Photo credit: PP/IQ Inc Click here to listen to message Kingston, Jamaica, September 23, 2025 – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has confirmed the safe return of Jamaican national Orville Etoria, who was repatriated yesterday (September 22) from the Kingdom of Eswatini with the assistance of the […]
Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com Encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can be terrifying—not just for undocumented immigrants, but for U.S. citizens and green card holders as well. The sight of ICE agents, the pressure of questioning, and the confusion about what you’re legally required to do can cause fear, panic, and even […]
In the complex world of U.S. immigration law, one of the most critical—and often misunderstood—factors is how a person entered the country. This single detail can shape an immigrant’s entire legal journey, including their eligibility to adjust status, obtain waivers, or apply for other forms of relief. This article explores the legal landscape for those […]
Every day, undocumented immigrants show up to some of the most dangerous jobs in America—particularly in construction. They work hard, often without health insurance or safety guarantees, and put their lives at risk to build homes, offices, and roads across the country. But what happens when an undocumented worker is injured on the job? Too […]
Photo Credit: NY Senate Photo, “(03-09-22) NYS Senator Roxanne J. Persaud” (March 9, 2022), via Flickr. Licensed under CC BY 2.0. BROOKLYN, NY: New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud will host a Community Cultural Showcase in honor of her tenth anniversary in the New York State Senate, celebrating the diversity, creativity, and civic spirit […]
By: OECS Media Release | pressroom.oecs.int The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission extends heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the occasion of the nation’s 42nd Anniversary of Independence, celebrated under the theme “Perpetual Progress – A Sustainable Future in View.” In his remarks on this momentous […]
By: Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Luigi W Morris / Shutterstock.com Brooklyn’s Little Haiti is experiencing heightened fear and uncertainty as federal immigration policies shift, particularly regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals. The neighborhood, long recognized as a hub of Haitian culture and resilience, is now gripped by anxiety over potential deportations, community […]
On September 12, 2025, the United Nations General Assembly passed a historic declaration calling for an immediate ceasefire, the recognition of a sovereign Palestinian state, and “time-bound, irreversible steps” toward a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. This declaration—backed by 142 countries, with only 10 opposed and 12 abstentions—marked a significant turning point in global […]
By: Mary Campbell In an era where smartphones have become indispensable extensions of our daily lives, the revelation that government agencies can secretly transform them into tracking devices raises profound questions about privacy, civil liberties, and constitutional rights. Recent reports confirm that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has repeatedly deployed “fake cell towers,” also […]
By: caricom.org Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States—Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines—are on track to implement full Free Movement among themselves from 1 October this year. By implementing the full free movement regime, these four countries have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, leave and re-enter, move freely, […]