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 […]
By: Staff Writer | Editorial credit: U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Kingston, Jamaica: On September 3, 2025, Jamaicans will head to the polls to elect 63 members of the House of Representatives. This election comes at a crucial juncture, with debates over constitutional reform, economic justice, and governance […]
By: Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Everett Collection/shutterstock.com August 17, 2025, marks the 138th anniversary of the birth of Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr., the Jamaican political activist, Black nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and founding father of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Born on August 17, 1887, in Saint Ann’s Bay, Garvey’s vision for unity, empowerment, and […]
By: caricom.org| Photo courtesy: caricom.org The critical shortage of nurses in the Region and the resulting impacts on the health sector of Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are major concerns of policymakers and the Regional Nursing Body (RNB). The issues were a common thread of speakers at the opening of the 52nd Annual […]
Editorial credit: PJ McDonnell / Shutterstock.com Users Lost More Than $1 Billion While Zelle Operator Controlled by Major Banks Knew the Platform Was Vulnerable to Scammers AG James Encourages New Yorkers Who Lost Money to Zelle Scams to File a Report with OAG’s Consumer Frauds Bureau NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James […]