Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has assured citizens and residents that strict screening and security measures are being applied under the Federation’s migration cooperation arrangement with the United States of America to ensure that St. Kitts and Nevis is not exposed to individuals with criminal backgrounds.
The Prime Minister addressed the matter during the July 16 edition of the Prime Minister’s Round Table, where he reiterated that the agreement applies to nationals of Caribbean Community member states and provides St. Kitts and Nevis with the authority to reject any proposed individual who does not satisfy the country’s security requirements.
Dr. Drew stated that the individuals transferred to St. Kitts and Nevis were subject to background, immigration, medical and security assessments before their arrival.
“So these are not criminals. We have no reason to lock them up or anything like that,” the Prime Minister said.In May 2026, the Government confirmed that three CARICOM nationals were being transferred from the United States.
The individuals were not transferred because of criminal convictions, but in relation to immigration violations in the United States.
Relevant national security, immigration and law enforcement agencies were engaged in the process, and the United States provided available biographical, medical and criminal background information before the transfers.
The bilateral arrangement preserves the sovereignty of St. Kitts and Nevis, as the Federation retains the sole discretion to accept or reject any person proposed for transfer.
The memorandum of understanding also explicitly excludes individuals convicted of violent or sexual offenses.Prime Minister Drew said that should information subsequently emerge showing that an individual falls outside the terms of the agreement, the Government would take the necessary action.
“There will be measures taken to ensure that St. Kitts and Nevis is not exposed to any criminals,” Dr. Drew stated.
The International Organization for Migration was also involved in the process, Prime Minister Drew Shared, noting that they provided independent oversight and helped to ensure that the transfers were conducted in accordance with international law, humanitarian standards and the rights of the individuals concerned.
The Prime Minister explained that the associated expenses are being assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account housing, food, clothing, healthcare and other essential needs.
These expenses are not being borne by the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis.“I can say broadly that one, it didn’t cost St. Kitts and Nevis one cent, and two, we made sure that the basics were covered for these people,” Dr. Drew said.Prime Minister Drew maintained that the Government is balancing its international and regional responsibilities with its primary obligation to protect the security and national interests of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
He assured the public that the Government will continue to act transparently and apply strict immigration, security and law enforcement procedures to every person considered under the arrangement.
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WHAT THE HELL…! …REGIONAL GOONS: ‘…IMMIGRATION COOPERATION ARRANGEMENT?’
PLENTY OF SANCTIONS LOOMING.
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The ‘…United States,’ brought on board the ‘ECCB,’ when the ‘…TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO REGIMENT, LIEUTENANT COLONEL MICHAEL (CARICOM IMPACS) WITH THE ‘…MOC (kery) [July 10, 2026].
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QUESTION:
WAS IT BECAUSE THE ‘…EC$’ HAS ECONOMIC TIES WITH THE ‘…US$?’
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WATCH THAT, AND WATCH THEM CLOSELY.
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NOW:
No matter the language used, this was:
(a) ‘…NEITHER A MUTUALLY AGREED IMMIGRATION: nor
(b) …VOLUNTARY COOPERATION ARRANGEMENT: by
(d) …THIS, AND ANY OTHER REGIONAL PRIME MINISTER.’
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THE ONLY ‘PRIME MINISTER WHO MAY BRAVE IT AND BOLDLY SAY:
(i) ‘… IT WAS COERCED: and
(ii) …CONDITIONALLY FOISTED UPON THEM: and
(iii) …WITH NO OPTION: they
(a) ‘… ALL RELUCTANTLY ALLOWED:
(i) ‘…THE PRESIDENTIAL ADMINISTRATION OF DONALD TRUMP: to
(ii) …HAVE BAMBOOZLED: and
(iii) …RUN ROUGHSHOD OVER ALL OF THEM, MIGHT JUST: be
(iv) …THE MORE VOCAL OF THE PRIME MINISTERS, GASTON BROWNE.’
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WHAT THE HELL…!
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PLENTY OF US SANCTIONS LOOMING.
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WALK GOOD.
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Mister Prime Minister of St. Kitts/Nevis, you remind me so much of Gaston Browne and I thought you were different, just what make you think you are going to get correct information on these DEPORTEES. You are dealing with a liar and con man, someone who has convictions against him. America cares nothing about these countries. Remember, he labeled us as SHITHOLE COUNTRIES you and Gaston are proving him right
The PM of St Kitts is a clown; he is no Bradshaw. He accepts Jamaican rejects who don’t want to go back to Jamaica. This should be a wakeup call for Antiguans. If Jamaicans don’t want to live in Jamaica with other Jamaicans, why should we bring them here?
40 plus years of dependency and not pace did any of the regions PM put plans in place to either abandon the slave master or play them against their enemies keeping them in check
Look, Trump and the US administration are not going reveal the real backgrounds of the deportees and refugees that they’ll be dumping on certain Caribbean islands. Fact!
So if leaders like Skerrit and Browne understand this, and for some dumb ar#e reason(s), they have to accept them; then everyone of them have to be monitored each and everyday. No ifs, no buts or maybes.
If the US administration can blast innocent Caribbean fishermen going about their daily business, then without a shadow of a doubt that the deportees and refugees will have their “career” criminal backgrounds wiped clean.
We are dealing with someone who is not only duplicitous and utterly despicable, but comes across like he’s from the spawn of Satan.
Dear Lord please take the wheel 🙏🏾
*Drew and Browne 👍🏾
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