US Immigration decision leaves Caribbean officials waiting Caribbean governments are seeking clarity after reports that the United States has included at least 11 CARICOM countries among 75 nations affected by a temporary pause on immigrant visa processing. Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, The Bahamas and St Vincent and the Grenadines, all named in the reported policy […]
Visa anxiety exposes fragile Caribbean mobility compact Uncertainty travels faster than facts. In recent weeks, recurring reports of U.S. visa denials affecting Saint Lucians, alongside nationals of other Caribbean citizenship-by-investment (CIP/CBI) states, have unsettled households, boardrooms, and policy circles alike. Whether every report is accurate is almost beside the point. The perception alone carries weight, […]
Grenadian-Heritage Leader Jumaane D. Williams Sworn In as New York City Public Advocate, Marking a Historic Era of Diverse Leadership New York City witnessed a powerful moment in civic history as Jumaane D. Williams, the son of Grenadian immigrants, was sworn in as New York City Public Advocate, one of the city’s top three executive […]
Jamaica celebrates opening of winter tourist season with church service By Neil Armstrong in Jamaica On the eve of the opening of Jamaica’s winter tourist season on December 15, leaders from across the tourism sector gathered at the historic Burchell Memorial Baptist Church in Montego Bay for a thanksgiving service, signalling that the country is […]
SVGTA Welcomes Dr. Kishore Shallow as New Minister of Tourism and Maritime Affairs The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA) has formally welcomed The Honourable Dr. Kishore Shallow as the newly appointed Minister of Tourism and Maritime Affairs, following the swearing-in of the new Cabinet on December 2, 2025. The Authority extended warm […]
Humanitarian Applications Now Delayed Up to Decade By Sukhram Ramkissoon It is a common conception in our community that anyone in Canada can initiate a humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) application. Whilst this is partially true, there must be solid grounds for doing so. It is strongly recommended that any person wishing to apply under this […]
T&T government denies role in visa revocation of US critic The Trinidad and Tobago Government has moved quickly to separate itself from the United States decision to cancel the travel visa of Gary Aboud, the corporate secretary of Fishermen and Friends of the Sea. Aboud said he received formal notice from the US Embassy in […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon A 75-year-old Pakistani woman, who I will refer to as Ms. Sad (not her real name), has been living in Canada with her family continuously for the past six years. She applied for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) grounds, citing several factors within her application package. Her application was refused […]
Toronto is counting down to its moment on the world stage as the city prepares to host six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and a massive fan celebration expected to draw visitors from across the globe. Earlier this month, FIFA officials met with local organizers to outline how Toronto will welcome fans for the world’s […]
New CARICOM agreement aims to ease brain drain In a move that could redefine regional integration, four Caribbean nations, Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines, have formally enacted a landmark agreement granting citizens the right to live and work freely across each other’s borders. The agreement, which came into force on Wednesday, […]
