The Tribune

By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net AMERICAN Embassy Consular Chief John Armstrong said this year, keeping US visa appointments will be much easier for Family Island residents. Embassy officials say they have noticed that many Family Islanders find it hard to make it to morning interviews because of flight schedules, so they want to make the process more user friendly. From now on, Mr Armstrong said, Wednesday afternoon will be reserved for interviews with non-New Providence residents. He said: "They can fly in on the same day and leave. A courier service could then deliver their passports back." Mr Armstrong said anyone who needs a Wednesday afternoon appointment because they are travelling from a Family Island should make this known to embassy officials ahead of time. Embassy officials say that if the response to the service substantial, more afternoon sessions could be offered. There is no end date for the new provision.