Cabinet Warns of Possible Charges as Police Get Tough on Student Violence
Police are expected to take a firmer approach as Cabinet urges students to resolve disputes peacefully and parents to work with schools. Police are expected to take a firmer approach as Cabinet urges students to resolve disputes peacefully and parents to work with schools.
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has expressed serious concern over recent reports of violence involving schoolchildren, warning that young people who engage in unlawful conduct could face criminal charges.
At a meeting chaired by Acting Prime Minister Sir Steadroy Benjamin, Cabinet discussed the incidents and urged students to follow school procedures for reporting and resolving disputes. It said physical confrontations and intimidation put students and others at risk.
Cabinet was advised that the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda would take a firm approach to incidents of youth violence. Authorities could bring charges, including disturbing the peace where applicable, against those found to have engaged in violent or disruptive conduct.
Parents and guardians were urged to speak with their children about handling disagreements peacefully and to work with school authorities when conflicts arise.
Cabinet called on students, families, teachers and the wider community to help prevent disputes from escalating and keep schools safe for learning.
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Annoyed November 12, 2026, 8:55 AM
Same youngster parted both fights. Nobody else out of hundreds of students said you know what this is inappropriate behaviour. I could never violate my uniform so and live to tell the tale without strict punishment. This is what's wrong with today's parents... cuddling, everyone wanna be their children's best friend!
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