Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that the government will repatriate an Antiguan woman who had been presumed missing for more than 30 years.

Speaking during his Pointe FM radio programme on Saturday, Browne said the woman—identified as Gwen King—was recently located in Venezuela after her relatives discovered her through social media.

“She was reported missing for over 30 years, and through Facebook, she was able to reconnect with her family,” Browne said, adding that he personally spoke with her to verify her identity. “I interrogated her for at least half an hour. I asked where she lived, why she left, and how she ended up in Venezuela.”

The government, in collaboration with Venezuelan authorities, is facilitating her return to Antigua and Barbuda. Browne said the state will provide travel support for King and at least one family member.

King reportedly had no documentation and had lived undocumented in Venezuela for decades. Her exact circumstances remain unclear, but officials say she will be welcomed back with care and support.

“This is a remarkable story of survival and reconnection,” Browne said. “We are looking forward to bringing her home next Saturday.”