Five Colombians Sent to Dominica Under US Agreement Have Returned Home

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Five Colombian nationals transferred to Dominica under an agreement with the United States have returned to Colombia, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has disclosed.

Skerrit said the five, including one person believed to be a minor, had no criminal records and caused no problems during their brief stay in Dominica.

The Government initially rejected the names on the first list submitted by the United States because officials were unable to obtain all the information requested about those individuals.

A second list was later provided, and Dominican authorities selected five people after receiving the required background information.

The International Organization for Migration was engaged to manage the arrangement, while the United States provided funding for accommodation, meals and other expenses.

The Colombians were housed at a hotel and were allowed to move around during their stay.

Skerrit said they were offered the opportunity to return to their home country shortly after arriving. All five accepted, and tickets were purchased to facilitate their departure.

“There are presently no third-country nationals in Dominica,” the Prime Minister said.

He called for the matter to be viewed from a humanitarian perspective, noting that many Dominicans also live in foreign countries.

This story was first published by Antigua News on September 10, 2026: antigua.news/2026/09/10/five-colombians-sent-to-dominica-under-us-agreement-have-returned-home. © 2026 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (1)

  • Juju Bee September 10, 2026, 5:52 PM

    Wait!!!! We know they left but we never heard about when they arrived. Was this done under the cover of night?
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