Photo: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Editorial credit: Tennessee Witney / Shutterstock.com WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, to Feb. 3, 2026, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Haiti. The corresponding Federal Register Notice provides […]
Eric Adams. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Katie Honan Mayor Eric Adams and Speaker Adrienne Adams shook hands Friday in a tepid ceremony celebrating an agreement on a $112.4 billion budget that they both said addressed some of the biggest issues for working-class New Yorkers. It’s the third annual budget passage from the […]
Photo: Caribbean Woman’s Health Association doula Christie George Alexis visits with client Samantha Gordon and her 11-month-old daughter, Sunday, at their Brooklyn office, June 17, 2024. Credit: Alex Krales/THE CITY By Max Rivera More than two years into a push by the Adams administration to expand access to maternal health, a program to provide free doula services […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Calculating personal injury damages in vehicle accidents is a complex process involving multiple factors to ensure fair compensation. This analysis will cover the various components of damages, the methodologies used to calculate them, and the legal principles guiding these assessments. Introduction Personal injury damages aim to compensate victims for the losses […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. Photo courtesy: Guyana Department of Public Information By Guyana Department of Public Information Although Guyana is rich in resources, the nation’s true strength lies in its ability to produce and export food globally. The government has developed an extensive agricultural plan that will be seamlessly integrated into the country’s overarching […]
By Department of Public Information The government is prioritizing the security of the country’s borders to prevent illegal activities such as drug trafficking, unauthorized migrant, and the transportation of weapons. In recent months, the administration has closely collaborated with countries such as France, Brazil, the United States, the United Kingdom, and even the regional bloc […]
By Janet Howard In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court has reaffirmed the federal law that prohibits individuals convicted of domestic violence from possessing firearms. This ruling, which comes at a crucial time amidst a heated national debate over gun control and domestic violence prevention, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle […]
Brad lander. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Madina Toure | Politico NEW YORK — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is joining an eleventh-hour push to thwart unpopular cuts to the city’s preschool program as he inches closer to challenging Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection bid next year. Lander, a progressive Democrat occupying a […]
Hakeem Jeffries. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Jeff Coltin | Politico NEW YORK — Hakeem Jeffries dealt the socialists in his backyard another loss Tuesday night, as the Democratic House minority leader’s favored Assembly candidate defeated a reelection challenger backed by the Democratic Socialists of America. Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman, whose campaign Jeffries was […]
Photo courtesy: Youtube, FCCA PAMAC There was a palpable energy, engagement and enthusiasm at the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) PAMAC Summit, held in Jamaica earlier this month. Watch the video here. Participants engaged in significant collective and bilateral meetings aimed at the continued strengthening and success of Caribbean cruise tourism. “The updates from the cruise sector […]
