Jamaican Reactions to Deportation of Two Women from Antigua: A Stir of Mixed Emotions

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Jamaican Reactions to Deportation of Two Women from Antigua: A Stir of Mixed Emotions

Following reports that two Jamaican women were deported from Antigua for assaulting an immigration officer after being denied entry, reactions have been pouring in from Jamaicans, reflecting a wide range of perspectives. Many expressed disappointment and frustration, while others weighed in with their own interpretations of the incident.

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Ricka Ross was among the first to express disbelief, stating, “Of all the places to be deported from 😳 what a shame. I think they were using Antigua to travel to somewhere else cause gudda Neva.” This sentiment of surprise was echoed by others who questioned why anyone would choose Antigua as a destination, especially considering the outcome.

Winston Wilks took a different approach, using the incident as a reflection on his own experience of living abroad. “I have lived in the states for many years, appreciate the opportunity, but they never came easy, knowing what I know now, I would go back home to my country Jamaica any day.” For Wilks, the deportation highlighted the challenges Jamaicans face when trying to find opportunities overseas.

Alec Smith was less sympathetic toward the deported women, stating bluntly, “Yes. Jamaicans go to other people’s country and think they entitled no sorry for none of them.” This view that Jamaicans should be more mindful of their behavior abroad was shared by Bernadette Gardiner, who said, “Gone elsewhere with their unruly self and think it is ok! They just make it bad for others. Bet they would not try it in the USA or UK!”

Meanwhile, Antoney Brown couldn’t hide his confusion as to why the women would leave Jamaica for Antigua in the first place. “Kmt me could leave Jamaica and go there so what is the reason? If you want to go somewhere try go somewhere you can better yourself Antigua kmt.”

On the other hand, Queenkaye Sugar advocated for understanding and compassion, urging people not to jump to conclusions. “Well both sides of the story for me because I know most Jamaicans don’t treat ppl bad we never lay hands on ppl. You enter Jamaica wrongfully so let’s not jump and make bad comments. We all try different stuff to make life better so we really sorry about the situation Antigua one love same way.”

Koreen Dawes, however, pointed to deeper concerns about the state of affairs in Jamaica, remarking, “I think Jamaica is in a deplorable state for people to try to escape to Antigua. Not a good look!” Her comment reflects the sentiment that the women’s actions may be a response to broader socio-economic challenges.

Dian Grant, in disbelief, commented, “Of all the places unuh a get deported from Antigua although me no have a passport but like really 🙄🙄🙄.”

For Dawn Thomas, the incident triggered thoughts about broader immigration issues, especially how Jamaicans are treated abroad compared to how the country welcomes foreigners. “Well thank God they didn’t charge them for any crime. It’s so funny to know when Jamaicans go to any other countries without a pass entry they are quickly said to be illegal, but when tourists come to Jamaica it doesn’t matter their character or status, they are welcome here, sometimes even bringing viruses.”

The conversation took another turn with Monica Wade, who expressed concern about the public nature of these reactions. “My question is, why do Jamaicans post negative things about their people on Facebook? You don’t see other countries doing that. Stop it!!” Wade’s comment raises questions about how Jamaicans treat and discuss issues within their community.

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Finally, Joan Anthony and Courtney Cj Mcduffus summed up a sentiment of disbelief shared by many. “BUT ANTIGUA IS NOWHERE, LET THE WOMEN GO HOME,” said Anthony. Mcduffus echoed this sentiment with, “Antigua of all places unuh gone get deport from.”

The reactions highlight the complexities of immigration, the perception of Antigua as a destination, and how Jamaicans are responding to the deportation incident.

As these conversations continue, the deportation serves as a reminder of the challenges some Jamaicans face when navigating immigration laws abroad.

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  1. i am Jamaican an this break my heart if the people them say go back yo ur country then just go back why unuh want to fight???? it dnt matter how it started or who started it you dnt disrespect the law my two son got send home back from Antigua at the airport an they went back to Jamaica peacefully they never argued this is jus embrassing as a Jamaica

  2. I must state right off the cuff that I am not a national of Antigua, in other words, I was not born here. I came here from another jurisdiction within the Caribbean I eventually applied for citizenship after living here, having gotten married, birthed children here, gotten divorced and never having run afoul of the laws of the land. Having said all that, let me now turn to this situation. To all of you who are from the larger islands and who look down on the smaller islands of the Lesser Antilles let me inform you that it is not the size of the island that matters but what do be can see themselves achieving.
    There are so many people from all over the world, yes, all over the world who have made this little piece of Paradise their home, their place of business, their refuge. Consider the late Butch Stewart of Jamaica and his Sandals resort, the very many Jamaican patties pastry shops and jerk food stands. Space and time do not permit me to list others.
    These two Jamaicans entered this country and proceeded to inflict harm on the officers who are entrusted with screening entrants into this island. For whatever reason they were denied entry, does that give them the right to become disorderly. No! It does not.
    Kudos to our legal and immigration Department.

  3. I don’t care wrong is wrong. And you can’t be wrong and strong, as a Jamaican myself it pains my heart to see how we behave in these Caribbean countries. If it was nowhere to be then why go there? If for instance you were to go to the Uk or Canada or USA we would never imagine behaving like this. Laws are set for a reason and we must observe the laws of every country no matter where it is.

  4. “Antigua is nowhere” they say, but they won’t stop coming to Antigua. All de Jamaicans inna Antigua should listen to dem country men & women and decide Antigua is “NO WHERE” and SPLIT.
    Just Head Back ah JUNGLE & REMA quick fast an in a hurry, please & tonks!

