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Cayman: REPATRIATION OF CUBAN MIGRANTS AND ARRIVAL OF NEW GROUP

CBC photo migrants being escorted to aircraft for repatriation-13022026 Grand Cayman, 16 February 2026 – The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service(CBC) repatriated nine (9) migrants to the Republic of Cuba on Friday, 13 February 2026. The nine male…

Cayman Government Preparedness Response to Regional Migration Developments

Grand Cayman, 11 February 2026 — Following the recent arrival of ten (10) Cubannationals in Little Cayman on 1 February, the Government of the Cayman Islandsconfirms that there are currently twenty-six (26) Cuban migrants on island. TheGovernment continues to monitor…

 CBC- Two Cuban Migrants Escape Detention Facility

From Customs & Border Control Service Grand Cayman, 8 February 2026 — The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that two (2) Cuban male illegal migrants escaped from the Immigration Detention Centre at Fairbanks on Saturday, 7…

Column: Chris Famous On Immigration & More

From BerNews [Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] During the years of 2013 – 2016, Bermuda was gripped by a significant social and political movement as citizens took to the streets to march and protest against proposed legislations by the…

The progress at risk

By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United  January 4th, 2026News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Law & policy25 years on: reflecting on the TVPA and Palermo Protocol—and the progress at riskAs the new year begins, we reflect on the 25th…

IOC Honorary President and ORF Chair Bach: We will strengthen our support for refugees around the world

19 December 2025 – Speaking in Geneva this week, IOC Honorary President and ORF Chair Thomas Bach called on attendees at the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review to honour Filippo Grandi’s legacy “by ensuring that sport reaches every person forced to flee their…

A stark reminder on International Migrants Day

By Joanna Ewart-James, Freedom United This year has been extremely challenging for migrants. Around the world, political leaders have openly denigrated people on the move, fueling harsher border policies, sweeping crackdowns, and a growing willingness by governments to treat migrants as…

Whose freedom pays for our festive season?

From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United  This year has been tough. Donations are down. Our independent work depends on your support. Please donate if you’re able — it truly makes a difference December 14th, 2025 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Supply chainThe…

Rage Against the ICE Machine

Teaser: Trump’s ICE forces are facing militant and organized opposition everywhere they turn.

Saudi Arabia to end kafala (migrant labor sponsorship) scheme

From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United  October 26th, 2025News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Forced laborSaudi Arabia finally turning the page on the Kafala systemSaudi Arabia has announced the dismantling of the exploitative Kafala system, long linked to forced…