By: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick and Shev Dalal-Dheini | americanimmigrationcouncil.org| Editorial credit: Walter Cicchetti / Shutterstock.com On September 5, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency established by Congress to adjudicate immigration applications, made a startling announcement. For the first time since the agency was created in 2003, the agency will create a new class of […]
By: Janet Howard Each year, September 11 is etched into the collective memory of New York City and the nation. What began as an ordinary morning in 2001 transformed into one of the most devastating days in U.S. history when coordinated terrorist attacks claimed nearly 3,000 lives, most of them in New York. Today, more […]
By: Janet Howard| Editorial credit: FOOD PHOTO STOCK / Shutterstock.com A growing public debate has emerged over whether the pain reliever Tylenol (acetaminophen) taken during pregnancy may be linked to an increased risk of autism in children. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is expected to […]
Left to right: Foreign Minister Hugh Todd, Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips, Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo and President Dr. Irfaan Ali campaigning – News Room photo The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Saturday, September 6, announced the final vote tally and allocation of parliamentary seats, confirming the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) resounding return to office. […]
By: Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons In a historic outcome, Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared victory on September 3, 2025, after his Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) secured a third consecutive term in office. Addressing jubilant supporters, Holness vowed that his government would remain […]
By: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick |americanimmigrationcouncil.org Seven months into President Trump’s term, immigration enforcement operations continue to ramp up, and the broader economic impacts are beginning to come into view. Rather than focus on the “worst of the worst,” the Trump administration has increasingly targeted worksites for immigration raids, picking up delivery drivers, street vendors, farmworkers, meatpackers, […]
By: OECS Press |Photos courtesy: OECS Press The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, in collaboration with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) of Japan, successfully convened the first Caribbean Regional Dialogue on August 21–22, 2025, under the theme Advancing Resilient Prosperity in the Caribbean. Hosted at the Bay Gardens Hotel in Saint Lucia, the two-day Dialogue […]
As the Labor Day carnival nears, the president of the West Indian American Day Carnival Association shares his insight on what makes the celebrations memorable. By: Fenix Suriel |Editorial credit: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.com The 2025 Labor Day theme is “Viva la Carnival,” emphasizing the event’s vibrant celebration of culture and historical significance. “I think […]
By Sir Ronald Sanders The Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, has proposed a Road Map for Haiti. It is ambitious, detailed, and promising if adequately owned by Haitians. But plans don’t save people; action, commitment, and accountability do. Haitians must set priorities, approve budgets, and be accountable to their citizens […]
By: Brian Figeroux, Esq. Purchasing a home is one of the most significant financial decisions a person will make in their lifetime. Beyond the immediate considerations of location, mortgage rates, and property value, there lies a deeper and often overlooked aspect: how this purchase integrates with your broader financial plan. Wealth management and estate planning […]
