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The government of Antigua and Barbuda<\/a> has rejected claims that citizens face visa <\/a>restrictions from the United States because of the twin-island nation\u2019s relationship with Cuba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the weekly post-Cabinet press briefing, Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant dismissed reports circulating on social media which suggested that Washington had sought to punish Antigua and Barbuda<\/a> for its cooperation with Havana. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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\u201cSome fake news was circulating about Antigua and Barbuda being banned and visas being denied, and all sorts of blockage because of the relationship\u2026with Cuba,\u201d Mr Merchant said.<\/p>

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He confirmed that the US government had raised concerns about the use of Cuban medical personnel in the region, describing such programmes as a form of human trafficking. Antigua and Barbuda, he said, holds a different view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The US State Department recently urged St John\u2019s to adopt stronger safeguards for Cuban workers employed locally, particularly in the health and education sectors, amid ongoing allegations of coercion in Cuba\u2019s <\/a>overseas labour schemes.<\/p>

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Mr Merchant acknowledged that discussions with Washington are continuing and that \u201ccertain adjustments\u201d will be made to reassure the US while maintaining close cooperation with Cuba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Republic of Cuba remains a significant partner to Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s healthcare delivery\u2026and also the development of Antigua and Barbuda,\u201d he said. \u201cBut we value the relationship with the United States and therefore the United States\u2019 concerns will be addressed.\u201d<\/p>

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However, he stressed that there was \u201cno threat\u201d of Antiguans and Barbudans being denied US visas or of officials facing restrictions on travel.<\/p>

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