By Sir Ronald Sanders The Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, has proposed a Road Map for Haiti. It is ambitious, detailed, and promising if adequately owned by Haitians. But plans don’t save people; action, commitment, and accountability do. Haitians must set priorities, approve budgets, and be accountable to their citizens […]
By: Shenal Tissera | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit:Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Will a new Times Square casino bring a lot of new jobs to Midtown, or will it displace existing workers? That debate was front and center as the proposal faced a key public hearing on Wednesday. It was a full house at the Caesars Palace […]
By: Brian Figeroux, Esq. Purchasing a home is one of the most significant financial decisions a person will make in their lifetime. Beyond the immediate considerations of location, mortgage rates, and property value, there lies a deeper and often overlooked aspect: how this purchase integrates with your broader financial plan. Wealth management and estate planning […]
By: Staff Writer | Editorial credit: U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Kingston, Jamaica: On September 3, 2025, Jamaicans will head to the polls to elect 63 members of the House of Representatives. This election comes at a crucial juncture, with debates over constitutional reform, economic justice, and governance […]
By: Staff Writer | Editorial credit: naTsumi / Shutterstock.com Port-au-Prince, Haiti:. Haiti’s overlapping security and humanitarian crises have intensified into a nationwide emergency marked by mass displacement, hunger, disease risks, and the collapse of public services. UN and NGO assessments indicate well over 1 million people are internally displaced, with the figure rising as armed […]
By: Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Everett Collection/shutterstock.com August 17, 2025, marks the 138th anniversary of the birth of Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr., the Jamaican political activist, Black nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and founding father of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Born on August 17, 1887, in Saint Ann’s Bay, Garvey’s vision for unity, empowerment, and […]
By: caricom.org| Photo courtesy: caricom.org The critical shortage of nurses in the Region and the resulting impacts on the health sector of Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are major concerns of policymakers and the Regional Nursing Body (RNB). The issues were a common thread of speakers at the opening of the 52nd Annual […]
By: Janet Howard| Photo courtesy: Fenix Suriel/IQ inc. On July 26th, the Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services (BNHS) hosted its Home Ownership Resource Fair, an event that brought together mortgage lenders, insurance companies, city agencies, and elected officials under one roof. The mission was clear: to equip low- and moderate-income families with the tools, knowledge, and […]
By: Mary Campbell Immigration court is one of the most intimidating places you can find yourself. Every case is high stakes—your future, your family, and your ability to remain in the United States are on the line. Yet too many immigrants walk into court without an attorney, thinking they can “explain their side” or handle […]
Editorial credit: PJ McDonnell / Shutterstock.com Users Lost More Than $1 Billion While Zelle Operator Controlled by Major Banks Knew the Platform Was Vulnerable to Scammers AG James Encourages New Yorkers Who Lost Money to Zelle Scams to File a Report with OAG’s Consumer Frauds Bureau NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James […]