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Illegal plane landing on Anegada being investigated- Governor Rankin

Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has said an investigation has been launched into reports of an illegal plane landing at Auguste George Airport on Anegada back in June 2022. Photo: Facebook
It was in May 2021 that our newsroom had reported about a similar incident, where an Antigua bound aircraft that departed the Auguste George Airport on Anegada on Friday, May 7, 2021, reportedly went ‘missing’. Photo: VINO/File
It was in May 2021 that our newsroom had reported about a similar incident, where an Antigua bound aircraft that departed the Auguste George Airport on Anegada on Friday, May 7, 2021, reportedly went ‘missing’. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An investigation has been launched into reports of an illegal plane landing at Auguste George Airport on Anegada back in June 2022.

This is according to Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, who was asked at a press conference today, August 10, 2022, whether he was aware of the “apparent incident” where a low-lying aircraft allegedly landed without authority, broke security protocols, made a collection and departed without authority.

“Yes, I am aware of that report and that reported incident and the matter has been and remains under investigation,” Governor Rankin stated.

Similar incident in May 2021

It was in May 2021 that our newsroom reported about a similar incident, where an Antigua-bound aircraft that departed the Auguste George Airport on Anegada on Friday, May 7, 2021, reportedly went “missing”.

The aircraft, which was said to be privately owned, reportedly had two passengers onboard; a Columbian and a Venezuelan.

It had reportedly departed Anegada around 6:00 am for Antigua.

According to reports, the Control Tower at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport and at the San Juan International Airport did not pick up the aircraft on their radar.

The Governor’s Office had not responded to our queries at the time.

12 Responses to “Illegal plane landing on Anegada being investigated- Governor Rankin”

  • rubber duck (10/08/2022, 13:56) Like (11) Dislike (26) Reply

    Pure talk he will not investigate sh**, they wanted fahie they got him so they are happy end of story

  • Sammy (10/08/2022, 14:13) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Beef Island does not have radar services. Anegada also is outside the San Juan cerap so technically they do not have to squawk and be observed. Breaking security protocol and no PPR however is breaking the rules.
  • WELL ???? (10/08/2022, 14:46) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    THE BARGES ISN'T AROUND TO COLLECT AND STORE THE COCAINE , AND BUSINESS HAS TO GO ON , NUFF MONEY IS INVOLVED , SO WE KNOW THATS ANOTHER ROUTE
    • Spoiled & Corrupt.. (10/08/2022, 20:09) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      Mr. Governor dont accept no nonsense from them, .They are so spoiled, bossy and controlling, don't allow them to dictate to you what they want, for too long they have been doing that to the people. Stand firm Mr Governor let them do it the right way, demand good governance, end the corruption, every country does it. Why these here have a problem..."They Know Why"
      • @Spoiled & Corrupt (10/08/2022, 22:19) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
        Who is the more corrupt? Who voted for the Governor? In the year 2022 a nation appoints a dictator to come into another man’s country to act like he controls something. You will see who truly rules this world!!!
  • lol (10/08/2022, 15:08) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Natures little secrets boy…..LOL
  • Move out we way (10/08/2022, 16:20) Like (0) Dislike (6) Reply
    Go drink water and all yuh business pls and thonks
  • ... (10/08/2022, 16:53) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    was wonder how this didnt make the news guess they was covering all the tracks
  • Foy Airport. (10/08/2022, 19:58) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Doing what it intended to do..
  • lol (11/08/2022, 11:00) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    We used to have square fish…now we have square birds


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