The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a strong rebuttal to an article published on November 4, 2025, by the online publication ‘Travel and Tour World.’ The article erroneously included the nation among destinations subject to an elevated Canadian travel advisory. Antigua and Barbuda, known for its political stability and democratic principles, firmly denies any association with such warnings. The country operates under a constitutionally grounded framework, ensuring free and fair elections monitored by international observers. Its citizens enjoy freedom of speech, lawful dissent, and an independent judiciary. Statistical data from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime and the World Bank confirm that serious crime rates in Antigua and Barbuda are significantly lower than the Caribbean average. Violent incidents are uncommon, and the islands maintain a global reputation for safety and tranquility. Canadian visitors, many of whom return annually or have established second homes in Antigua, attest to this reality. The government has urged ‘Travel and Tour World’ to rectify the misinformation and accurately reference official Canadian sources. Antigua and Barbuda remains a welcoming destination for Canadians, offering a secure, vibrant, and law-abiding environment that upholds its constitutional values and honors its visitors. (Statement issued by Sir Ronald Sanders, non-resident High Commissioner for Antigua and Barbuda to Canada and Ambassador to the United States of America.)
Antigua and Barbuda rejects false report of elevated Canadian travel advisory
