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Chief Immigration Officer says she will leave the post as indicated in her resignation letter.<\/p>

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Mark resigned for personal reasons but the government asked her to stay. She has said no.<\/p>\n

The Vincentian will depart as planned on October 15 ahead of the expiration of her two-year contract.<\/p>

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Chief Immigration Officer says she will leave the post as indicated in her resignation letter. Mark resigned for personal reasons but the government asked her to stay. She has said no. 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