Dominican community in Antigua denies voting claims, calls for formal representation

The Dominican community in Antigua and Barbuda has rejected claims that immigrants from the Dominican Republic voted in the country’s most recent general election.

In a statement issued in response to reports published in the local press on 3 December 2025, the group said its members “have not elected anyone to represent our community before the Government of Antigua and Barbuda”.

The community described itself as the largest immigrant group in the country, noting that while it has established roots across the islands, it has never had formal representation before the government.

Leaders said they now believe it is both “fair and necessary” to seek structured representation, arguing that this would improve communication and engagement with the authorities.

The proposal includes the creation of a commission to organise the selection of a representative or committee through a transparent and regulated process. This would involve setting out eligibility criteria, selection methods and rules governing the exercise and limits of the representatives’ functions.

According to the statement, the aim is to ensure that any representative body acts strictly within agreed parameters and does not claim authority beyond what is formally recognised by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and the Government of the Dominican Republic.

The community also emphasised that any representation would be consultative in nature and would not imply political power or official diplomatic status.

Members of the Dominican community interested in participating in the initiative have been invited to contact the organisers as discussions move forward.

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