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The Cost of Doing Business Should Not Be Life Itself | VIDEO STORY

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The business community in Antigua and Barbuda is reeling from a spate of violent attacks that have left many entrepreneurs living in fear. The recent murder of well-known gas station owner George “Charlie” Barnes has shaken the nation, coming on the heels of multiple reports of businessmen being robbed at ATMs and targeted by criminals.

What was once considered isolated incidents has now become a disturbing pattern that threatens not only lives but also the very backbone of the country’s economy.

George “Charlie” Barnes
Shermain Bique-Charles

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Comments (9)

  • Eldread September 17, 2025, 2:15 AM

    The government should get solar powered streetlight with camera combination out of china to replace all existing streetlights system and help the police and government solve crime, it’s an all in one streetlight batteries and solar panel built in with camera equipped with sim card capabilities.

  • Frustrated September 16, 2025, 12:41 PM

    Great story. Seeing Charlie’s face makes it even more sad. I hope this is a wakeup call. No one is safe in the land of sea and sun

  • Juju Bee September 16, 2025, 7:47 AM

    Sighhhhh. And the thing is that people know who did this and maybe dem damn wicked people are in here reading and commenting but rest assured God don’t sleep.
    All dog have it day

  • Antigua Surf September 16, 2025, 5:38 AM

    Antigua.news and another classic video hitting home! Continue with these video production making the news field an exciting place to be!! I hope this video brings results cause it’s always like that when a new one drops. Justice for the business community ~ Antigua Surf, a dedicated follower of Antigua.news and all their videos!! Keep it up Shermain and crew

  • Informed citizen September 15, 2025, 11:07 PM

    It’s shocking that we continue to hear stories like this. But how many more lives must be lost before change happens?

  • Rochelle September 15, 2025, 10:46 PM

    Great way to raise awareness about what truly matters. The business community should applaud you guys for this

  • Zeek September 15, 2025, 8:25 PM

    Rip Mr.Barnes,business owners shouldn’t have to be fearful for their lives by doing a honest living,shame on these young men

  • Beverly Simon September 15, 2025, 7:44 PM

    Girl Antigua.news never fail to entertain me. I truly hope there’s some sort of justice for our business community!!! It’s too many times we’ve seen business people suffer deaths or robbery and little to nothing is done. RIP once again Mr. Barnes

  • Rashida September 15, 2025, 7:38 PM

    Another stella production by Antigua.mews. love the narrative. Hopefully we will get help for our businessmen.

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