Boardwalk Connecting Redcliffe Quay and Heritage Quay Collapses on Busy Cruise Day

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Repair Works Underway After Boardwalk Collapse; Port Manager Explains Cause
Collapsed boardwalk linking Redcliffe Quay and Heritage Quay

Sections of the boardwalk linking Redcliffe Quay and Heritage Quay collapsed earlier today, causing alarm in downtown St. John’s during a peak cruise day when an estimated 12,000 visitors were on the island.

Unconfirmed reports suggested that at least two tourists were thrown into the water and sustained minor injuries.

Boardwalk Connecting Redcliffe Quay and Heritage Quay Collapses on Busy Cruise Day

The incident occurred amid heavy pedestrian traffic along the popular waterfront corridor, drawing immediate attention from nearby businesses, residents, and visitors. Several onlookers expressed concern about public safety in the area, particularly given the volume of daily foot traffic during cruise ship operations.

According to informed sources, the section of the boardwalk that failed is not managed by Antigua Cruise Port but falls under direct government responsibility.

Boardwalk Connecting Redcliffe Quay and Heritage Quay Collapses on Busy Cruise Day

Authorities are expected to investigate the incident and assess the structural integrity of the remaining boardwalk.

The collapse has renewed concerns about infrastructure maintenance in high-traffic tourism zones, especially during peak periods when thousands of residents and visitors rely on these walkways.

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Comments (11)

  • Randy December 23, 2025, 4:21 PM

    You know how long they asking for that to be fixed.
    Reply
  • Lucky Dubie December 23, 2025, 4:34 PM

    @ Randy I am sure people have been asking for a while now. This is ludicrous! Until the government gets a major lawsuit for something minor from.a tourist, they won’t learn. Come on people safety first for all- locals and tourists alike. Smh
    Reply
  • Lena December 23, 2025, 5:16 PM

    So ACP not responsible, but who checking these things before peak season? Or we just waiting for something to fall?
    Reply
    • Reyna😘🥰❤️💕 Williams December 24, 2025, 11:14 AM

      What are you waiting for for it to fall
      Reply
  • Lond December 23, 2025, 5:21 PM

    Thank God nobody dead. With all them cruise people walking up and down there every day, this coulda be real tragedy
    Reply
    • Unruly One December 24, 2025, 6:59 AM

      All them tourists and we embarrassing ourselves again. Infrastructure by vibes only
      Reply
  • Cleopatra December 23, 2025, 5:54 PM

    Madness yes. Supposed it was someone like me who can’t swim.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee December 23, 2025, 5:59 PM

    Well thank the Lord no one was hurt
    Reply
  • Shana December 23, 2025, 6:20 PM

    12,000 visitors and we lucky it wasn’t worse. This need urgent investigation, not talk.
    Reply
  • Faithful National #1 December 23, 2025, 8:03 PM

    Somebody’s been sleeping on the job and ought to be held accountable! Now, taxpayers’ money will have to be forfeited as compensation to persons harmed by this total lack of competent management of the Boardwalk!!! SMH!
    Reply
  • Informed citizen December 23, 2025, 10:24 PM

    This is unacceptable. How can something so heavily trafficked just collapse like that? Lemme guess, lack of maintenance
    Reply

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