WASHINTON, DC – The leader of the Leader of the House Democratic Caucus, Hakeem Jeffries, has warned that the political and socio-economic crisis in Haiti, is “a human rights emergency,” as criminal gangs continue their efforts to topple the Ariel Henry administration.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping, Dr. Irfaan Ali, Friday confirmed that regional leaders will meet in Jamaica on Monday to discuss the ongoing situation in the French-speaking member state of Haiti.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Brazilian  President, Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, Wednesday called for greater collaboration between his country and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) saying it was necessary to revamp the old policies where the south American country had placed more emphasis on relationships with the richer developed nations.

NEW YORK, New York – New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that the city has reached an agreement with The Legal Aid Society in providing additional flexibility for the “Right to Shelter” for migrants. 

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Haiti’s police chief, Frantz Elbe, has called on his officers to close ranks to better defend the country even as Prime Minister Dr. Ariel Henry faces increasing pressure to resign.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana - The United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has reiterated Washington’s commitment to ensuring peace and security in Haiti.

MIAMI, FL - The Governor of Florida,  Ron DeSantis says he has dedicated significant resources to combat illegal vessels coming to the state from countries such as Haiti. In response to the worsening crisis, the governor in a statement on Wednesday committed additional resources to deal with a potential mass migration from Haiti into his state. 

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – A coalition of wanted criminal armed gangs has claimed power in Haiti, blocking Prime Minister Dr. Ariel Henry from returning home after he had travelled to Kenya to sign an agreement allowing for a United Nations Security Council sanctioned international force to restore peace and security in Haiti.

KINGSTON , Jamaica – The local and international music fraternity is mourning the death of Peter Anthony Morgan, the lead singer of the Grammy award winning reggae group, Morgan Heritage.

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – Prime Minister Ariel Henry Tuesday formally announced his intention to resign as Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders said they had brokered  a deal for Haiti paving the way for a “peaceful transition of power” in the French-speaking CARICOM country.

GLASGOW, Scotland – Julien Alfred sped to a world-leading 6.98 seconds to clinch gold in the women’s 60 meters final on Saturday and deliver St Lucia their first-ever medal at a World Indoor Championships.

NEW YORK, New York – New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced an additional 10 percent cut in the budgeted city-funded asylum seeker costs on top of the successful 20 percent asylum seeker cut in the Preliminary Budget, while continuing intensive case work for migrants to help them on their path to self-sufficiency.