By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Yu Kuo-wei / shutterstock.com Haiti’s enduring political instability cannot be fully understood without examining the historical roles played by Western powers, notably the United States and France. President Donald Trump’s apparent indifference to Haiti’s turmoil, coupled with his administration’s immigration policies, reflects a broader pattern of disengagement and […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Phil Mistry / Shutterstock.com President Trump said in an interview with NBC News on Sunday that he was “not joking” about possibly seeking a third term. The recent statements by President Donald Trump regarding the possibility of pursuing a third term have ignited considerable debate and scrutiny. This analysis […]
By Caribbean Business Report The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has identified the critical issue of financing for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as a key gap in their transition to sustainable energy during the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll) Global Forum, held from March 12-15 in Barbados. The landmark event, hosted by SEforALL […]
By Caribbean Business Report The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is projecting another year of GDP growth for Saint Lucia. Following the conclusion of its annual Article IV Consultation with Saint Lucia in February 2025, the IMF endorsed the economic outlook for the local economy, which projects GDP growth of 3.7% for 2024. In an official […]
By Caribbean Business Report The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) projects regional economic growth of 2.5% in 2025, excluding Guyana, with overall growth reaching 4.6% when Guyana’s oil-driven expansion is factored in. Despite a steady outlook, CDB’s Director of Economics, Mr. Ian Durant cautioned that challenges such as geopolitical tensions, climate risks, and the inability to […]
By Caribbean Business Report The 8th Meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers for Tourism will take place in St. Vincent and the Grenadines March 28th and the key item on the agenda is the “OECS Common Sustainable Tourism Policy 2025 2035”. The policy was developed by the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) through […]
By Caribbean Business Report Newly appointed Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President Daniel Best has set out a bold vision for the 55-year-old institution, emphasising action, innovation, and impact. The CDB Head highlighted a major endorsement of the Bank by its Contributors, who recently approved a historic US$460 million program for the 11th cycle of the […]
Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com | Photo of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander In-scope advertising to ECM outlets dropped 84% since LL83 was implemented City Hall missed deadline to publish mandated FY24 annual advertising report by more than 75 days New York, NY – In an analysis of the Mayor’s Office of Ethnic and […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Thousands of immigrant women in the U.S. are falling prey to abusers who exploit love and the promise of legal residency as tools of control. In the name of love, many dreams begin—and some turn into nightmares. For immigrant women in the United States, the promise of marriage and a green […]
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a sweeping policy reversal, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Friday that it will terminate temporary legal protections for more than 530,000 individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who were admitted to the United States under a Biden-era immigration program. […]