By Brian Figeroux, Esq. An analysis of the current Green Card Lottery system. If you are undocumented in the US, you are most likely not eligible. Be careful of lottery scams that can get you deported by notaries or lawyers. The Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program, often referred to as the Green Card Lottery, is […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Karolis Kavolelis /shutterstock.com Brooklyn, NY—part of Kings County—is home to over 2.7 million people and a thriving cultural and economic landscape. However, its residents face a significant financial burden: some of the highest car insurance rates in the United States. This issue stems from a combination of systemic, […]
By, THECONVERSATON | Editorial Credit: Andrew Angelov | Shutterstock.com America’s military veterans make up about 6% of the adult population but account for about 20% of all suicides. That means that each day, about 18 veterans will die by suicide. In the U.S., the overall rate of suicide has largely increased since the start of […]
Editorial Credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com Our Fight Continues My heart is full. Full of gratitude for the trust that you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve. I know you gave so much of yourselves to this fight. And I am so grateful to you. The outcome […]
By Rona Mahadeo | Editorial credit: em_concepts / shutterstock.com Guyana, a small South American nation with a population of just under 800,000, has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies globally due to its significant offshore oil discoveries starting in 2015. With an estimated 11 billion barrels of recoverable oil reserves discovered in the Stabroek […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Drop of Light / shutterstock.com Trump’s campaign promises, their intended goals, and their potential and actual implications for New York City, a metropolitan hub that embodies challenges and opportunities distinct from the rest of the nation Donald Trump’s presidency and campaign promises were deeply rooted in the ethos […]
By Linda Hohnholz, eturbonews | Photo courtesy of eturbonews Speaking at the prestigious International Tourism and Investment Conference (ITIC) Global Tourism Investment Summit at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, England, Minister Bartlett called on Commonwealth countries to join forces in making tourism a transformative driver of inclusive growth. “The Commonwealth, with its 2.7 […]
Photos courtesy: CUNY/SPH Trini Distinguished Scholar at City University of New York/School of Public Health, Dr. Everold Hosein, finished his 39th consecutive New York City Marathon this past Sunday, and his 8th since having a heart attack 8 years ago. “I even beat a few younger runners”, added Dr. Hosein. Dr. Hosein is 79 years of […]
By Linda Nwoke | Photo credit: bella1105 / shutterstock.com The forthcoming 2024 presidential election slated for November is crucial. Its outcome will have a profound impact, not just within the United States but globally. The effect of this election will touch every aspect of our lives, from social issues to the economy and beyond. Hence, […]
By THECONVERSATION Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life. The Taino of the Greater Antilles and the Kalinago, or Caribs, of the Lesser Antilles developed systems that enabled them to live with storms and limit their exposure to damage. On the larger islands, […]