The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is commemorating 49 years of the EC dollar being pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate of EC$2.70 to US$1.00. Governor, Timothy N. J. Antoine says, “this is a tremendous achievement by the collection of Small Island Development States (SIDS) of which we ought to be justifiably […]
Editorial credit: Dennis MacDonald / Shutterstock.com The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Barbados will host the 2025 edition of its flagship State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), taking place from September 30 to October 3, 2025 at Hilton Barbados Resort. The annual gathering — widely regarded as the premier forum for shaping […]
Editorial credit: John de la Bastide / Shutterstock.com Nerdy has returned to winning ways by securing the Groovy Soca Monarch title with his infectious hit “Warning”. The Power Soca segment was won by the duo Dezral [Calypso King] and Jardel with this punchy Dennery segment hit “The Car”. $40,000 grand prize was on offer for […]
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: The World Traveller / Shutterstock.com The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed Tuesday that a “safe third country deportation flight” landed in Eswatini—formerly Swaziland—carrying five non-U.S. citizens convicted of violent crimes. According to DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, the individuals were “so uniquely barbaric” that their home countries—Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, […]
By Janet Howard | Photos Courtesy of Jim Walden’s Campaign In a city long dominated by party politics and insider deals, Jim Walden is running a campaign that defies convention. As an independent candidate for mayor of New York City, Walden brings decades of experience as a federal prosecutor and a civil rights attorney to […]
By Fenix Suriel Before the 20th century, health insurance in the U.S. was rare and often charitable. In 2000, an estimated 14% of the population was without health insurance coverage for the entire year, according to the United States Census Bureau. Employer-based insurance emerged during World War II wage freezes, with fringe benefits like health […]
By Anne Webster | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.com Introduction: Empowerment Through Preparation For many parents in immigrant communities across the United States, the possibility of an encounter between their child and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a source of profound and legitimate anxiety. In a climate of aggressive and often unpredictable […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq., the Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com In today’s charged immigration enforcement climate, the risk of encountering U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not limited to border zones. Across the United States—especially in urban centers—ICE officers have been observed approaching individuals in parks, […]
By: Guyana DPI | Photos courtesy: Guyana DPI President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday promised Guyanese transformative development on a scale never seen before, if given a second term in office. The president made this commitment while addressing a large gathering of supporters on Sunday at the launch of the PPPC’s 2025 election campaign […]
As the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) concludes, Caribbean leaders and global partners are reaffirming one of the region’s most urgent calls: unlocking long-term, sustainable financing for ocean action. During the conference, the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), Government of Grenada, OECS, and over 15 international partners convened a high-level side event titled “Actioning Blue: […]