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12/26/2025
New Caribbean Music Drops For Carnival 2026 Season
BY NAN ET EDITORNews Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Dec. 26, 2025: Carnival 2026 may still be months away, but the road has already started with new Caribbean music. From soca anthems built for trucks and fetes to melodic reflections and riddim-driven collaborations, a wave of new music is landing ear
12/24/2025
How Caribbean Citizenship Programs Are Helping Families Plan A Better Future
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Dec. 24, 2025: Have you ever thought about settling in a place where life feels calm, systems feel clear, and planning feels manageable? Many families think about this today while looking at stable options for travel, residence, and long-term security. Caribbean
12/24/2025
The Gospel According To ICE This Christmas
By Felicia J. PersaudNews Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds Dec. 24, 2025: This Christmas Day, as politicians invoke God, Christianity and “biblical values” to justify power, a different gospel is being preached across America.It is not the Gospel according to Matthew, Mark, Luke or John. It is the Gospe
12/24/2025
The Trump Gold Card Adds a Price Tag To U.S. Residency And New Questions to Immigration Law
News Americas, Washington, D.C., Dec. 24, 2025: President Donald Trump has introduced a new, donation-driven pathway to U.S. permanent residence, unveiling what the administration is calling the Trump Gold Card immigration initiative.The Trump Gold Card introduces a donation-based pathway to U.S. pe
12/24/2025
DHS Changes H-1B Visa Selection To Favor Higher-Skilled, Higher-Paid Workers
News Americas, Washington, D.C., Weds. Dec. 24, 2025: The DHS announced on Dec. 23, 2025 that it is amending regulations governing the H-1B work visa program, replacing the long-standing random lottery system with a weighted selection process designed to prioritize higher-skilled and higher-paid for
12/24/2025
USCIS Updates VAWA Policy Manual Amid Sharp Rise In Self-Petitions
News Americas, Washington, D.C., Dec. 24, 2025: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, (USCIS) has announced updates to its Policy Manual governing the Violence Against Women Act, (VAWA), program, citing an unprecedented surge in filings and growing concerns over misuse and fraud.According to US
12/23/2025
From Port-Au-Prince To Harlem: How A Haitian Immigrant Handbag Maker Became A Viral Fashion Phenomenon
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Dec. 23, 2025: In a moment when Haitian immigrants are often discussed through the lens of crisis, deportation, or policy debates, Pierre Laborde, a Harlem-based Haitian born designer, is quietly rewriting that narrative – one handcrafted handbag at a time.Haitian
12/22/2025
Pope Leo Appoints Caribbean Immigrant Bishop To Lead Diocese That Includes Mar-a-Lago
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Dec. 22, 2025: In a move heavy with symbolism amid heated U.S. immigration debates, Pope Leo XIV has appointed a Caribbean-born priest and outspoken migrant advocate to lead the Catholic diocese that includes Mar-a-Lago, the private estate of former U.S. President D