Antigua and Barbuda publishes U.S. proposal and its counter-proposal on transferring third-country nationals

On September 28, 2026, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda released the U.S. proposal and its counter-proposal regarding the possible transfer of third-country nationals removed from the United States. The documents were made public in St. John's and will be tabled in the House of Representatives. The government emphasized transparency and that no agreement has been reached. The counter-proposal includes safeguards such as individual approval, a maximum of seven people per quarter, and strict screening. Discussions with the U.S. are continuing as part of a broader U.S. initiative with CARICOM countries.