The Commissioner of Police and members of the Royal Police Force of Antigua
and Barbuda are mourning the tragic death of Police Constable Robert Dyer Jr.
Constable Dyer died following a traffic collision on Sir Sydney Walling Highway
on Monday, 4th September.
It was reported that Constable Dyer was the driver of a motorcycle traveling from
East to West on Sir Sydney Walling Highway when he collided with a motor jeep
that was traveling in the opposite direction. The incident occurred around 11:20
a.m. He was pronounced dead by a medical doctor around 12:45 p.m.
Commissioner of Police, Atlee Rodney was on the scene and expressed sympathy
to his wife, Monya Roberts-Dyer, also a Police Constable, and his immediate
family. Commissioner Rodney said it is a very sad and painful moment for the
police force; especially when a member dies under such tragic circumstances.
He also said, “Constable Dyer was a hard worker and one who was very passionate
and committed to his work.” The commissioner has also made arrangements for
counseling and other support for his family and colleagues during this difficult
period of mourning.
Meanwhile, the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda – Sir Rodney Williams,
Prime Minister – Gaston Browne, Minister of Public Safety – Steadroy Benjamin,
Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies, and members of the public have all
expressed words of condolences to the members of the police force for their loss.
Constable Robert Dyer Jr. was enlisted in the Royal Police Force of Antigua and
Barbuda on 12th April 2013. He was first posted to "B" Division-Parham. He later
got transferred to the Traffic Department and was one of the motorcycle outriders.
He also worked at Government House as a motorcycle escort to the Governor-
General, Sir Rodney Williams. He leaves to mourn his wife and children, family,
colleagues, and close friends. Constable Dyer died at the age of 39 years.
