Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, holds a profound significance in American history as it commemorates the end of slavery. Observed annually on June 19, Juneteenth marks the day when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their emancipation on June 19, 1865, more than two years after the […]
Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.com By Pearl Phillip The intricate concepts of redistricting and gerrymandering can uphold and challenge the very essence of democracy, and this election year is a prime example of that as New York deals with its new district lines. Gerrymandering and redistricting, which occurs every ten years in New York […]
Editorial credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com By SEC Public Affairs Office The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it filed charges against Marc Henry Menard in the Eastern District of New York for allegedly defrauding more than fifty individuals, many from the Haitian-American community, of at least $1.65 million. According to the SEC’s complaint, from […]
Photo: Roger Archibald, Esq. By Pearl Phillip Listen to the interview with Roger Archibald, Esq. here: In an enlightening conversation, we welcomed Roger Archibald Esq, the newly appointed President of the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA). With a career spanning over three decades, Archibald brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted connection to […]
Helping the Jamaican Diaspora Think about voting in Elections in Jamaica By Leo Gilling There is ongoing debate about the Diaspora Jamaicans’ right to vote, with discussions taking place on radio stations in both Jamaica and the Diaspora, as well as in social settings like bars and domino dens, and regularly covered in newspapers. The […]
Photo courtesy: OECS By OECS Monday, May 27, 2024 — Themed “Advancing Together: Embracing Innovation for Sustainable Growth and Regional Integration”, the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States’ 43rd anniversary celebration will span the month of June. The official anniversary date is commemorated on June 18 every year. This year’s calendar of events aims to engage […]
Estate planning, often overlooked until it’s too late, is a crucial aspect of financial management. It’s a responsible action that ensures your wishes are effectively carried out. Among the essential tools in estate planning is the Power of Attorney (POA). This legal document grants someone the authority to act on your behalf in various financial […]
After careful review and extensive discussions with stakeholders and other OECS Heads of Government with CIP programs, the Government of Saint Lucia announces that it has decided to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) already signed by other OECS CIP countries. The Memorandum called for common standards and procedures in the following areas: Pricing Information […]
Photo courtesy: PAHO By PAHO Washington, DC, June 5, 2024 – Under the umbrella of the Alliance for Primary Health Care (A4PHC), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) convened a two-day interactive event, the Caribbean Health Financing Forum, this week to explore avenues for strengthening health financing in the Caribbean. […]
By The White House During National Caribbean American Heritage Month, we celebrate the contributions and the diverse cultures of the millions of people across our Nation with Caribbean heritage, who have never let us walk away from our Nation’s most sacred values of opportunity and freedom. Caribbean Americans are dreamers and doers, always finding ways […]