The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has expressed serious concern over new US travel restrictions on its nationals, set to take effect on 1 January 2026.
Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin said the announcement had caused alarm within the government and unease among citizens, many of whom travel regularly to the United States for medical care, education, business and leisure. He said the decision came as a surprise to both officials and nationals at home and abroad.
Sir Steadroy said the government would engage the United States at the highest diplomatic levels in an effort to resolve the matter swiftly, stressing the importance of the long-standing relationship between the two countries.
He also addressed concerns surrounding Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Programme, saying the country had cooperated fully with US authorities and acted on all recommendations to strengthen its security and integrity. He noted that the residency requirement had recently been reinforced through parliamentary action, increasing the minimum stay to 30 days.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne said he would take an active role in diplomatic efforts to resolve the issue and protect the interests of Antiguan and Barbudan nationals.
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I do not understand why they are surprise by the action. This was seen a million miles away. The CIP program, though Antigua benefits from the income it brings, it is not sustainable, especially in the very treathening world we live in. It also affect born average citizens, like now who cannot travel to the states. It is just not worth it. Norway the other day, prevent CIP Antiguan citizens only from visa waiver entry and if the states want to do that I would be ok with that. The world is just too risky, and it just takes one person to slip through to crrate a lot of damage and harm. Antigua just needs to walk away from the CIP now. Also, even with the Venezuela situation, even if we do not agree with the agression shown by the USA, it should not be vocalized loudly or in a defiant manner. We have to realize the is nothing Antigua has that USA even want much less need, so shutting us out does not affect them, but it will kill us. In life you need to know who you have to submit to, even if it is difficult.
The attorney general, Steadroy Benjamin, should not be the one communicating with the US government officials because I fear he would say like he always say, there are no risk to US national security as Antigua and Barbuda is the safest Caribbean Island, completely ignoring risk. Literally failing to appreciate concerns, mitigating risk, and providing assurance.
Please ABLP AG Benjamin, do not participate, you and PM Browne please don’t say anything at all. The United Islands of Antigua and Barbuda (UIA&B) has a better chance if you stay silent.
It’s because Gaston run his mouth too much bout Trump
What happens to folks who already have visas??????
No surprise dey . Cutie you are the worst Attorney General. Anyways you can’t travel to any US country so why do you care
This man Cutie thinks America cares about anything you all say them they see you all as Liars, Because you all decided to buckle on the issue of Cuban health professionals doesn’t mean they will reverse their decision. Remember they have us among the shithole countries that your Administration created
This corrupt, incompetent clown finds, his voice now? Why wasn’t he advising Gassy about proper statemsnship from the start?
Don’t forget, folks rumor has it the US wants nothing to do with Steadroy. They will never forget his connection with the DC sniper.
Until we wake, up and, remove ALP permanently from our politics,jailing some of these ALP politicians,scandals, corruption, nepotism, cronyism and misappropriation of our tax dollars will never stop
Nobody can change Trump and his ways. These are the days of darkness. Low men in high office. If everything say these are the days then these are the days
Fix the mess you get Antiguans in you all have diplomat passports so you all don’t care, acting like you doing to much there are consequences to your actions Canada did this 2017 we needed visa now America, bet you all going to say go to China smdh
Gaston should know power is like ice in the sun, it will eventually leave you.
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