The Ministry of National Security and Peace has labelled recent reports that Third Country Nationals (TCNs) will be housed in St. Mary as false and misleading

In a statement this morning, Portfolio Minister, Dr. Horace Chang, reiterated that the Government has not approved the transfer of any TCNs to any location in Jamaica at this time.

He noted that there will be no transfers until the required operational procedures are finalised.

Dr. Chang also sought to assure the public that Jamaica maintains full sovereignty over all decisions related to the programme.