Tuesday, June 16, 2026

People being moved to Antigua

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NOT A MAN, woman or child is being left behind in Barbuda.

A total evacuation of the devastated island has been ordered by the authorities, following the trail of destruction left behind by Hurricane Irma.

In fact, the situation has become so dire that police officers have been given the go-ahead to arrest anyone who refuses to be evacuated.

According to Antigua and Barbuda Senator Michael Freeland, no one is being given the option to stay behind. (RB)

Please read the full story in today’s Saturday Sun, or in the eNATION edition.

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