Jamaica in talks to accept third-country migrants deported from US
The proposed memorandum would send up to 25 migrants every two weeks, with U.S. costs covered and people with criminal backgrounds excluded.
- On Tuesday, Jamaica's Deputy Prime Minister and Security Minister Horace Chang announced the nation signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States to act as a transit country for third-country deportees.
- This deal aligns with President Donald Trump's administration's strategy of using third countries to host deportees; officials noted "lessons were taken" from similar arrangements in Belize, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, and St. Kitts and Nevis.
- Under the arrangement, Jamaica would accept up to 25 migrants every fortnight, hosting no more than 10 at a time without detention. Chang said the United States will cover all costs and exclude individuals with criminal antecedents.
- Criticizing the government for withholding details, opposition spokesperson Donna Scott Mottley stated, "Jamaicans deserve to know whether discussions have taken place and whether any commitments have been reached.
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US in talks with Jamaica to send third-country migrants as rift widens in Caribbean
Jamaica is discussing with the United States the acceptance of third-country deportees. Jamaica's National Security Minister confirmed a memorandum of understanding has been signed with the U.S.
Jamaica in talks to accept third-country migrants deported from US
Jamaica is in talks with Washington over accepting third-country migrants deported by the United States, the country's Deputy Prime Minister and Security Minister Horace Chang said in a statement on Tuesday.
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