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In a striking diplomatic move, El Salvador has offered to accept deportees from the United States of any nationality—including violent criminals currently incarcerated in American prisons—under a new agreement touted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as “the most unprecedented and extraordinary migratory pact in the world.” The announcement came late Monday after Secretary…
Port-au-Prince, Haiti — February 4, 2025 The Haitian National Police (PNH) announced on Monday the arrest of Maria Estela Fajardo, a Dominican businesswoman and owner of the nightclub “La Patrona” in Tabarre 36, following a cross-border investigation into alleged human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The arrest underscores growing regional efforts to combat transnational crime. Fajardo,…
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — In a twist ripped from a crime thriller, Trinidad and Tobago’s highest-ranking law enforcement official, Police Commissioner Erla Harewood-Christopher, has been hauled into custody, her golden handcuffs gleaming under the Caribbean sun. Alongside her, Major Roger Best, former director of the shadowy Strategic Services Agency (SSA), faces the music in…
Dominica, the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, is poised for an exciting week as it prepares to welcome 20,551 cruise visitors aboard seven cruise ships from February 3 to 9, 2025. This influx of tourists is expected to provide a significant boost to the island’s cruise tourism sector, showcasing Dominica’s adventure, culture, and stunning natural…
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) closed its Washington, D.C., headquarters on Monday, with staff instructed to work remotely, according to an email obtained by ABC News. The sudden closure comes amid claims by Elon Musk that a Department of Government Efficiency is in the process of “shutting down” USAID. USAID, a key federal…
By Frantz Benoit Beyoncé has once again shattered barriers, this time in the world of country music. The global superstar made history at the Grammy Awards by becoming the first Black woman in 50 years to win in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category. She took home the award for her hit collaboration with Miley…
By Frantz Benoit Police have apprehended a 31-year-old man who had been evading authorities since last October. The suspect, identified as Ronald Balgobin, a taxi driver from Linden, was discovered hiding under a bed during a search operation in Lot 1, Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara, over the weekend. Balgobin was wanted in connection…
By Frantz Benoit On Sunday, former U.S. President Donald Trump made unsubstantiated claims on his social media platform, Truth Social, alleging that “certain classes of people” in South Africa were being treated “very badly” and vowing to cut off U.S. funding to the country until the matter is investigated. “South Africa is confiscating land, and…
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global economy, U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on some of America’s closest trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, and China. The decision, which includes a 25 percent levy on goods from Canada and Mexico, a 10 percent tax on Chinese imports, and a 10…
The Canadian government has issued updated travel advisories for several popular Caribbean destinations, including Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago, as well as Mexico. The advisories cite rising levels of violence, crime, and shortages of essential supplies as key concerns for travelers. While the highest-level warnings have not been issued,…
