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Immigration expands online services
NATION NEWS
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- In its ongoing quest to becoming fully digital, the Immigration Department yesterday rolled out an online entry visa application portal to go with online payments.
Church leaders join in expressing concern over transparency in FID appointment
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Church leaders have joined in expressing concern over transparency in relation to the recruitment process for the post of chief technical director at the Financial Investigations Division (FID).
US issues warning to nationals living or wanting to travel to Haiti
LOOP NEWS
The United States says that while routine domestic commercial air travel has resumed between several airports in Haiti, US citizens should only seek to leave the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country “when they feel it is safe to do so.”
Guyana warns citizens of consequences for entering & living unlawfully in America
NEWS SOURCE GUYANA
One day after the US delivered seven Guyanese deportees home, the Guyana Government is warning Guyanese of the consequences of entering and living in the United States illegally.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce gives heartfelt farewell
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- It has been 17 years since Jamaican sprinting icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stunned the world with a golden run at the Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Dominica: PM Skerrit tells citizens no need to panic amid US Visa concerns
LOOP NEWS
ROSEAU, Dominica- Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has told Dominicans there is “no need or cause for panic” as he addressed concerns over reports of a potential US visa ban on Dominicans.
New climate school to lead education reform
BARBADOS TODAY,
BAY STREET, Bridgetown, Barbados- Barbados is set to break ground on its first-ever climate school within the year, as Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Tuesday announced a major step in the government’s education reform agenda, including the creation of a state-of-the-art Chelston Academy.
Tourism ministry to pursue ‘Jamaica First’ policy
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- The Tourism Ministry is to pursue a policy that will, among other things, pass legislation and implement incentives to ensure greater participation of Jamaican manufacturers, farmers, creatives, and professionals in the tourism supply chain.
Bahamas: Child dies in house fire, three others hospitalized with severe burns
LOOP NEWS
NASSAU, The Bahamas- A five-year-old child died Monday from injuries sustained in a house fire that left three other toddlers hospitalized with severe burns, prompting a criminal investigation by local authorities.
St Vincent PM urges peace & calm between T&T, Venezuela
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO GUARDIAN
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent--St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has urged both Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) and Venezuela to exercise restraint and resolve their differences peacefully and in line with international law.

