Make ‘Haitian-Led’ Mean Something

Make ‘Haitian-Led’ Mean Something

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 […]

Haiti’s Humanitarian Emergency: Where It’s Worst, What Aid Groups Are Doing, and Why Funding Matters

Haiti’s Humanitarian Emergency: Where It’s Worst, What Aid Groups Are Doing, and Why Funding Matters

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 […]

The Importance of Black Americans Developing Cultural and Economic Investment Relationships with Black People Outside the USA

The Importance of Black Americans Developing Cultural and Economic Investment Relationships with Black People Outside the USA

By Esther Claudette Gittens The global Black community shares a rich history of resilience, innovation, and cultural wealth. Despite the forced displacement of Africans through the transatlantic slave trade and the systemic disenfranchisement of Black populations worldwide, Black people have continuously built, rebuilt, and contributed significantly to economies, cultures, and political movements. Black Americans, in […]

New Year Statement by New Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Honorable Mia Amor Mottley, S.C., M.P Prime Minister of Barbados

New Year Statement by New Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Honorable Mia Amor Mottley, S.C., M.P Prime Minister of Barbados

Photo By Caricom Press  “In our unity lies our strength. This must be our truth and our rallying cry. Whether tackling the climate crisis, addressing gun violence, or championing equitable global financial reforms, we must act with one voice and one purpose.” My beloved brothers and sisters of the Caribbean, As we step boldly into […]