Antiguan opposition leader Jamale Pringle was released from police custody without charges on December 26th following extensive questioning regarding damaged telecommunications infrastructure. The investigation centers on the destruction of utility pipes and materials belonging to the Antigua Public Utilities Authority at Morris Bay, Old Road, which authorities say disrupted critical preparatory work for an ongoing subsea cable project.
Pringle, who leads the political opposition, spent several hours at police headquarters where he fully cooperated with investigators according to his legal representatives. His attorneys emphasized that Pringle has not been accused of or charged with any offense related to the incident.
The opposition leader has characterized the investigation as politically motivated, suggesting the inquiry represents an attempt to undermine his position. During the afternoon questioning, supporters gathered outside the police station to demonstrate solidarity with Pringle and call for transparency and fairness in the investigation process.
Authorities confirmed Pringle’s release but did not disclose additional details about the ongoing investigation into the damaged telecommunications infrastructure. The incident has raised questions about the intersection of political rivalries and law enforcement in the Caribbean nation, though officials maintain the investigation is proceeding without political influence.