Roseau, Dominica-January 8, 2026: The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica provides additional information regarding the Third Country National Arrangement (TCNA) which has been agreed upon and is currently being finalised between the Governments of the Commonwealth of Dominica and the United States of America.
The Government of the United States, acting through its Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados, formally proposed an arrangement under which the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica would receive at its sole discretion, third country nationals under removal from the United States.
The negotiated arrangement contains comprehensive and explicit protection for Dominica and is non-binding. It provides for:
• Full discretion for the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica to accept or decline any proposal, in whole or in part.
• The right of the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica to decline any individual on the basis of criminal history.
• Advance disclosure by the Government of the United States of medical and /or criminal records where applicable, to the extent permitted by law.
• The right of either party to discontinue participation at any time through written notice via diplomatic exchange.
• Assurance that any person accepted would be treated in accordance with Dominica’s Constitution, domestic laws, immigration policies and international obligations, including the Refugee Convention and Convention against Torture as well as other such Conventions and treaties to which the Commonwealth of Dominica is a State party.
Detailed operating procedures to guide the implementation and monitor the arrangement are in the final stages of drafting. These procedures are expected to specify:
• documentation to be provided by the Government of the United States of America for each national proposed for transfer; and
• any support by the Government of the United States of America
Any decision to accept third country nationals will be guided by the security and wellbeing of the Dominican people; capacity considerations for housing, social services and public order; full respect for international law and human rights; and the broader objective of maintaining constructive bilateral relations with the United States of America. At all times, the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica is approaching this matter with prudence and a clear focus on national interest.
Both Governments will continue discussions to ensure that all arrangements are in alignment with Dominica’s laws, values and national priorities. The Government remains committed to protecting the interest of the Commonwealth of Dominica throughout this arrangement and to maintaining open dialogue and responsible diplomacy.
2 men with money
de seesaw leaning on one side…………..very visible
Skerrit blundered………….Trump is aware
Skerrit is unable to cuss Trump out……..why
Skerrit has his faults……….he is not a perfectionist
Our votes cannot assist him………..Skerrit own actions caused this situation not de opposition
Can Skerrit money help us and it cannot interfere with Trump plans
De year just start
If Trump gets another term……….we will see de effects
I do not trust Trump he is a dishonest convict.As for me and myself,I would tell Trump go F himself and give the deportees to his T and T puppets.On the other hand UWP supporters think America and the rest of the world owe them something
Clown, hope he will find your address in New York.. if not I can help…
too dam rude…
What is the country of origin of these refugees? How many of them are going to be coming here? What plans does the government have to accomodate them? Are they going to be working or living on government benefits? Will they be able to travel once they enter Dominica? A lot more questions need to be answered.
The government needs to do a full press conference outlining exactly what this program entails, in excrutiating detail. We already had this bomb dropped on us (no pun intended) out of nowhere in the middle of the visa debacle so the least we can get is complete clarification on what we’re going to be dealing with.
It is essential to read: “Both Governments will continue discussions to ensure that all arrangements are in alignment with Dominica’s laws, values and national priorities.”
@ Putin, you know this is BS. America is not a reliable partner and they can’t be trusted. There are many seriously underpopulated states in America why not send the refugees there? Trust me America is telling Dominica and the other islands what they have to do to restore normal visa status and not the other way around
What does that even mean in concrete terms? It’s one thing to put out this diplomatic rhetoric, it’s another thing to see how it materializes on the ground, in real life where we reside. But since you’re a master of reading and comprehension (or perhaps you have some inside information that the general public is not privy to) maybe you can elaborate…
In ordinary language: “De deal eh done yet. We are still talking to put all the pieces together.”