Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle says a future United Progressive Party administration would move swiftly to repair Antigua and Barbuda’s relationship with the United States, citing ongoing visa restrictions and the risk of further economic fallout.
In his 2026 New Year’s 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.
“As 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,” Pringle said. “Unless you are already in possession of a valid visa, you will not be granted one in the foreseeable future.”
He said the situation remains unchanged despite public assurances that diplomatic engagement would resolve the issue.
“Despite the prime minister’s assurances that diplomatic negotiations would reopen those doors … the situation has not changed,” Pringle said.
Pringle said a United Progressive Party administration would immediately pursue diplomatic engagement with Washington.
“A 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,” he said.
He said the objective would be to prevent additional measures that could harm citizens and the wider economy.
“We will work in your interest to avoid any further restrictions or sanctions that could disrupt our economy and the stability of our country,” Pringle said.
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I just want new leadership in upp this year, that can expound on foreign policy relations.
Let’s all go back to the obeah man and sell our souls to the devil in exchange for peace and prosperity. Pringle is prepared to ignore the atrocities of the United States, the world over, just so that he, his family and personal friends could enjoy favors and enticements offered by the Diable himself. Pringle boy, your hue and complexion speak volumes in these very critical moments!!!! I’m so ashamed of you!
@ Faithful National #1. You are such a skin color based racist. All you ever do is refer to Pringle by the color of his skin and use that to try to denigrate him. That shows the low quality of your character or lack thereof. You are human trash.