PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says almost half of the internally displaced persons in Haiti’s capital have had to leave their temporary accommodations in host communities and now reside in vulnerable conditions in improvised sites, nearly doubling the figure from the end of 2022.
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WASHINGTON, DC – United States President Joseph Biden has bestowed the US Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award on Trinidadian Hazra Ali.
NASSAU, Bahamas – Former Bahamian prime minister, Dr Hubert Minnis is calling for a parliamentary debate ahead of The Bahamas sending said military personnel to Haiti as part of a multi-national force to bring peace and stability to the island.
NEW YORK, New York – New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams has called for a “federal agenda” to support asylum seekers.
NEW YORK, New York – The Democratic leader in the United States House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, and a high-level Biden administration official , are expected to address a conference on Guyana next month, the New York-based Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID) has announced.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Organization of American States (OAS) has welcomed Kenya’s willingness to play a leading role in sending an international force to Haiti, as escalating violence between armed gangs and police in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country is fueling a humanitarian crisis that has displaced tens of thousands of people.
NEW YORK, New York – Immigration advocates have welcomed a United States District Court ruling striking down the Joe Biden administration’s new rules for asylum-seekers at the US-Mexico border.
NEW YORK, New York – New York City Public Advocate, Jumaane D. Williams, has questioned the Eric Adams administration’s new 60-day shelter stay limit for adult migrants and refugees.
WASHINGTON, DC – The United States has welcomed the decision by Kenya to lead a multinational force into Haiti as escalating violence between armed gangs and police in Haiti is fueling a humanitarian crisis that has displaced tens of thousands of people.
SYDNEY, Australia – Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz earned a historic draw against powerhouses France but lost captain and main striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw, after the Manchester City superstar was sent off in the dying moments of the nil-draw at Allianz Stadium here Sunday.
MELBOURNE, Australia – Jamaica’s quest to create even more history at the FIFA Women’s World Cup ended here Tuesday when they bowed out of the tournament with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the round-of-16.
WASHINGTON, DC – The US State Department is urging Americans to restrict travel to Haiti, due to kidnapping, crime, civil unrest, and poor health care infrastructure.
In a resounding display of unity and empowerment, Miami-Dade County is thrilled to unveil its eagerly anticipated second Black Business Month celebration throughout August. With a rich tapestry of culture showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit, this momentous occasion aims to honor the multi-billion-dollar contributions of Black-owned businesses to the regional economy while fostering an environment of belonging and prosperity for all. Miami-Dade County is rolling out the figurative red carpet during a launch event at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park on Thursday, August 3, at 6:00 p.m. All events are free, and registration is accessible at www.bit.ly/MDEATevents.