The Trump administration has announced that migrants living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will be eligible for financial assistance if they voluntarily leave the country as the administration moves to end protections for certain groups. Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said TPS recipients should either…

President Irfaan Ali has announced that Guyana will soon introduce a comprehensive social housing programme aimed at improving access to affordable housing for vulnerable and low-income citizens, while eliminating the country’s housing backlog within the next four years. Speaking at the opening of the International Business Expo 2026, Ali said the new strategy, which will be officially unveiled…

Khadijah Farrakhan, the longtime wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and the organization’s First Lady, has died at the age of 90. The Nation of Islam announced her passing on Saturday in a statement that opened with a verse from the Quran, saying that Mother Khadijah Farrakhan had “returned to Allah.” The organization […]

The rich flavors, colorful traditions, and infectious rhythms of the Caribbean came alive in Brooklyn over the weekend as hundreds gathered in Bedford-Stuyvesant for the annual Taste of the Caribbean festival, celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The festival transformed the neighborhood into a lively showcase of Caribbean culture, with the aroma of jerk chicken, shrimp empanadas, roti…

Pan Trinbago has confirmed that it has officially received the 2026 Steelpan Players’ Remittances, ending months of uncertainty surrounding payments to musicians who performed in this year’s Panorama competition. In a statement shared on its official social media platforms, the organization announced that President Beverley Ramsey-Moore accepted the remittance cheques, marking a significant…

by Mell P Confession: before attending the Tony Award-winning musical CATS: The Jellicle Ball , I had never been to a ballroom event. Like many theatergoers, my relationship with CATS was limited to vague memories of leotards, feline makeup, and the unavoidable power ballad “Memory.” I knew Andrew Lloyd Webber’s original musical was beloved by some, baffling to […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James has strongly criticized the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants, describing the ruling as “a betrayal of our values” and of America’s longstanding humanitarian commitments. In a statement released following the Court’s 6-3 decision,…

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS)for hundreds of thousands of Haitians has sparked renewed scrutiny of Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who joined the Court’s 6-3 conservative majority despite being the adoptive mother of two children born in Haiti. An opinion article published by The Root described the vote as […]

The Port-of-Spain City Corporation (POSCC) has failed to pay its civil servants for June after running out of budgeted funds for salaries, prompting Mayor Chinua Alleyne to warn that the fiscal crisis he predicted months ago has now become a reality. “I warned the national community over two months ago that local government was heading […]

Five Jamaican citizens are among six individuals indicted in the United States in connection with an alleged multimillion-dollar sweepstakes fraud operation that prosecutors say primarily targeted elderly Americans. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut, those charged are Andre-Jon Gayle, 33, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Aaliyah Mayne, 25, of Dania, Florida;…

A 23-year-old Louisiana man has become the first person in the Gulf Coast region to be declared functionally cured of sickle cell disease, marking a major milestone in the use of gene-editing technology to treat the inherited blood disorder. Daniel Cressy, of Metairie, Louisiana, underwent treatment with Casgevy, the world’s first approved CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing therapy for sickle […]

by Victor Hernandez Some events entertain us. Some events educate us. And then there are those rare events that remind us who we are. The 17th Annual NYC Multicultural Festival, held on June 6, 2026, at Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell and June 20, 2026, along St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, was one of those rare […]

A Queens man has been indicted on 23 criminal charges after New York authorities accused him of orchestrating an elaborate deed theft scheme that allegedly stripped an elderly Brooklyn woman living with dementia of her home and hundreds of thousands of dollars. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that 58-year-old Mark Salkey was arrested on June […]

Charles Schumer and Yvette Clarke have vowed to pursue legislative action after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Trump administration can terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants. The 6-3 decision clears the way for the administration to end TPS protections for more than 350,000 Haitians and about […]

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pledged that the city will continue supporting Haitian and Syrian immigrants following the United States Supreme Court’s decision allowing the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of migrants. In a strongly worded statement issued after the ruling, Mamdani condemned the decision as one of […]

Pressure is mounting on Jamaica’s government after the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) joined a growing coalition of business groups, civil society organizations, and church leaders urging Prime Minister Andrew Holness to remove Dr. Andrew Wheatley from the Cabinet pending the outcome of allegations raised by the Integrity Commission. The call follows the Integrity Commission’s…

