By Tom Cohen, CNN STORY HIGHLIGHTS President Obama says the new policy is “more fair, more efficient and more just” Republicans criticize the change as a political move that grants amnesty Secretary Napolitano says the change is not amnesty or immunity They must be successful students or have served in the military, with clean records Washington (CNN) — In an election-year policy change, the Obama administration said Friday it will stop deporting young illegal immigrants who entered the United States as children if … Read entire article »

US President Barack Obama – Photo.   Mark Titus—-, WESTERN BUREAU:  US President Barack Obama says his administration is moving to relax the requirements for applicants of tourist visas to the United States of America, and is targeting the Chinese and Brazilian markets to improve its tourist arrivals. “Tourism is the number one service we export and that is because we have a great product to sell,” he said via video conference to those in attendance at the Caribbean Tourism … Read entire article »

Passengers wait to be processed by immigration officers at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.   By Janet Silvera—– WESTERN BUREAU: By the end of the year, persons leaving Jamaica will no longer be required to go through immigration lines. President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourist Association (CHTA), Josef Fortsmayr, revealed this information at the joint CHTA Tourism Summit and the Tourism Outlook Seminar now on at the Ritz Carlton Rose Hall in Montego Bay. Outgoing immigration has been a major issue, particularly among … Read entire article »

Daniel “Bambaata” Marley—- By Phyllis Pollack Hollywood Concerts Examiner Stephen Marley—- Bob Marley’s eldest grandson Daniel Bambaata Robert Nesta Marley, Don Carlos, the one-time lead singer of Black Uhuru, and Quinto Sol are the headlining artists slated to perform at the Third Annual Reggae ‘Pon The Mountain Festival this year.  Featuring many other reggae artists, the festival will be held on June 30, 2012, from 11am-8pm at the Topanga Community Club. With its free spirit vibes, Rasta consciousness and messages of unity, … Read entire article »

  By Sabrina Siddiqui—- Although the struggling economy under President Barack Obama’s leadership will likely define the outcome of this year’s general election, more Americans continue to hold former President George W. Bush accountable for the nation’s economic problems, according to a new poll. The poll, released by Gallup Thursday, showed that 68 percent of Americans place either a great deal or moderate amount of economic blame on Bush, whereas 52 percent blame Obama. Republicans more universally ascribe the … Read entire article »

  Ronald Page—- DETROIT – Ronald Page, a retired General Motors worker couldn’t believe his luck recently. With only a few hundred dollars in his bank account, Page used the ATM at a Detroit casino and it allowed him to make unlimited withdrawals. The ATM spit it out whatever amount Page requested and the same thing happened when he made cash withdrawals at the casino window.       Whether it was $10,000, $20,000 or $50,000 the money just kept coming out.     A bank error … Read entire article »