United Nations official found dead in hotel room in Antigua

Authorities in Antigua are actively investigating the death of a United Nations official.

The grim discovery was made on Tuesday night when the official’s body was found in his accommodation at the Jolly Beach Resort.

UN Official’s role in upcoming global conference

The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed. However, according to reports from Antigua and Barbuda’s state-owned Antigua and Broadcasting Services, the individual was reportedly part of a UN delegation tasked with assisting in the preparations for the forthcoming fourth Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4).

This major event, scheduled from May 27-30 in the twin-island nation, aims to bring together thousands of delegates.

The list of attendees includes high-profile figures such as heads of State and Government.