How Can New York Be a City of ‘Yes, And?’

How Can New York Be a City of ‘Yes, And?’

By Jumaane Williams, Citylimits.org  “While revised zoning enables new structures, what other structures can we put in place to ensure that rising developments aren’t accompanied by still-rising rents?”  On Thursday, the City Council is set to vote on “City of Yes”—a plan to increase housing production, put forward by the mayor and adjusted to be significantly […]

Jamaican Man Gunned Down by His Stepson in Florida USA

Jamaican Man Gunned Down by His Stepson in Florida USA

Photo credit: SouFLoTV Family members confirmed to NBC6 that the man shot and killed in Plantation on Saturday was the suspect’s stepfather. The suspect remains at on the run. Plantation police stated on Saturday afternoon that the incident, which occurred on West Sunrise Boulevard and NW 65th Avenue, was a “domestic situation.”

2 Cases of Oropouche Virus Confirmed in Barbados

2 Cases of Oropouche Virus Confirmed in Barbados

By Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed two adult cases of the Oropouche virus disease (OROV) in Barbados. OROV, which circulates in Central and South America and the Caribbean, can be transmitted to humans through bites from midges (commonly known as sand flies) and certain Culex mosquitoes, both commonly found in bushy […]

Policy Options: Protecting Immigrant Communities at the State and Local Level

Policy Options: Protecting Immigrant Communities at the State and Local Level

By Victoria Francis, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Ryan Rodrick Beiler / shutterstock.com  The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. State and local communities are at the forefront of shaping the lives of […]

What Will Mass Deportations Look Like?

What Will Mass Deportations Look Like?

Posted by Adriel Orozco | IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Rena Schild / shutterstock.com  The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. In less than two months, President-elect Donald Trump will begin his second […]

Saint Lucia Ratifies BBNJ Agreement

Saint Lucia Ratifies BBNJ Agreement

Another CARICOM Member State has ratified the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement). Saint Lucia deposited its Instruments of Ratification on 26 November 2024, joining Belize and Barbados in ratifying the BBNJ […]

Mature Travelers Got the Money, the Time, and Trust Ageless Tourism Collection

Mature Travelers Got the Money, the Time, and Trust Ageless Tourism Collection

By Juergen T Steinmetz,eturbonews The Ageless Tourism collection is a new group of hotels and destinations that better attract, serve, and retain the business of 60+ travelers. Ageless Tourism reminds the travel and tourism industry to recognize this demographic’s immense economic potential and unique needs. The Ageless Tourism Recognition Program has emerged as a crucial initiative for […]