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 Resolving the Crisis in Haiti Rainbow/PUSH Embraces Montana Accord Process

On January 6, Rainbow/PUSH was pleased to commemorate Haitian Independence Day at its National Headquarters in recognition of the birth of the first Black Republic in the western hemisphere. January 1, 1804. Haiti was born after enslaved Africans defeated the…

Freedom United: Thank you iEye News Readers for your support in 2023!

From Joanna Ewart-James, Freedom United” [email protected] The year is almost over so we’re taking a moment to thank you for your unwavering support in 2023.  I’m writing to you because you are one of the more active members of our powerful community. Perhaps…

Joanna Ewart-James, Freedom United: And the winner is ………….

Can you believe that the year is over next week? We certainly can’t!  As we are finalizing our advocacy priorities to get ready for 2024, we need your help. Choose which campaign to push forward in 2024.  It’s simple: donate to your favorite(s)…

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – December 18, 2023

DECEMBER 18, 2023 Holland America delighted with cruise recovery Gus Antorcha, President of Holland America Line (right), speaks with FCCA President Adam Ceserano during the recent webinar. Holland America Line, which in its earliest years transported immigrants from Europe to…

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 ILO to present Labour Overview of Latin America and the Caribbean on 14 Dec 2023

The Labour Overview 2023 on this occasion will include data and analysis about the labour market in the region, as well as the way in which labour indicators evolved in 2023, and projections for 2024. The Labour Overview will be…

E.U. lawmakers: “market is tainted with forced labor”

From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United December 10, 2023News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Law & policyThe E.U. market is tainted with forced labor A group of E.U. lawmakers warns that “a substantial volume of apparel tainted by Uyghur forced labor is…

Child’s death underlines the dangers of child labor law rollbacks

December 3, 2023 From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Child slavery16-year-old’s death at sawmill underlines the dangers of weakened child labor protection lawsA 16-year-old was killed while operating a conveyor at a sawmill and…

Cayman: Spectators gather for Annual Pirates Week Turtle Release

The Cayman Turtle Conservation and Education Centre (CTCEC) joyfully welcomed spectators to its annual Turtle Release during Pirates Week. On Friday, 17th November, five yearling Green sea turtles were released into the wild at Governor’s Beach, having been carefully nurtured…

Caribbean push at World Travel Market London

Dona Regis-Prosper, CTO Secretary-General & CEO, was in London at WTM. The Caribbean made its presence felt at World Travel Market London last week, with destinations and entities like the Caribbean Tourism Organization engaging with travel sellers, industry professionals and the international media. Among…

US: House Speaker begins posting Jan. 6 videos online

Newsmax TV screenshot By Mark Swanson From Newsmax House Republicans, under the guidance of Speaker Mike Johnson, began posting the Jan. 6 videos online, the first wave of a promised 40,000-plus hours that will be available to the public. The first…