Five more Haitian men detained in Portland, Jamaica

Portland, Jamaica, Five additional Haitian men were taken into custody by Portland police on Monday, June 22, 2026, increasing the total number of Haitian nationals apprehended in the parish to 22. The group is believed to have arrived in Jamaica illegally by boat.

Earlier on Monday, authorities had already detained 17 Haitians, comprising 10 men, four women, and three children. All individuals were transported to the Port Antonio Police Station for processing by the Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency (PICA) and health officials. They are being held in police custody overnight.

The latest group of five men was discovered in the Passley Gardens and Norwich areas. Police intensified their search efforts after initially locating the larger group, which included the women and children, on the campus of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education. The apprehension of these individuals highlights ongoing concerns regarding irregular migration in the region.