US AMBASSADOR MAKES MAJOR VISA ANNOUNCEMENT

Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda and other countries in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States will be able to renew their United States visas without having to travel to Barbados for the interview process. This is on the condition that their visa has expired within the last two years. The announcement of the waiver on the renewal interview was made by United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Linda Taglialatela, during an exclusive interview with ABS News from Barbados. Applicants for renewals will be able to apply online and mail in their passports to the US Embassy in Barbados. Details during the ABS Evening News at 7.