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Last Wednesday appearing before the United States Congressional Committee on Oversight, amid the heightened demand and the demonstrations for his resignation, New York City Mayor Eric Adams continued working with Donald Trump’s administration on the issue of mass deportation. Fighting against the repeated efforts to disrupt his first term as mayor, Adams declared that he will not resign and during the congressional hearing on sanctuary cities, the mayor did not […]

FIFA has promised $1 billion in prize money to the 32 teams participating in the Men's Club World Cup in the United States. The long-awaited confirmation follows a broadcast deal subsequently being agreed with streaming service DAZN backed by Saudi Arabian money. Clubs in Europe with 12 entries in the inaugural lineup, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain, had sought promises from FIFA that they could […]

Two leading and influential Caribbean Community leaders this week came out forcefully against plans by the Trump administration to cancel visas of regional government officials because various governments have employed Cuban medical professionals to work in their health sectors over the decades. Outgoing Trinidadian Prime Minister Keith Rowley and Vincentian Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves have both lashed out at the initiative, saying they would lose no sleep if their visas […]

Despite being Trinidad and Tobago's most accomplished cyclist at the World Track Cycling Championships, with two silver medals, cyclist Nicholas Paul wants more. He hopes to become a world champion. His second-place finishes in the 1km time trial in 2021 and sprints in 2023 saw him surpass former T&T cyclists Roger Gibbon and Gene "Geronimo" Samuel, who each earned a medal at the World Champs. Paul is the only T&T […]

West Indies Masters lost their first match of the International Masters League (IML), losing by 21 runs to Sri Lanka Masters at the BCA Stadium. Playing without Chris Gayle and captain Brian Lara, the West Indies Masters only managed 152/5 from their 20 overs in response to the Sri Lanka Masters' total of 173/9. After being sent into bat, Ascla Gunaratne smacked an impressive 64 off 45 balls, and skipper […]

T&T Red Force Women lifted the 2025 CG United Super50 Cup after defeating Barbados by seven wickets in the final at Warner Park in St. Kitts. Superb bowling from spinners Anisa Mohammed with 3/17, skipper Karishma Ramharack with 2/12, and 15-year-old fast bowler Amrita Ramtahal with 2/5 dismantled Barbados women for 71 all out from 29 overs. Batting first, Barbados' Asabi Callender, who made 28, and Trishan Holder, with 15, […]

Caribbean Delegates from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will soon meet to analyze the progress and challenges for fulfilling the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda (SDA) in the LAC. The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) said the March 31 to April 4 event would bring together representatives of governments, the UN system, regional and international organizations, the private sector, academia, and civil society. Peru will chair […]

For over four decades, Michel Chataigne has been a pioneer in the world of fashion, hair, and makeup, and now, New Yorkers will get a chance to experience his groundbreaking work up close.  As part of the Haiti X New York (HXNY) residency program, Chataigne will be showcased in a special exhibition in Brooklyn from March 16 to April 13, 2025. The event will celebrate the Haitian artist's incredible 40-year career, […]