By Fenix Suriel Before the 20th century, health insurance in the U.S. was rare and often charitable. In 2000, an estimated 14% of the population was without health insurance coverage for the entire year, according to the United States Census Bureau. Employer-based insurance emerged during World War II wage freezes, with fringe benefits like health […]
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, […]
By: Guyana DPI | Photos courtesy: Guyana DPI President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday promised Guyanese transformative development on a scale never seen before, if given a second term in office. The president made this commitment while addressing a large gathering of supporters on Sunday at the launch of the PPPC’s 2025 election campaign […]
As the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) concludes, Caribbean leaders and global partners are reaffirming one of the region’s most urgent calls: unlocking long-term, sustainable financing for ocean action. During the conference, the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), Government of Grenada, OECS, and over 15 international partners convened a high-level side event titled “Actioning Blue: […]
On Sunday, 6 July 2025, the Honorable Mr. Justice Winston Anderson was sworn in as the fourth President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) during the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Mr. Justice Anderson was sworn in by His Excellency, The Most Honorable Sir […]
Editorial credit: Ajibola Fasola / Shutterstock.com The Government of Saint Lucia continues to strengthen its diplomatic and economic partnerships on the global stage. On the evening of Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the Government of Saint Lucia and the Federal Republic of Nigeria formalized bilateral cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for Joint […]
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has unveiled a bold three-year roadmap to transform the region’s tourism sector, officially launching its Reimagine Plan 2025–2027 during Caribbean Week in New York last month. The plan, presented by CTO Secretary-General Dona Regis Prosper, outlines a strategic vision to position the Caribbean as a global leader in sustainable […]
By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, American Immigration Council | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / Shutterstock.com Under a new system put in place by the Trump administration on June 27, immigration officers may be able to impose penalties of millions of dollars on certain undocumented immigrants, putting them at risk not only of deportation but of crushing financial debt. […]
By Mary Campbell Federal authorities have issued a stark warning to lawful permanent residents: those who violate U.S. laws—including criminal statutes and immigration regulations—may face the revocation of their green cards and subsequent removal from the United States. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) emphasized the federal […]