By: Michael Ettlinger, bostonglobe.com | Editorial Credit: shutterstock.com New Boston Globe op-ed from prominent expert Michael Ettlinger highlights costs and consequences of mass deportation on U.S. economy, consumers, and communities. Washington, DC — Donald Trump’s pledge to carry out “the largest deportation operation in American history” is the most consequential immigration and economic policy proposal of the 2024 campaign. […]
By: Pan American Health Organization | Editorial Credit: Bricolage/ shutterstock.com People of African descent are 2.5 times more likely to live in poverty and often face limited access to health services. Washington, DC, August 30, 2024 (PAHO) — In commemoration of the International Day of People of African Descent, which takes place on August 31, […]
Photo courtesy: caricom.org The CARICOM Secretariat is profoundly saddened at the passing of a stalwart of our Community, Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, on 30 August 2024. In an illustrious career devoted to public service, Sir Shridath blazed a trail of excellence in diplomacy, law, academia and politics, earning respect and admiration in his homeland Guyana, […]
Photo courtesy: dpi.gov.gy “Your future is secured with the PPP/C govt” – Pres. Ali tells indigenous community as Amerindian Heritage Month kicks off With a consistent flow of investments designed to improve their living standards, Guyana’s indigenous community can rest assured that the government has its best interests at heart. This sentiment was expressed by […]
Photo courtesy: dpi.gov.gy As Guyana prepares for the 2025 general and regional elections, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reiterated the government’s commitment to upholding democracy and the rule of law. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 46th Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas, and the Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association on […]
Editorial Credit: Lev Radin /shutterstock.com 11 companies—including Chipotle, Uber, and Gucci—featured on the Comptroller’s first “Employer Wall of Shame” New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander unveiled his office’s Employer Violations Dashboard—a new tool that consolidates data from federal, state, and city enforcement agencies—identify employers who violated key labor laws across the […]
Editorial Credit: Yuri A./shuttertsock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Raul Hardy, who died on July 9, 2022, after an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens. Following a thorough investigation, which included […]
By The Office of the New York State Comptroller | Editorial Credit: Lev Radin 1,089 Reported Hate Crimes Across State in 2023, Up 69% Since 2019 New York state has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and […]
Photo Courtesy: PBS News Hour When the Supreme Court struck down New York’s concealed carry law in 2022, DA Gonzalez, like many law enforcement officials, was worried about the impact the decision could have on public safety — and redoubled his office’s efforts to keep our communities safe. Two years after that watershed ruling, known […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo IQ.INC KKK Russian President Trump Take II – Are we witnessing in real time a total collapse of the Republican Party under Trump’s leadership? What is the rationale of Christians supporting President Trump when biblical research shows that he is unfit for the office of President? Christians RESEARCH, RESEARCH […]