MONTEGO BAY, St James — Minister of National Security and Peace Dr Horace Chang on Tuesday rejected reports that Jamaica is in discussions to accept up to 10,000 deportees from the United States.

However, Dr Chang confirmed that talks are under way for Jamaica to participate in a Third-Country Nationals (TCN) agreement which will see not more than 25 individuals from the TCN in Jamaica at any one time.

“First, the report is false. There are no intentions to bring 10,000 illegal immigrants from the United States,” said Dr Chang, who is also deputy prime minister.