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Vagrancy in Antigua: How Big of a Problem?
Do you know the difference between vagrancy and homelessness? We explain that in this episode. We also discuss what factors often lead to a person living on the street. This episode followed a special report by Observer's Elesha George on the issue of vagrancy in St. John, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda.
Watch the report, and you'll realize that vagrancy is complex. Drug addiction, alcoholism, disability, and mental illness are major contributing factor which can make it easy for someone to end up on the street. And there are proven strategies for assisting such people and curbing the problem. We unpack all of that in this episode.
The host is Kieron Murdoch. The guests are:
This programme first aired on NewsCo Observer Radio 91.1 FM on May 2nd, 2021. Get the latest news from Antigua and Barbuda at the Antigua Observer online.
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By The Big Issues Production TeamDo you know the difference between vagrancy and homelessness? We explain that in this episode. We also discuss what factors often lead to a person living on the street. This episode followed a special report by Observer's Elesha George on the issue of vagrancy in St. John, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda.
Watch the report, and you'll realize that vagrancy is complex. Drug addiction, alcoholism, disability, and mental illness are major contributing factor which can make it easy for someone to end up on the street. And there are proven strategies for assisting such people and curbing the problem. We unpack all of that in this episode.
The host is Kieron Murdoch. The guests are:
This programme first aired on NewsCo Observer Radio 91.1 FM on May 2nd, 2021. Get the latest news from Antigua and Barbuda at the Antigua Observer online.