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New US Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean, Roger Nhyus, has received numerous requests from regional leaders to reconsider visa restrictions for Eastern Caribbean members.<\/p>

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Nhyus, while not committing to any promises, expressed the intent to discuss the matter with the US embassy in Barbados upon his return to Bridgetown.<\/p>\n

The issue gained traction after a local business representative advocated for the removal of visa restrictions during a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>

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Nhyus acknowledged the widespread concern during his three-week stay in Antigua, emphasizing that he would convey the feedback to the embassy team.<\/p>

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