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BREAKING: Principal of TN Kirnon Primary Placed on Administrative Leave Amid Serious Allegations

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Principal of TN Kirnon Demore Roberts Primary Placed on Administrative Leave Amid Serious Allegations
Denmore Roberts, principal of TN Kirnon Primary School

Denmore Roberts, Principal of TN Kirnon Primary School, has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of a serious nature.

According to sources, Roberts was initially placed on leave several months ago as the Ministry of Education launched a thorough investigation into the matter.

That investigation has now been concluded, and reliable insiders indicate that appropriate actions have been taken.

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However, growing concern and unrest have spread among parents, many of whom have expressed fears that Roberts could be reinstated despite the gravity of the allegations.

Adding a new twist to the unfolding situation, Antigua.news has learned that Principal Roberts is reportedly preparing to take legal action against the government over the measures taken against him.

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Comments (31)

  • Anonymous September 10, 2025, 2:36 PM

    The public normally do. Sad but true.

  • Kelki kwan September 3, 2025, 9:57 AM

    This dude had a sexual affair with my ex wife the secretary he not a ggood person may justice come they been doing evil deeds to the innocent for a very long time .

  • Star Black August 14, 2025, 8:48 PM

    I understand some persons can be malicious, but could it be the case that family, friends, or teachers of victim/s are speaking of sexual indecency because of what they know?! Some issues require more than just a pinch of salt. Some need to taken with a Cup full of salt 🧂.

  • Tia August 13, 2025, 8:45 AM

    We live in a place where people want facts and when it is given to them the they are afraid or judging the media house. I never saw sex in the article which I realize people are sending around. What I saw was allegations of a serious nature

  • MJ August 13, 2025, 6:44 AM

    This is an indictment on the teaching profession. I feel embarred about it.

  • CKH August 12, 2025, 9:42 PM

    Whats all the emotions about? I read the story for the first time this evening and I saw nothing wrong with the storyline. The issue would be if the man wasn’t dismissed. Then he could challenge that. But other than this the story did not say what the allegations are. Ahhgggrrr. People give it a break!

  • Bout time August 12, 2025, 9:41 PM

    Repeated actions with zero consequences

  • Scarlett August 12, 2025, 8:14 PM

    First of all this law ANTIGUA and BARBUDA has about protecting the accuser is shitttttt. I understand the victim. But not the accuser. And listen to me…we need to stop being hypocritical. Nowhere in that story the crime was mentioned. Get over it.

  • Informed citizen August 12, 2025, 8:04 PM

    This is shocking news for the community of TN Kirnon Primary. While we must respect the process and not jump to conclusions, the fact that a principal has been placed on administrative leave over ‘serious allegations’ is deeply worrying. Our children’s safety and well-being must always be the top priority. I hope for a swift and transparent investigation so that the truth can come to light and the school community can move forward.

  • Sheesh August 12, 2025, 7:40 PM

    I recall when Micheal Browne was accused of a “serious crime” the media kept calling his name but never said what the crime was. They kept repeating it was a “serious crime” but we all knew what that crime was. So in this case I dont see the big deal. They said serious allegations. Antiguans are the worse set of people. They see things that’s not on script but in their heads. Oh well.

  • Kiki August 12, 2025, 6:33 PM

    This situation has been blown out of proportion. I saw people sharing it like hot bread but from what I read its simple. The man was accused. The man was investigated. The man was removed. The allegations we dont know. What we know is that it was serious enough to have him fired. This is all i read. I dont know what is the big issue. People claiming it is sexual nature but I didnt read that.

  • Jacob Stapleton August 12, 2025, 4:17 PM

    How the hell allyo calling his name and post his picture but, an entertainer’s case has gone to the High Court but, no name, no picture. Allyo see of hypocrites!

  • Sojourner Truth August 12, 2025, 4:06 PM

    Remember the Mary E Piggott School saga involving a parent and the principal re abuse of student? Press replay!

  • Sojourner Truth August 12, 2025, 4:03 PM

    Remember the Mary E Piggott saga involving a parent and the principal? Press replay!

  • Sojourner Truth August 12, 2025, 3:58 PM

    Time enough! I don’t know what he’s supposed to have done that warrants this “disciplinary” measure. But that aside, he’s awfully rude and disrespectful. So time enough. He needs to be relieved of this position …or the students and parents need to be relieved of him. And a note of caution to the Ministry…don’t dump him somewhere else!!!!!!

