![THIRD-COUNTRY TRANSFERS [31ST AUGUST 2026] - Saint Lucia is expected to receive its first group of third-country nationals from the United States this week, as a controversial transfer agreement between the two countries moves from policy into practice. Speaking at the Monday morning pre-cabinet press briefing, Foreign Affairs Minister Alva Baptiste says the individuals are not criminal deportees, will be screened before arrival, and are not expected to place an additional financial burden on Saint Lucian taxpayers.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER PROVIDES UPDATE ON EXPECTED THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONALS
THIRD-COUNTRY TRANSFERS [31ST AUGUST 2026] – Saint Lucia is expected to receive its first group of third-country nationals from the United States this week, as a controversial transfer agreement between the two countries moves from policy into practice. Speaking at the Monday morning pre-cabinet press briefing, Foreign Affairs Minister Alva Baptiste says the individuals are not criminal deportees, will be screened before arrival, and are not expected to place an additional financial burden on Saint Lucian taxpayers.
