Jamaican Murder Convict Deported from Antigua; Tobago Home Invasion Under Investigation; UWP Deputy Leader Resigns
By Dacia Richards | HGP Nightly News
Antigua & Barbuda – In a stunning reversal of an earlier court decision, Jamaican national Jeffrey Nash Campbell, convicted of murder, was deported from Antigua on April 27, despite having been granted temporary reprieve to remain until May 18. Campbell had been granted $10,000 bail on April 22 by Acting Chief Magistrate Dexter Wason, with the condition of regular reporting to immigration while he settled his affairs.
However, that arrangement was abruptly revoked two days later, accelerating his deportation. Campbell, a long-time resident of Kentish Road since 2005, was convicted in connection with the 2013 murder of Sylvester “Carbon” Cooper, who was fatally shot along Bridge Road.
Tobago – In Trinidad and Tobago, police are probing a terrifying home invasion that occurred early Monday morning in Kenan, Tobago. A male visitor staying at a friend’s apartment on Guy Street reported being confronted by four masked assailants dressed in dark clothing around 3:30 a.m. One suspect, armed with a firearm, threatened the victim and ordered him to leave. The victim complied, but not before being robbed of TT$600 and a pack of cigarettes. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the suspects remain at large.
Dominica – In political developments, Dilbert Paris, Deputy Political Leader of the United Workers Party (UWP), has resigned from his position, just four months after taking office. Paris, a civil engineer and senator nominated by independent MP Anthony Charles, had supported the Electoral Reform Bills that sparked unrest in March, where protests were met with tear gas and rubber bullets.
Paris stated that his resignation is “with immediate effect”, though he will continue as a party member. His exit comes amid internal pressure following the passage of the Electoral Commission Act, legislation the UWP had strongly opposed, leading to their boycott of the December 2024 elections.
