SOURCE Prime Minister’s Office | Editorial credit: Styve Reineck / shutterstock.com For the first time in Saint Lucia’s history, the national unemployment rate fell to 8.8% in the fourth quarter (October to December) of 2024. Since the Hon. Philip J. Pierre-led Administration came to office in July 2021, hiring in the fourth quarter has increased […]
By Caribbean Business Report The European Union (EU), in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, successfully concluded a regional climate finance training workshop titled “Designing Bankable Project Proposals to Scale Up Access to Climate Finance.” The workshop, held from March 3 – 6, 2025, at the Bay Gardens Inn in Gros […]
By Caribbean Business Report This pivotal gathering brought together the National Project Implementation Unit (PIU) representatives of Saint Lucia, Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Regional PIU representatives of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Commission, representatives of the World Bank, and sectoral experts in agriculture, environment, waste management, fisheries and tourism. During […]
By Katie Honan, Gwynne Hogan and Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY New York City Mayor Eric Adams was denied city-funded matching funds on Monday in the latest blow to his flagging reelection bid. Other candidates were able to boast about their recent fundraising efforts. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo raised what he said was […]
By Greg David, THE CITY Strong job growth and Wall Street bonuses show momentum but consumers are worried, tourism could weaken and layoffs loom. New York City is stuck in the middle of two crosscurrents that will determine whether the local economy will continue to grow this year or plunge into a recession. Big Wall […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The length of time it takes to finalize a divorce in New York State (NYS) depends on several factors, including whether the divorce is contested or uncontested, the complexity of property division, and whether there are disputes over child custody or support. While some divorces can be completed in a few […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Alimony, also known as spousal maintenance in New York, is financial support paid by one spouse to the other after a divorce or legal separation. It is intended to help the lower-earning spouse maintain a reasonable standard of living and transition to financial independence. New York uses a formula-based system to […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In New York State, separation before divorce depends on the type of divorce being pursued. While no-fault divorce does not require a mandatory separation period, some couples may choose legal separation as a pathway to divorce. The required separation time varies based on whether the divorce is based on separation agreement, […]
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) upcoming Interim Final Rule (IFR) on Alien Registration and Evidence of Registration, set to take effect in April 2025, introduces new obligations and potential penalties for non-citizens residing in the United States. Given the increased scrutiny, stringent registration requirements, and potential legal consequences for noncompliance, lawful permanent residents […]
By:Greg B. Smith | thecity.nyc| Editorial credit: NYC Russ / Shutterstock.com The Trump Organization is aggressively lobbying the office of Mayor Eric Adams to win its bid to run Central Park’s Wollman Rink, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to THE CITY — squeezing Adams to award a contract even as President Donald Trump’s […]