Jamaica and U.S. Conclude MOU on Third Country Deportees

                On June 17, 2026, Dr. Horace Chang, the Security Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Jamaica, said in a press conference Jamaica and the United States have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding for Jamaica to receive third-country deportees.  According to Chang, the U.S. and Jamaica still need to determine “operational procedures” before Jamaica starts accepting migrants.  Dr. Chang stated that the individuals who may be transferred will only transit through Jamaica to a third country, including return to their home countries.  Jamaica may receive up to 25 deportees every two weeks.