My Fellow Jamaicans and Friends of Jamaica, As we celebrate another milestone in the remarkable journey of our beloved Jamaica, I extend warm and heartfelt greetings to our vibrant Jamaican Diaspora across the 33 states served by the Consulate General of Jamaica in New York, and to our friends in Puerto Rico and Bermuda. This […]
By: Brian Figeroux, Esq. The concept of dual citizenship—also known as dual nationality—raises a complex set of questions about legal identity, allegiance, and rights. For many immigrants, expatriates, or children born to parents from different countries, the ability to hold two nationalities provides practical benefits. But does the U.S. government legally recognize this status, and […]
By: Guyana DPI |Photos courtesy: Guyana DPI In a lively speech at a massive political rally in Linden, Region 10, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is dedicated to solving long-standing challenges in the community. Speaking to a ‘red tsunami’ of PPP/C supporters, the president assured the audience that […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Former Nassau County Resident Marc Henry Menard Allegedly Stole Over $600,000 and Used Investors’ Money for Lavish Trips, Luxury Vehicles, and Expensive Designer Purchases NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and indictment of Florida resident Marc Henry Menard, formerly of Mineola, New York, […]
By: Americasvoice.org | Editorial credit: Phil Mistry / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC — As the Trump administration goes for broke in its unpopular mass deportation crusade, several new stories highlight the dangers to all of us of this administration and ICE operating with impunity, with a massive infusion of new immigration enforcement funding, motivated by retribution […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ Inc. NEW YORK CITY — With tears streaming down her cheeks, a candidate known simply as “X” announced her 2025 mayoral run this week on the steps of a boarded-up former Duane Reade, vowing sweeping reforms that will absolutely never happen but will “look great on Instagram.” […]
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is commemorating 49 years of the EC dollar being pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate of EC$2.70 to US$1.00. Governor, Timothy N. J. Antoine says, “this is a tremendous achievement by the collection of Small Island Development States (SIDS) of which we ought to be justifiably […]
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: The World Traveller / Shutterstock.com The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed Tuesday that a “safe third country deportation flight” landed in Eswatini—formerly Swaziland—carrying five non-U.S. citizens convicted of violent crimes. According to DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, the individuals were “so uniquely barbaric” that their home countries—Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, […]
By Anne Webster | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.com Introduction: Empowerment Through Preparation For many parents in immigrant communities across the United States, the possibility of an encounter between their child and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a source of profound and legitimate anxiety. In a climate of aggressive and often unpredictable […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq., the Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com In today’s charged immigration enforcement climate, the risk of encountering U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not limited to border zones. Across the United States—especially in urban centers—ICE officers have been observed approaching individuals in parks, […]