  5. Kmt qwaan a uno yard uno just make it a worse for us who a try betta we life

  6. Just one point I would like to bring across. Let us be careful that the unlawful behavior of others, or the reports of such behavior on the news or social platforms, doesn’t cause a division among us. Remember covid. Live in love people. It’s not everything we need to develop or hold feelings over. Let’s have love and compassion for each other. People will say things and do things. We don’t always have to retaliate even if we don’t agree.

  7. Antiguan saying it too that here is nowhere to fight to stay so where you want them pack to go when there born Antiguan Antiguan saying it too that here is nowhere to fight to stay so where you want them pack to go when there born Antiguan

    @covido
    Antufuan themselves is saying Antigua is no where to fight to stay ok so where they gonna pack up an go I was in a bus an a old woman an a man disgusting over it an they say Antigua is no place fi ppl fight to stay an I was shock to see an Antiguan a disown there own country

  8. Antigua is nowhere to get deported from…but nuhbaddy nuh call unnh Jamaicans. 🇯🇲 Di Airport still open, unnuh are free to go home. 🇦🇬

  9. For those who don’t want to abide by our LAWS, Do Not Come . For those already here
    you should go back
    From whence you came. Imagine if those two were landed. We have enough trouble makers

  10. For those who don’t want to abide by our LAWS, Do Not Come . For those already here who are refusing to abide
    you should go back
    From whence you came. Imagine if those two were landed. We have enough inadmissibles

  11. Antigua is nowhere to be fighting to stay SO Y TF U ALL DNT ALL GO ????? NOBODY LIKE YOU ALL EBERYWAY ARU GO NEGGA HATE ARU NF WHYYYYYYY????

    It’s only dumb fuk Antigua Men lub aru cas dem can live in u all mouths & battumhole

    When dem come ya dem search out the money man & the well arrff wutliss trupid asf men who dem use nf and then refused them……not even as a good home aides u all can be ….. jus tief ppl shit that u all paid to mine…… you all sorry nf

    Stop coming ANTIGUA u all aren’t the best can hardly speak properly hardly read name one notable Jamaican in Antigua besides BURFORD …..

    These are the useless Jamaicans women who only value is dem overworked fronts

  12. It’s about time GASTON STOP ALL JAMAICANS FROM COMING ANTIGUA

    THEY ARE NOT NEEDED OR WANTED ANYMORE

    ANTIGUA AINT IT SO Y COME HERE AND FIGHT WHEN ASKED TO LEAVE Y

    YOU ALL DNT TIRED SELL FRONT ITS THE ONLY VALUE U ALL HAVE

    ONLY LOW VALUE WOMEN THINK DEM FRONTS IS EBERYTING

  13. Dem look lakka some ol tegereg, dutty john crow skettels. Coming fu polute de likkle place. Gwarn back ah unu yard…SHOO!

  14. @antiguan saying too.
    Well when the Jamaicans ready to go back home tell them take those Antiguans with them.
    Unfortunately that will not happen. Because 1, some ot the Jamaicans have nothing there to go back to. And 2, Jamaican immigration will kick out the Antiguans.
    But ungratefulness will not be rewarded. When hard time inna Jamaican, plenty a them run to Antigua and glad to defend it. Now Antigua is going through its time them want fu wash dem mouth pan Antigua.
    Antigua will rise again and will florish with or without Jamaica or Jamaicans.

  15. As I always said, as a student in Barbados in the 80s, I lived with Jamaican students and had the best fun of my life. Many I am still in contact with. The problem is, not one of them has shown any interest in coming to live in Antigua! These are people who could make a meaningful contribution to Antigua but chose to do so in their homeland.
    That brings me to to my point and I have raised it many times. WHO THE HELL ARE THESE PEOPLE we have let into our country?? And why oh why have we for political gain mash up this country by encouraging the worst of Guyana, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Syria etc to overpopulate this fair country. My feelings against ABLP is well stated but it’s things like these make me want to damn them to hell,

  16. Send them all back!!!
    Jamaicans want to come to Antigua as if this is a free for all. THIS IS NOT JAMAICA! We are orderly! We abide by our laws! All the Jamaicans want to do is brag about their rundown l, crime riddled country. If things are sweet, GO BACK! Antigua is too small of an island to just be letting everyone and anyone come. Antigua has a very stable economy, hence why people are trying to come here.

    DO NOT COME!

  17. We do have large segments of our present population from the larger Caribbean territories like Jamaica and Guyana. Most of them already have their citizenship, so it’s too late for Antiguans and Barbudans to tell them to go. It is very sad that immigration officers in Antigua can just summarily deport Jamaican visitors, without even giving them a chance to spend some time here, baring in mind that a ticket from Jamaica to Antigua must be quite expensive.

    I can remember having visited Jamaica several times when my daughter was a student at the University of the West Indies, Mona, campus there. The immigration officers in Jamaica always treated me very politely, with much respect, and never hesitated to let me into their country.

    Well, no doubt the Antigua immigration officer would have some reason for denying entry, but I still feel that it’s tough to spend so much money to travel from Jamaica to Antigua and upon arrival being denied entry. I am not sure if proper discretion was being exercised by the Antigua immigration officer involved. It is very important that Antiguans and Barbudans maintain good relations with CARICOM citizens who migrate to this country.

  18. Who cares what Jamaicans from the murder capital of the world think about anything never mind Antigua? Antigua is the best country in the WI! The only people who don’t know this is Bird people. Guyana is the fastest growing economy in the world with billions in oil money, but Guyanese in Antigua will not go home, black and Indian. Indian Guyanese would rather live in a black country under a black government than go home under an Indian government. What the hell does that tell you? Antigua: where land, sea, and people make beauty at the rainbow’s very end…

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