Antigua.news has received an anonymous copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and the United States concerning the acceptance of refugees.
The government has maintained that under the arrangement, Antigua and Barbuda would only accept individuals who have been properly vetted and who do not have criminal records. Authorities have repeatedly sought to reassure the public that the country will not become a destination for criminals or high-risk individuals.
However, the leaked document has prompted renewed scrutiny and public concern over what could happen once the agreement takes effect. Critics are now asking whether Caribbean nations — including the twin-island state — could eventually come under pressure to accept criminal deportees as part of broader negotiations with the United States, particularly in relation to the easing or reversal of U.S. visa restrictions.
So the question is do you think Antigua and Barbuda and other Caribbean countries should allow the US to twist its arm just for visa access to the US?
Document can also be found below:
MOU Concerning Acceptance of Refugees
I dont trust the US. They are sneaky like that.
Guess this verifies and finalize the transfer…. Let’s see what good this brings to the nation
How does these confidential files land in the hands of reporters? Anyway I will say we shouldn’t let the US manipulate us. If they don’t want these refugees why should we take them? Is it because we are shithole countries like Trump said?
When you have SIGNED document publish it for me to see please. As of now this means nothing to me
We should reject any such offer
Should visa access ever be tied to refugee or deportee agreements?