# haitian (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover haitian. Page: Feed: --- ## [NY, Jean Michel Basquiat To Be Celebrated by NYTW](https://nycaribnews.com/ny-jean-michel-basquiat-to-be-celebrated-by-nytw/) _2026-08-22 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ The life, artistry and enduring cultural influence of celebrated Haitian-American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat will take centre stage at New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) this fall with the return of In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a solo theatrical work created and performed by Obie Award-winning actor, playwright and director Roger Guenveur Smith. The production is scheduled to \[…\] ## [Guyanese Rodriques Birkett Ahead In Informal Poll for Secretary General Of UN](https://nycaribnews.com/guyanese-rodriques-birkett-ahead-in-informal-poll-for-secretary-general-of-un/) _2026-08-22 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ Guyana’s candidate for United Nations secretary-general, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has emerged as the leading contender in the latest informal Security Council poll, giving her campaign a significant boost in the race to succeed António Guterres. Rodrigues-Birkett received eight “encourage” votes in the second straw poll conducted by the 15-member Security Council on Friday, narrowly… ## [Cuba – US Continues To Impose More Sanctions And Pain On The Country](https://nycaribnews.com/cuba-us-continues-to-impose-more-sanctions-and-pain-on-the-country/) _2026-08-22 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ The United States has intensified its economic pressure on Cuba with a fresh round of sanctions targeting the island’s construction sector, state-owned companies and officials linked to a Cuban organisation accused by Washington of advancing anti-American activities. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures on Thursday, adding Cuba’s Ministry of Construction and eight \[…\] ## [Haiti – US Ending TPS, First Set of Deportees Land In Country](https://nycaribnews.com/haiti-us-ending-tps-first-set-of-deportees-land-in-country/) _2026-08-22 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ The United States has carried out its first major deportation flight to Haiti since the Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, sending more than 160 people back to a country still grappling with widespread gang violence, displacement and a severe humanitarian crisis. The flight, which arrived Thursday at Cap-Haïtien International Airport, marked the \[…\] ## [Jamaica – Military Agreement Between US And Jamaica Signed](https://nycaribnews.com/jamaica-military-agreement-between-us-and-jamaica-signed/) _2026-08-22 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ Jamaica and the United States have signed a new military agreement designed to strengthen cooperation between the two countries on security, organised crime, drug trafficking and disaster response. The Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) was signed on August 20 and establishes a framework governing the temporary presence of US military personnel in Jamaica, as well as Jamaican \[…\] ## [Jamaican Film ‘Stew Peas’ to Open in US at Maryland](https://nycaribnews.com/jamaican-film-stew-peas-to-open-in-us-at-maryland/) _2026-08-21 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ Jamaican storytelling will take center stage in Maryland this weekend when the acclaimed psychological thriller Stew Peas makes its United States screening debut as part of Jamaica’s 64th Independence celebrations. The two-day event, scheduled for August 22–23, is endorsed by the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C. and forms part of the Embassy’s activities commemorating \[…\] ## [NY – Mother And Daughter, Trinidadians, Allegedly Murdered by Her Son](https://nycaribnews.com/ny-mother-and-daughter-trinidadians-allegedly-murdered-by-her-son/) _2026-08-21 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ The Trinidad and Tobago community in New York is mourning the deaths of a Trinidadian-born mother and her daughter, who were allegedly killed inside their Far Rockaway, Queens, home in a violent incident involving the woman’s son. The victims have been identified as 56-year-old Clemer Ponce and her 28-year-old daughter, Selena Ponce. Both were found dead \[…\] ## [NYC – What State Test Scores Get Wrong About Students, OP Ed by The Chancellor](https://nycaribnews.com/nyc-what-state-test-scores-get-wrong-about-studentsop-ed-by-the-chancellor/) _2026-08-21 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels is urging families, educators and policymakers to look beyond standardized test scores when assessing student achievement, arguing that a single examination cannot capture the full range of abilities, progress and circumstances that shape a child’s education. In an opinion piece, Samuels acknowledges the importance of state assessments while \[…\] ## [Immigration – Greater Public Scrutiny for Green Card Applicants](https://nycaribnews.com/immigration-greater-public-scrutiny-for-green-card-applicants/) _2026-08-21 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ Immigrants seeking permanent residency in the United States are set to face broader scrutiny under a revived federal “public charge” policy that gives immigration officers greater discretion to determine whether applicants are likely to become dependent on government assistance. The Trump administration is moving away from the narrower standards established under the Biden administration, with \[…\] ## [T&T – Bomb Threats To Ministries And Courts Being Investigated](https://nycaribnews.com/tt-bomb-threats-to-ministries-and-courts-being-investigated/) _2026-08-21 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is investigating a series of bomb threats made against several courts, a government ministry and a shopping plaza across the country, prompting authorities to heighten security and urge the public to remain calm. Police confirmed on August 19 that they had received at least seven bomb-threat reports through different mediums. The \[…\] ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HRUFs0Ie97l2) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Barbados – Rihanna Takes Her Children On A Local Bus Tour](https://nycaribnews.com/barbados-rihanna-takes-her-children-on-a-local-bus-tour/) _2026-08-20 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ Global superstar Rihanna is giving her three children a firsthand experience of her Barbadian roots, taking them on a local bus ride and introducing them to some of the everyday sights and experiences of life in Barbados. The singer and entrepreneur recently returned to her homeland with her children, RZA, Riot and Rocki, offering them a glimpse of \[…\] ## [Minister Bartlett Honored with Global Tourism Icon Award](https://nycaribnews.com/minister-bartlett-honored-with-global-tourism-icon-award/) _2026-08-20 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, will be honored as a Tourism ICON at the PYNE Awards Africa 2026, recognizing his global leadership in building tourism resilience and advancing stronger partnerships between Africa, the Caribbean and the wider Global South. Minister Bartlett will receive the prestigious honor during the PYNE Awards Africa 2026, scheduled \[…\] ## [T&T – Former PM Rowley Presses PM On Her Role In US Visa Revocation Of Citizens](https://nycaribnews.com/tt-former-pm-rowley-presses-pm-on-her-role-in-us-visa-revocation-of-citizens/) _2026-08-20 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ Former Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley is demanding greater transparency from Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar over whether her administration has reported Trinidad and Tobago nationals to US authorities with recommendations that their American visas be revoked. In a statement posted on Facebook, Rowley also challenged Persad-Bissessar to explain the basis for previous calls by her \[…\] ## [Immigration – As TPS Protection Ends, NYC Moves to Support Haitian Students](https://nycaribnews.com/immigration-as-tps-protection-ends-nyc-moves-to-support-haitian-students/) _2026-08-20 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ New York City schools and community organizations are preparing to support Haitian students and families as the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) increases fears of immigration enforcement and family separation ahead of the new school year. The federal government officially terminated Haiti’s TPS designation on July 27, ending a protection that had allowed eligible \[…\] ## [Florida – Jamaican-American Wins Republican Primary for Governor](https://nycaribnews.com/florida-jamaican-american-wins-republican-primary-for-governor/) _2026-08-20 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ Jamaican-American Congressman Byron Donalds has secured the Republican nomination for governor of Florida, setting up a November showdown with former Democratic Congressman David Jolly in a race that could make history for the state. Donalds emerged victorious in Tuesday’s Republican primary, defeating a field of 11 candidates and positioning himself to succeed Republican Governor Ron \[…\] ## [SUNSHINE Awards Announces 2026 Recipients for Historic 38th Annual Celebration in St. Maarten](https://nycaribnews.com/sunshine-awards-announces-2026-recipients-for-historic-38th-annual-celebration-in-st-maarten/) _2026-08-19 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ The stage is set, the nominees have been selected, and the Caribbean is preparing for a night that promises to be etched into history. The SUNSHINE Awards has officially announced the nominees for its 38th Annual SUNSHINE Awards, taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Aleeze Convention Center in Sint Maarten. This landmark \[…\] ## [Jason Arday Black Cambridge Professor’s Last Words Before Death](https://nycaribnews.com/jason-arday-black-cambridge-professors-last-words-before-death/) _2026-08-19 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ New details have emerged about the final hours of Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor whose death at 41 came days after he resigned from the university amid intense scrutiny over allegations concerning his academic work. Arday, who made history in 2023 as Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, was found unresponsive at a property \[…\] ## [PM Holness Keynote Speaker At ACMF Event In Miami](https://nycaribnews.com/pm-holness-keynote-speaker-at-acmf-event-in-miami/) _2026-08-19 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is set to deliver the keynote address at the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation’s (ACMF) 9th Annual Anchor Awards, as the organisation continues its efforts to strengthen opportunities for Caribbean nationals pursuing careers in the maritime industry. Holness has been named the event’s special guest and keynote speaker for the gala, scheduled \[…\] ## [March On Washington Includes Bernie Saunders, AOC, Organized by NAN](https://nycaribnews.com/march-on-washington-includes-bernie-saunders-aoc-organized-by-nan/) _2026-08-19 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ National Action Network (NAN) Founder and President Reverend Al Sharpton, together with Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, the Drum Major Institute and a growing national coalition, announced that U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will participate in “March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote,” taking place in Washington, D.C. on \[…\] ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ymk9XO5lEJlK) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## [Haiti – ‘Armed Gangs Will Win’ Election Says Opposition, If Security Is Not Restored](https://nycaribnews.com/haiti-armed-gangs-will-win-election-says-opposition-if-security-is-not-restored/) _2026-08-19 · nycaribnews · NY Carib News_ Haitian opposition politician and lawyer André Michel has warned that armed gangs could effectively “win” the country’s long-awaited elections if authorities fail to restore a minimum level of security before Haitians go to the polls. Michel made the warning ahead of a high-level regional and international delegation’s visit to Haiti, led by Organization of American \[…\]