Criminal Immigrants to be Deported and Banned from Entering Antigua and Barbuda

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The Antigua and Barbuda government has put immigrants who engage in criminal acts on notice, that they will be deported from the country, never to return again.

“Let me be abundantly clear: while we have pursued a liberal immigration policy, welcoming those who contribute positively to our society, we will show no tolerance for any immigrant involved in criminal activities”, Prime Minister Gaston Browne said in an address to the nation.

He said criminal elements will be deported immediately upon conviction and service of their time in prison and will never return to our shores.

“To every criminal, whether a national or an immigrant, I say this: you have a choice.

I say to you that crime and violence will not pay and those of you who engage in crime and violence will surely pay”, he said

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This story was first published by Antigua News on August 21, 2024: antigua.news/2024/08/21/criminal-immigrants-to-be-deported-and-banned-from-entering-antigua-and-barbuda. © 2024 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (4)

  • Antiguan August 21, 2024, 6:10 AM

    For the immigrants who are holders of Antigua passports who are convicted of a crime are we gonna be doing like the US taking back our passports and sending them packing? Just inquiring.
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    • Just me August 21, 2024, 6:59 AM

      That’s what definitely should happen. I am not an Antiguan but a wide cross section of my family are Antiguans. Inspite of that crime doesn’t have a place in any society. Deport them yes and take away their passports if they possess one.
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    • Anonymous August 21, 2024, 7:08 AM

      Exactly!
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  • Jus a look August 21, 2024, 6:29 AM

    Mmmmmm. We will see how that works with our borders so porous!
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