Residents share starkly different but equally emotional reactions as Antiguans and Barbudans grapple with sweeping new U.S. visa restrictions set to take effect in 2026.
U.S President Donald Trump
Locked Out of America: Anger, Fear and Uncertainty Grip Antiguans as U.S. Visa Ban Looms | VIDEO STORY
Locked Out of America: Anger, Fear and Uncertainty Grip Antiguans as U.S. Visa Ban Looms | VIDEO STORY
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It certainly gives me the opportunities to see what other big countries have to offer. I embrace this opportunity
Thank God I don’t need to go there never did have the urge.
Sad thing is that our opposition will never grow the balls to admit that this ban comes from the fact that we do not support the war in our waters. That’s why their backside are going to rot in opposition for another 50 years
Since when has the opposition owned America? Trump made his decision because he has the right to do so. It has nothing to do with Venezuela 🇻🇪, it is about our CIP program. We are selling our passports to too many criminals. Do you know how many criminals and terrorists have our passports in their possession right now?? America is protecting its borders from these criminals. A lot of people get passports and apply for a U.S. visa, go to America and never come back, staying in America illegally; some stay there and commit crimes. Even our own people are no exception in staying in America illegally, too.
We all need to look at the bigger picture. Trump has chosen to resurrect a long dormant US policy.
The policy is of pure domination of all. He has not seized that, that type of policy in the 21st century will and cannot work. Same ole American playbook different actors.
Diplomacy is the new model.
Those with eyes can see and read the “ tea leaves”.The real target is the vast oil reserves. Not drugs as is touted!
Did we consider that this visa ban means our tourism is crippled?
No airline is going to come here and not have passengers on their return leg.
No more tourism access. Thousands out of work hotels, taxi operators, tour companies . Think of all the agencies dependent on the tourism $$$$
The PM’s push to sell Antigua as a conference destination will definitely tank.
This
These eleties only got the weak in panic one thing Antigua not isand that’s weak who want to help the USA with it’s evil plans will suffer with them we stay in the good frequency no matter what dumb stuff they do …f your visas …the time of these oppressors and bullies are numbered who Wana roll with them will fall with them
This is frightening. My daughter is supposed to start university in the U.S. next year now we don’t even know if that dream is dead. We need this matter rectified. SOON.
We need diplomacy, not bravado. Grandstanding will only make things worse
This is political punishment, plain and simple. Ordinary people are paying the price for decisions made at the top.
I haven’t slept since hearing the news. My son is on a student visa and graduates in 2026 will he be forced to leave?
People don’t understand how serious this is. Almost every family here has someone studying, working, or getting medical care in the States. How can a prez like dat still be in power