  • Sojourner Truth August 12, 2025, 3:56 PM

    Time enough! I don’t know what he’s supposed to have done that warrants this “disciplinary” measure. But that aside, he’s awfully rude and disrespectful. So time enough. He needs to be relieved of this position …or the students and parents need to be relieved of him. And a note of caution to the Ministry…don’t dump him somewhere else!!!!!!

  • Antigua Surf August 12, 2025, 2:18 PM

    No way above I saw the story speak of sexual assault or allegations. So I don’t know what y’all talking about lawsuit and all that. Anything a teacher- anything a person with such profession do outside the box is a serious nature. I’m lost and want to know it’s about but I sit and wait for the good part. Why jump to conclusion so fast?

  • Telia Browne August 12, 2025, 1:40 PM

    *thought

  • Telia Browne August 12, 2025, 1:37 PM

    Jarid Hewlett the article never said anything about sexual assault. Persons automatically assuming it’s that or maybe the rumours had already begun. I for one taught it might have been excessive force in administering corporal punishment. I am now wondering if it’s what is insinuated in the comments.
    Anyway my best regards to your mom. She will always be my absolute favorite teacher ever!

  • Milenda August 12, 2025, 1:33 PM

    “Denmore Roberts, Principal of TN Kirnon Primary School, has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of a serious nature.” Good let me help you. And remember these principals are very wicked with disciplining people’s kids. Not because of law they cannot mention sexual offences. Cause if it was sexual offenses we would’ve seen a difference.

  • Anonymous August 12, 2025, 1:32 PM

    Are you aware what the case is all about. Be careful.

  • Apex Jones August 12, 2025, 1:25 PM

    “Adding a new twist to the unfolding situation” Only Antigua news can make something sound so grand.
    What ever it is it must be serious the fact that it cant be directly divulged. I just hope its not what Im thinking

  • Anonymous August 12, 2025, 1:23 PM

    Am just checking to see where it mentioned sexual assault.

  • John Watts August 12, 2025, 1:17 PM

    Tamia that’s the point: The article cannot mention anything about sexual offence because of the law.

  • Jarid Hewlett via Facebook August 12, 2025, 12:55 PM

    Jarid Hewlett:
    Sigh. Y’all don’t learn? The LAW says that people accused of sexual offenses cannot be named, primarily to protect the identity of the VICTIMS of sexual crimes. Nobody is saying y’all can’t speculate amongst yourselves in private. Antigua is a small country…but PUBLICLY posting or insinuating the identity of an accused person is a CRIME. So if y’all want justice, just hush na. If they’re convicted their name and picture will be published, don’t worry. Just relax. As we all know, the legal system is slow but deliberate. The amount of owls on my timeline is crazy 😂. Just relax.

  • Jumping to conclusions August 12, 2025, 12:53 PM

    @Tamia Correct, this article doesn’t mention anything that would fall under that act. Only the authorities and the relevant parties at this point know what the actual accusations are. He could be accused and placed on leave for giving excessive corporal punishment to students for all we know. (Just giving a scenario, I have no knowledge of the charges either way)

  • Looking on August 12, 2025, 12:44 PM

    @Know The Law, I wouldn’t be surprised if the accused would now use this premature “outing” to their advantage if a legitimate case is brought against him.

  • And this is who UPP wanted to put in St. Paul’s? August 12, 2025, 12:27 PM

    Life is really a cycle. The dude was extremely critical of Carnival performers during his poor commentating on Observer media, especially calypsonians that didn’t sing songs bashing the government. I hope the allegations not true, cause his other brothers are respectable Principals. But either way, no one go trust him to be a Teacher, much less a principal for their female children ever again.

  • Tamia August 12, 2025, 12:16 PM

    Know the Law I am still searching the story to see where exactly it talked about a sexual offence. Do you know something the ANtuguan public dont know. Please share.

  • Know the Law August 12, 2025, 12:12 PM

    In Antigua and Barbuda, the Sexual Offences Act (No. 9 of 1995) makes it unlawful to publish or broadcast any information that may lead to the identification of an alleged victim or accused person in a sexual offense case before the accused has been tried and convicted.

  • Rhea August 12, 2025, 11:59 AM

    Just another day on the island, so out the blue over the summer vacation? Quite wild

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