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Marco Rubio with OECS leaders in Washington in May. Photo: US State Department<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Caribbean nations are closely monitoring developments following the recent leak of a U.S. government draft list outlining countries that could face broad travel restrictions, as a continuation of previous immigration tightening measures under the Trump administration.<\/p>\n

A recent Reuters article revealed that this list has prompted regional leaders to seek clarification amid concerns about potential impacts on their nations.<\/p>\n

It further states that spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, Tammy Bruce, distanced herself from the leaked document on Monday, emphasizing that “there is a review through the president’s executive order for us to look at the nature of what’s going on to keep America safer and dealing with the issue of visas and who’s allowed into the country.”<\/p>\n

According to Reuters, Bruce clarified that the review does not necessarily equate to an immediate ban, but rather a process to evaluate the current policies and procedures.<\/p>\n

The draft list, which has not been officially confirmed, includes a mix of African nations and Caribbean states. As reported in a DNO article on Sunday, June 15, notably, Dominica is on the list, as well as Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia. These nations are reportedly flagged for potential partial travel suspensions if their governments fail to address unspecified “deficiencies” within a 60-day timeframe.<\/p>\n

In response, leaders from these Caribbean countries have expressed concern over the lack of formal communication from the United States regarding the draft or the specific issues involved, said the article.<\/p>\n

Dominica\u2019s Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, is reported as stating that government is actively seeking more information, emphasizing that they are making the necessary inquiries.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s embassy in Washington conveyed its “deep concern” in a Saturday letter obtained by Reuters, urging the U.S. to clarify the potential travel bans and specify the “details of any ‘deficiencies’ perceived by U.S. agencies,” so they can be addressed promptly.<\/p>\n

Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s ambassador to the U.S., Ronald Sanders, stressed that “a review is not a ban,” adding, “A review can lead to satisfaction as much as anything else.”<\/p>\n

Similarly, Saint Kitts and Nevis has reported maintaining “consistent and open dialogue” with U.S. authorities and has pledged to provide updates if any official communication is received.<\/p>\n

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