After long advocacy, UPP would welcome establishment of US Embassy in Antigua and Barbuda, Senator Nicholas says

The United Progressive Party (UPP) takes notice of an
announcement made recently by the U.S. State Department that the
establishment of two embassies in the Eastern Caribbean was under
consideration.

During our period in Government, and even when in opposition, we
consistently raised with the U.S. authorities our desire to see the
return of an embassy to Antigua and Barbuda.

Accordingly, the Party welcomes the State Department’s
announcement and sees it as good news for the people of the region.
We would welcome, even more, if Antigua and Barbuda is one of the
countries chosen for an embassy.

“This would save our people the cost of airfare to and from
Barbados, as well as the cost of accommodation and other expenses
related to the securing of visas, especially at this time when the cost
of living is so high,” says Senator Shawn Nicholas, the Party’s
Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs.

“In short, it would make the entire application process much more
efficient and convenient for the people of Antigua and Barbuda,” she
says.