Saint Lucia Town Hall Meeting: A Conversation with Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre
Trump Administration Cancels NYC Magnet School Funding Over Trans Student Policies
By Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat |thecity.nyc This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. The Trump administration is canceling millions of dollars in magnet school grant funding after New York City officials missed a Tuesday deadline to overhaul their policies regarding transgender students. At stake is $36 million that city officials expected to flow to […]
The United States Put Caribbean Nations on High Alert
By :Juergen T Steinmetz |eturbonews.com |Photo courtesy:eturbonews.com Most Caribbean nations rely on income from the travel and tourism industry, with the United States by far having the highest number of arrivals. The extra-judicial killings by the U.S. military against alleged drug smugglers in these otherwise peaceful waters of the Caribbean Sea are a direct threat […]
Staying Healthy: Flu Season Is Here — What New Yorkers Need to Know
As the weather cools and the days grow shorter, New Yorkers face the familiar challenge of staying healthy through flu season. This year, health officials are reminding residents that influenza, COVID-19, and RSV continue to pose serious risks—especially for children, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions. Dr. Michelle Morse, Acting Commissioner of the […]
Latin America and the Caribbean Renew Commitment to End Violence Against Children and Adolescents at PAHO-UNICEF Regional Consultation
By:Paho.org Washington, D.C., 24 October 2025.- Governments, civil society, youth representatives, and international partners from across Latin America and the Caribbean renewed their commitment to end violence against children and adolescents during a high-level regional consultation co-hosted by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and UNICEF. The region continues to have the highest rates of […]
Breast Cancer and Black Women: Understanding the Landscape, Risks, and the Path Toward Equity
By Pearl Phillip Breast cancer remains one of the most critical public health challenges in the United States. For Black women, however, the burden is uniquely severe—not only in incidence and risk but also in outcomes and mortality rates. Despite medical advances, too many Black women continue to face late diagnoses, aggressive cancer subtypes, and […]
Am I Stupid to Pay for an IQ Test?
By Anne Webster Wondering whether it’s worth paying for an IQ test? Here’s what you need to know about legitimate testing, online scams, and why true intelligence can’t be reduced to a number. The Search for a Number That Defines You In a world obsessed with scores and metrics, it’s easy to believe intelligence can […]
Caribbean Tensions Surge as U.S. Military Actions Clash With “Zone of Peace” Ambitions
Region’s commitment to peaceful coexistence under pressure amid U.S. strikes off Venezuela By Janet Howard, CAW Exclusive The Caribbean is rapidly becoming a flashpoint of military activity, as the United Nations and regional governments raise alarms about recent U.S. strikes that they say undermine the region’s long‑held status as a “Zone of Peace.” Meanwhile, the Community of […]
Hurricane Melissa Slams Toward Jamaica: A Record-Breaking Category 5 Monster Threatens Catastrophic Destruction
By Janet Howard Kingston, Jamaica: Jamaica is under siege as Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm of 2025 and one of the strongest ever recorded in the Atlantic, barrels toward the island with catastrophic Category 5 winds topping 175 mph. The monster storm, which underwent explosive intensification within just 24 hours, now poses an existential […]
28th Overcomers’ Expression Convention 2025 & Prophetic-Deliverance Ordination and Empowerment
The 28th Overcomers’ Expression Convention 2025 and Prophetic-Deliverance Ordination and Empowerment is a two-weekend event hosted by Rev. Frederick Daniels and Dr. Pauline Walley-Daniels. The theme is “Manifestation of Grace and Favor (I Shall Be Favored Speedily).” The event, presented by Overcomers House Institutes (PWDI), is focused on prophetic ministry, deliverance, and theological training, promising […]