The Dominican expatriate community in Antigua and Barbuda has formally refuted allegations that its members participated illegally in the nation’s recent general elections. This rebuttal comes in direct response to media reports circulated on December 3, 2025, which suggested electoral misconduct by Dominican immigrants.
In an official communiqué, community representatives explicitly stated that their constituency has never appointed any individual or group to act as governmental liaisons. Despite constituting the largest immigrant population within the country and having developed substantial roots across the islands, the community emphasized its historical lack of formal representation before official authorities.
Community leaders now assert that establishing structured representation has become both equitable and essential for improved governance relations. They propose constituting a specialized commission to oversee a transparent selection process for community representatives. This framework would mandate clear eligibility requirements, methodological selection criteria, and precisely defined functional boundaries for any appointed representatives.
The proposed representation model would operate strictly within parameters mutually recognized by both Antiguan and Dominican governments. Representatives would serve purely consultative roles without exercising political authority or diplomatic privileges. The initiative aims to facilitate improved communication channels between the Dominican community and governmental bodies while maintaining strict adherence to legal protocols.
Community members expressing interest in participating in this democratic initiative are encouraged to engage with organizers as planning discussions progress.