ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Aug 21, CMC – Prime Minister Gaston Browne has reiterated his government’s commitment to take the fight to the criminal elements, re-stating his position regarding the judiciary and insisting also that the members of the law enforcement agencies here have a right to protect themselves and the population of Antigua and Barbuda.
In a radio and television broadcast on Tuesday night, Browne said that he is driven by the same deep concern that everyone shares regarding the recent surge in gun-related robberies and acts of violence plaguing the society.
“It is a matter of utmost urgency, and I assure you of my administration’s unswerving commitment to take the fight to these criminal elements and to defeat them,” Browne said, adding that the government was elected to serve and protect the law-abiding citizens and residents of the nation from the scourge of crime and violence.
“You and your children have an inalienable right to live free from fear, assured that your safety and well-being are our highest priorities. This is not just a duty; it is an obligation that neither I, as your Prime Minister, nor any member of your government, will ever shrink from or apologize for. It’s an obligation for which I accept full responsibility as your chief servant.”
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