Reggae icons Buju Banton and Stephen Marley have been joined by Gramps Morgan for select dates of the highly anticipated Roots & Rhymes Summer Tour, bringing together three celebrated Jamaican performers for what is being billed as one of reggae’s biggest concert events of 2026. Gramps Morgan will appear on 12 tour dates, beginning on June 26 and concluding on July 18, adding another layer […]

Jamaican-American elected officials Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and Assemblymember Brian Cunningham delivered commanding performances in Tuesday’s Democratic primary elections, securing decisive victories and reinforcing their political influence in Brooklyn. According to updated results from the New York City Board of Elections, both incumbents cruised to re-election in contests that attracted…

The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has acknowledged the presence of more than 180 criminal gangs operating across the country, according to a recent report issued by the United Kingdom Home Office, which highlights the growing influence of organized crime and its impact on national security. The report notes that gangs of varying sizes and […]

The controversy surrounding the reappointment of CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett has intensified following the release of an independent legal opinion from Trinidad and Tobago that concludes the process was procedurally flawed and potentially invalid under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. The 48-page opinion, prepared by Professor Rajendra Ramlogan of The University of the West […]

The debate surrounding Jamaica’s agreement with the United States to receive third-country nationals (TCNs) deported from America temporarily continues to widen, with church leaders now joining calls for greater transparency and public consultation. Chairman of the St. James Ministers Fraternal, Reverend Glendon Powell, has criticized the Government for finalizing the arrangement without first…

Inspired by the melodies of steel drums and the dynamics of a family in conflict, playwright Eljon Wardally has written a drama that transports audiences to a small family rum shop in Grenada. “Blooming in Dry Season,” a poignant tale about a family, is presented by Woodie King, Jr.’s New Federal Theatre in partnership with […]

This June marks the 20th year of the national observance of Caribbean American Heritage Month in the United States. It is a designation born out of vision, advocacy, persistence, and the long-overdue recognition that Caribbean Americans have helped shape the history, culture, economy, politics, and moral direction of this country. For two decades, June has […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has firmly rejected suggestions that Jamaica bowed to pressure from the United States when it agreed to accept third-country nationals (TCNs) under a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU), insisting that the arrangement was carefully evaluated and aligned with Jamaica’s national interests. Speaking during an interview on Cliff Hughes Online, Holness…

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has announced that Trinidad and Tobago will receive additional maritime assets and enhanced security assistance from the United States as part of a broader strategy to combat crime, drug trafficking, and border vulnerabilities. Speaking on the country’s security challenges, Persad-Bissessar said the government has strengthened border protection measures since…

Opposition to Jamaica’s controversial agreement with the United States to accept non-national deportees is intensifying, with trade union leaders warning that the island risks becoming a temporary holding ground for undocumented migrants while grappling with its own social and economic challenges. Veteran trade unionist and president of the Union of Clerical, Administrative and Supervisory…

Governor Kathy Hochul announced 28 judicial appointments, consisting of seven new judges on the Court of Claims, seventeen appointments to new terms of sitting judges of the Court of Claims, and four interim Justices of the Supreme Court. “Our judicial system works best when we have talented, qualified jurists on the bench,” Governor Hochul said. […]

A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s efforts to expand a database containing millions of Americans’ personal information, ruling that the system violated privacy protections and posed risks to voting rights. In a 75-page decision, US District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the administration had improperly merged Social Security records with citizenship data from the […]

Haiti’s historic return to the FIFA World Cup came to an end after a dominant Brazil side secured a 3-0 victory to advance to the knockout stage, making the Caribbean nation the first team eliminated from contention in the expanded 48-team tournament. Led by a brilliant performance from Matheus Cunha, Brazil delivered the result they needed […]

Two Brooklyn educators have been recognized among New York City’s most outstanding teachers after earning grand prizes in the 2026 FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence, with each receiving a $25,000 personal award and additional funding for their schools. Rayhan Ahmed of Gotham Professional Arts Academy and Shaude Tyson of P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School were named grand prize…