By OECS | Photo credit: OECS March 7, 2025 – Grenada has received six state-of-the-art automated Kiosk Machines from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission. This initiative was supported by the European Union (EU) through the Regional Integration through Growth Harmonization and Technology (RIGHT) Programme. This is part of an ongoing Border Management Enhancement Programme which […]
By America’svoice.org | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com | Photo of Congressman Adriano Espaillat Washington, DC – Yesterday, following Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s (D-NY) powerful Spanish language response to President Trump’s joint address to Congress Tuesday evening, the National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC) stated in a social media post, “Democrats literally chose an illegal immigrant to give their response […]
By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services | Editorial credit: Evan El-Amin / shutterstock.com During his 100-minute speech to Congress, Trump failed to substantively address two of his key issues on the campaign trail: immigration and the economy. After three months of contemplating the fate of their party following a brutal election cycle, Democrats displayed […]
By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services Vaccine skepticism, public policy changes, misinformation, and a fear of deportation has created the perfect storm for a severe flu season, say experts. Vaccine skepticism, along with a more virulent strain of the influenza virus, is contributing to an extremely difficult season for the common flu. The Centers […]
By Caribbean Business Report The 5th United Nations Ocean Forum on trade-related aspects of Sustainable Development Goal #14 is taking place online. The ocean is essential to all life. It sustains biodiversity, regulates the climate and generates oxygen while supporting food security, creating jobs and driving global trade. But climate change, overfishing and pollution […]
By Sir Ronald Sanders | Photo of The Organization of American States flag The campaign for the position of Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) has been tainted by misinformation and political distortion, particularly on social media. A misleading narrative has emerged, falsely framing the election as a geopolitical battle between the […]
By: Julian Shen-Berro, chalkbeat.org | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams has appointed a new leader to oversee a City Hall office for early childhood education, filling the role more than a year after the former executive director departed. Amber Cartwright, who previously worked as vice president of core services at […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The historical and modern relationship between Russia and Ukraine is deeply complex, shaped by centuries of cultural, political, and military entanglements. Ukraine, often viewed as the borderland between East and West, has long been at the center of Russian imperial ambitions. From the Tsarist era to the Soviet Union and into […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Below the Sky / shutterstock.com Former President Donald Trump’s approach to Russia and Ukraine has fueled debates among foreign policy experts, politicians, and intelligence officials. While Trump has repeatedly claimed to be tough on Russia, his rhetoric and policy decisions often suggest a preference for Putin’s leadership and […]
By Chris Tobias Each level of government has distinct responsibilities in shaping labor laws and regulating workplace productivity. New York City (NYC) Regulations As a city with one of the largest labor markets in the country, NYC has implemented progressive labor policies, including: Fair Workweek Laws – Requires predictable scheduling for fast-food and retail workers […]
