Antigua: Brother of UPP MP Algernon Watts dies at KFC drive-through
He reportedly collapsed in his car while placing his order. When KFC staff noticed he wasn’t moving, they contacted the authorities.

Antigua and Barbuda: A Sudden tragedy struck at KFC drive through after Regan Calliste, the brother of Algernon Watts MP of the St. George constituency, for the United Progressive Party (UPP) collapsed and died at KFC drive-through while placing an order at Buckley Line branch.
Reportedly Regan Calliste collapsed in his car as while he was placing his order, when the KFC staff noticed that he wasn’t moving, the staff proceeded to contact the authorities.
Upon the arrival of the police and medics they found Calliste unresponsive and tried to revive by conducting a resuscitation on him, but ultimately all efforts failed and Calliste was pronounced dead on the scene.
While the exact cause of his death has not been identified by the medical officials on the scene. Reports say that Calliste may have suffered a cardiac arrest that led to his death.
Calliste had previously served as the Director of the National Vocational and Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities.
And upon the reports of his death Family members and loved ones, including MP Watts, gathered at the scene to see what transpired.
Authorities are still conducting an investigation into his death, with his burial details set to be announced soon.
The citizens of Antigua and Barbuda have poured out their condolences to the family with one user writing “To Mrs. Calliste, his daughter, family, colleagues and friends, I convey my deepest condolences. May his soul rest in peace”
While another user who had interacted with Calliste earlier wrote “Omg You came and visited me at my workplace yesterday morning we spoke up to this morning again, didn't know it would be our last conversation. SIP Mr. Caliste”
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Monika Walker is a senior journalist specializing in regional and international politics, offering in-depth analysis on governance, diplomacy, and key global developments. With a degree in International Journalism, she is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices through factual reporting. She also covers world news across every genre, providing readers with balanced and timely insights that connect the Caribbean to global conversations.
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