Caribbean

No Regrets for Making Haiti a ‘Shithole’?

January 18, 2018 UNAC Editor Caribbean, Haiti

by Sir Ronald Sanders, originally published on TeleSUR Opinion, Jan13, 2018 Haiti, for us in the Caribbean is more than just a member of our community; it is the first nation to rise up against slavery and oppression in our region. The effect of the inappropriate depiction of Haiti, El Salvador and all African nations as “shit hole” countries is[…]

Puerto Rico Homeowners Brace for Another Disaster: Foreclosure

January 6, 2018 UNAC Editor Puerto Rico

by David Dayan “Maybe they believe the land is worth more than keeping people in the homes.” Lenders to Puerto Rican homeowners have kicked foreclosures into high gear in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, skirting local and federal borrower protections. According to attorneys and experts, lenders have ignored federal moratoria on foreclosures; placed notices of default in newspapers where they’re[…]

Will the Caribbean Go the Full Distance for Reparations from Europe.

December 22, 2017 UNAC Editor Caribbean, Reparations

“The EU states involved — especially Britain, France and Spain — have made it crystal clear they don‘t want to play ball on the issue.” by Earl Bousquet Fifteen Caribbean Community, Caricom, governments are being strongly advised to get ready for the long haul in their continuing quest for Reparations for Slavery and Native Genocide from Britain, France, Spain and[…]