Last Updated on January 9, 2026, 3:57 PM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the United States of America for the potential transfer of certain third country nationals who are citizens or nationals of the Caribbean Community. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew during his roundtable conference on January 8.
The Prime Minister Dr said that St Kitts and Nevis has negotiated as a part of the Memorandum of Understanding that they will not be accepting the transfer of individuals from any country outside of the CARICOM. The Prime Minister has clarified that at this time, the nationals from Haiti will not be included due to security concerns.
The Prime Minister has also asserted that United States of America can make proposal for the transfer of CARICOM Nationals. However, St Kitts and Nevis is not obligated to accept all transfers in the matter.
The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew has shared that the signing of the MoU was done in accordance with the spirit of CARICOM. The Prime Minister has shared that the members of the Caribbean Community will continue to work with the members of the community.
The Prime Minister asserted that they have not entered the agreement to welcome any individuals from other nations. The Prime Minister further noted that they will not be taking in any individuals who have a violent or sexual crime history.
St Kitts and Nevis and United States of America has to reach an agreement and accept every transfer on a case by case basis. The We are not obliged according to the MoU. says the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis.
The MoU contemplates jointly developed operational procedures, including capacity based limits and logistical arrangements. The Prime Minister has clarified that the United States of America has reached this exact understanding with St Kitts and Nevis.
He assured the people that they will not be receiving any persons with a history of sexual or violent crimes.
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