St John’s, Antigua – Authorities in Antigua have launched an investigation following the death of a Jamaican man, Chinlee Robinson, who was found unresponsive in his prison cell on Friday.
Superintendent of Prison, Colonel Trevor Pennyfeather, confirmed the incident, stating that Robinson was discovered motionless on his bed. While the exact cause of death has not yet been determined, officials are treating the matter with urgency.
Robinson had been remanded into custody on Thursday after appearing in court on a charge of larceny of a cell phone. During the hearing, his bail application faced complications due to his missing passport, resulting in his continued detention.
The news of Robinson’s death has prompted calls for transparency as the investigation unfolds. Superintendent Pennyfeather assured the public that all necessary steps are being taken to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Further updates are expected as authorities await the results of the investigation and any potential post-mortem examination findings.

