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Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle<\/a> says a future United Progressive Party administration would move swiftly to repair Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s relationship with the United States, citing ongoing visa restrictions and the risk of further economic fallout.<\/p>

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In his 2026 New Year\u2019s message, Pringle said Antiguans and Barbudans hoping to obtain certain categories of U.S. visas have found those avenues closed at the start of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs of today, January 1, nationals who had had hopes of acquiring certain classes of visa in this new year will be unable to do so,\u201d Pringle said. \u201cUnless you are already in possession of a valid visa, you will not be granted one in the foreseeable future.\u201d<\/p>

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He said the situation remains unchanged despite public assurances that diplomatic engagement would resolve the issue.<\/p>

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\u201cDespite the prime minister\u2019s assurances that diplomatic negotiations would reopen those doors \u2026 the situation has not changed,\u201d Pringle said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pringle said a United Progressive Party<\/a> administration would immediately pursue diplomatic engagement with Washington.<\/p>

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\u201cA new United Progressive Party Administration will employ all strategic avenues, and our reputation for good relations with the United States Government, to resolve this matter in the shortest time possible,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said the objective would be to prevent additional measures that could harm citizens and the wider economy.<\/p>

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\u201cWe will work in your interest to avoid any further restrictions or sanctions that could disrupt our economy and the stability of our country,\u201d Pringle said.<\/p>

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