WATCH | PM Browne: Time to Turn Brain Drain into Brain Gain Through Local Opportunity

Prime Minister Gaston Browne says there has been a policy reset within the United States aimed at reducing the influx of low-income migrants, a shift he believes is driving stricter immigration measures.

Speaking on the Morning Pointe Show, Browne said recent U.S. policies have made it more difficult for Caribbean nationals and other foreign residents to enter the country and to remain there beyond approved periods.

He explained that the changes reflect a broader effort by U.S. authorities to tighten controls and discourage long-term overstays, particularly by those seeking economic opportunities.

In light of the developments, the Prime Minister urged residents of Antigua and Barbuda to focus on opportunities at home, emphasizing the importance of building success locally rather than relying on migration.

Browne said the government remains committed to expanding economic opportunities domestically and encouraged citizens to invest in local industries and entrepreneurship.