Jamaica Council of Churches slams TCN talks, calls for halt to negotiations
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July 6, 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) is urging the Government to halt negotiations on a proposed agreement with the United States (US) to accept third-country nationals (TCNs) until the matter is subjected to rigorous, transparent parliamentary debate and broad civic consultation.
In a statement issued Monday, the council expressed deep distress over what it described as a “total lack of transparency” surrounding the TCN memorandum of understanding (MOU), noting that when statecraft takes place behind closed doors, it evades necessary ethical and democratic audit.
The council also questioned the rationale behind the proposed arrangement, saying key issues remain unanswered.
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