First Batch of Non-Jamaican Deportees Can Stay in Jamaica, Says Minister Chang

JAMAICA – Jamaica Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang has confirmed that the first group of 25 foreign nationals deported from the United States under a new third-country nationals (TCN) arrangement can opt to remain on the island.

However, he stressed that Jamaica would not accept any further non-national deportees from the United States beyond that initial group if they choose to stay.

The agreement, which he said he signed last week following negotiations, has not yet been presented to Parliament.

Operational details, including arrival dates, accommodation plans, and duration of stay, are still being finalized.