No foreign military in Antigua and Barbuda, says PM Gaston Browne

As part of the USA’s military build-up, the Trump administration has requested of Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, to allow the deployment of military personnel and radar at the Maurice Bishop International Airport.

The Grenada leader confirmed the report and said the request was being reviewed. Following that request, Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, said publicly that his country has no interest in hosting foreign military installations there.

“I can assure you that Antigua and Barbuda has absolutely no interest in hosting any form of military assets here in the country,” the Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister stated.

He confirmed his stance over deployment of foreign military even the United States seeks to deepen regional security cooperation with the Eastern Caribbean.

This statement was made prior to the visit of the US SOUTHCOM Commander General Alvin Holsey, to the island which focused on strengthening ties. This also comes after the US request to Grenada.

The Prime Minister further expressed his happiness emphasizing that the island does not have any military bases.