Antigua Carnival Stabbing Prompts Calls for Security and Medical Improvements

A tourist was randomly stabbed while attending the Antigua Carnival. His wife, Kisha, a qualified nurse and radiographer, wrote to highlight the incident and the shortcomings of the response. She noted that the victim was taken to a hospital where he waited several hours for treatment despite serious stab wounds, and that he ultimately required a private surgeon the next morning for suturing.

Kisha urges authorities to improve security measures at large public events, increase CCTV coverage, and ensure timely emergency medical care for injured visitors and residents. She stresses that tourists should feel safe at cultural celebrations and that prompt, appropriate treatment is essential to prevent further hardship.

The letter aims to spark discussion on better surveillance, faster emergency response, and overall public safety improvements for future carnivals in Antigua.