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Caricom to consider hassle-free travel for Haitians through region

February 16, 2012

Haiti’s President Michel Martelly has asked fellow CARICOM leaders to consider allowing Haitians who hold a United States or Schegen visa to travel hassle-free through the region.

Mr Martelly discussed the plan during Monday’s meeting with a CARICOM Bureau of Heads of Government delegation.

At present, Haiti is the only CARICOM member state whose citizens require entry visas in the 15-nation community.

The mission of the Bureau of Heads, was led by Suriname President and Chairman of CARICOM Desi Bouterse, St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas, and CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRoque.

The leaders also discussed areas of cooperation including agriculture, health, aviation, security and job creation.

K. Rollins

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