The Hispanic community in Antigua and Barbuda is grappling with profound grief and shock following the untimely death of 23-year-old Michael Alexander Garcia, a Dominican national who lost his life in a tragic farm accident over the weekend. Garcia, a young father of one, had moved to Antigua in pursuit of better opportunities and was widely admired for his unwavering work ethic and warm demeanor. Residents of the Point area, where Garcia resided, gathered in somber groups on Sunday to mourn the loss of a man they described as ambitious and hardworking. The neighborhood was enveloped in a heavy silence as friends and acquaintances struggled to come to terms with the sudden tragedy. Garcia had been employed at a farm in the Dam Estate area at the time of the fatal incident. The head of the Spanish community in Antigua expressed the deep impact of Garcia’s death on local Dominican nationals, who have rallied to support his grieving family, including his young daughter. Community members have been visiting his home to offer condolences and assistance, highlighting the solidarity within the Hispanic community. The tragedy has also underscored the risks faced by migrant workers and the strong bonds that unite Antigua’s growing Hispanic population. Plans are underway to organize a memorial to honor Garcia’s life and contributions, ensuring his legacy is remembered.
Hispanic Community Grieves Loss of DR Worker Killed in Farm Accident
