Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle has urged the government to clarify Antigua and Barbuda’s position amid growing military activity in Caribbean waters, warning that the regional buildup could have serious economic and security consequences.

Speaking on Observer A.M. with Dr Jacqui Quinn, Pringle said the public deserves to know how the administration plans to respond to escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela, which have prompted increased military movements near several islands.

“This is a very serious matter,” Pringle said, calling on both the prime minister and the foreign affairs minister to “sensitize the public” about what is taking place and how it might affect the country.

He cautioned that the standoff could disrupt regional stability, potentially deterring commercial airlines and affecting trade routes critical to small island economies. “We must understand the implications for Antigua and Barbuda,” he said, urging proactive diplomacy and transparency from the government.

Pringle’s remarks come as regional observers report heightened U.S. naval and aerial operations in the southern Caribbean, alongside Venezuela’s continued military exercises near disputed border zones.