Jamaica is in discussions with the United States over a proposed agreement to receive third-country deportees, with National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang confirming that a memorandum of understanding has been signed with the US Department of Homeland Security.
Under the proposed framework, Jamaica could accept up to 25 third-country nationals every two weeks as part of a managed transit process. Dr Chang said the individuals would not be detained, while arrangements for accommodation and financial support remain under negotiation.
Key developments:
- The agreement has not yet been finalised, with funding and logistics still under discussion.
- The People’s National Party (PNP) has criticised the negotiations, citing security, transparency and social infrastructure concerns.
The discussions come as several Caribbean and other countries continue negotiating migration arrangements with the United States, while legal challenges to the wider US third-country deportation policy remain before the courts.
ℹ️ AP News
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