Lawmen who requested an audience with Police Commissioner Vere Browne are accusing him of sidelining them by not acceding to their request for a meeting.

The police have come under fire from two prominent attorneys for charging a youth with murder and allowing him to remain on remand for a year in the absence of evidence supporting the allegation.

Police sources said at least a dozen people have been quizzed in connection with the killing of Susan Powell, but investigators still do not have concrete evidence linking anyone to the crime.

Cricket entertainer Laban “Gravy” Benjamin who was shot Thursday night, is conscious and alert after undergoing surgery.

Benjamin was shot in the left side of his chest, close to the shoulder.

Six Antiguans and Barbudans have made it onto the Queen’s New Year’s list.

One man has been hospitalised in critical condition after being shot in the head during an exchange of gunfire with the police.

The two-time rape victim who this week accused police of dragging their feet on the probe into the cases, said lawmen finally contacted her and promised to improve their ways.

Seven members of the armed forces have been recognised at the national level for their distinguished service to country.
This is the highest number to be simultaneously honoured in the history of National Awards, National Security Minister Dr Errol Cort confirmed.

Lawmen have detained two of their former colleagues for questioning in connection with the recent double murder of Dominican born businessmen Dermouth Alix Riviere, and Alwin ‘DJ Bullet’ Robin.

Despite concerns over the arrest of eight police officers between late last year and May this year, National Security Minister Dr Errol Cort maintains he is confident the public still has faith in the police force.