By: Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat |thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: Luis Yanez / Shutterstock.com This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. In response to a blizzard of executive orders from President Donald Trump, the Public Broadcasting Service recently erased a series of videos made in partnership with New York City Public Schools focused on LGBTQ […]
By: Jon Campbell | Gothamist.com | Editorial credit: noamgalai / Shutterstock.com Gov. Kathy Hochul will not remove embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, saying his fate should be left to the voters to decide at the ballot box. Hochul, a Democrat, announced Thursday that she will not invoke her authority under state […]
By Staff Writer The Trump administration has announced a controversial decision to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 500,000 Haitian nationals living in the United States, leaving them vulnerable to deportation beginning in August 2025. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed on Thursday that deportation protections and work permits for 521,000 Haitians under the […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: atm2003 / Shutterstock.com The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been embroiled in conflict for decades, with neighboring Rwanda playing a significant role in the region’s instability. Rwanda’s involvement, particularly through support of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group, has led to territorial gains in eastern DRC, […]
By Sir Ronald Sanders Two Executive Orders issued by U.S. President Donald Trump have sparked concern across the Caribbean, much as they have in Central America and beyond. One mandates the removal of illegal migrants from the U.S., while the other shutters the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), an institution that has long been […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the simplest and quickest way to erase most debts, yet many people avoid it due to misconceptions, fear, and bad advice. Here’s why: Fear of Losing Property (Which Rarely Happens) Many believe that filing for Chapter 7 means they will lose their home, car, and all their […]
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By dpi.gov.gy | Photo credit: dpi.gov Gov’t has put in place ‘safeguards’ to prevent corrupt practices, according to Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo who has reinforced the government’s commitment to accountable and transparent governance, making it clear that there is no deliberate attempt by his administration to shadow any appearance of corrupt practices. On the […]
By dpi.gov.gy President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has outlined several key issues that Guyana will prioritise at the 48th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government, as part of efforts to advance regional integration and economic growth. The meeting runs from February 19-21 in Bridgetown, Barbados, and will address longstanding concerns including the free […]
By Janet Howard Rihanna, synonymous with talent, style, and influence, is a true Caribbean superstar and global icon. Born Robyn Rihanna Fenty on February 20, 1988, in Saint Michael, Barbados, she has made an indelible mark on the worlds of music, fashion, beauty, and business. Rihanna has inspired millions worldwide with her unique voice, unmatched […]