Antigua and Barbuda is set to resume talks with the United States over a proposal to potentially accept a limited number of third-country nationals deported from the US.

Ambassador to the US Sir Ronald Sanders said Washington had requested that negotiations restart shortly.

Any agreement would be subject to conditions approved by the House of Representatives in a resolution passed on 14 July 2026.

Under the resolution, Antigua and Barbuda would have the right to approve or reject each individual proposed for transfer. It would not be an automatic or open-ended arrangement.

The government is also seeking clear provisions covering documentation, accommodation, legal status, security, financing and responsibility for the individuals’ eventual return or onward movement.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin and Foreign Affairs Minister E Paul Chet Greene will oversee the negotiations.

Sir Ronald stressed that no agreement has been reached and no third-country nationals have been authorised for transfer to Antigua and Barbuda.

The government said any arrangement must comply with local laws, international obligations and the parliamentary resolution, while protecting the country’s sovereignty, security and financial interests.

Officials said the public will be kept informed as the discussions progress.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Antigua and Barbuda Set to Reopen Talks with US on Third-Country Nationals.