NY Gov Hochul appoints Congressman Antonio Delgado as Lt. Gov. Caribbean Today's top stories this week

NY Gov Hochul appoints Congressman Antonio Delgado as Lt. Gov. Caribbean Today's top stories this week

Leader of Infamous "400 Mawozo" Haitian Gang Extradited to US on Kidnapping Charges

Gang leader Germine Joly being extradited on Tuesday.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti,CMC – The reputed leader of the infamous 400 Mawozo gang known for its mass abductions has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to the kidnapping of 16 American missionaries in 2021.




Disappointment for Barbadian Joseph at Kentucky Derby

Barbadian trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Barbadian trainer Saffie Joseph Jr suffered disappointment in his second outing at the prestigious Kentucky Derby when his entrant White Abarrio finished 16th in the 148th ‘Run for the Roses’ here Saturday.



Dr. Natalio Wheatley Elected as New Premier of British Virgin Islands

Dr. Natalio Wheatley

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley was sworn in as the new Premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), a few hours after the House of Assembly unanimously passed a no-confidence resolution revoking the appointment of Andrew Fahie as  premier of the British Overseas Territory.




New York State Legislature Designates May as Haitian Heritage Month

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

NEW YORK, New York – The New York State Assembly has passed a resolution formally designating May as Haitian Heritage Month.



NY Governor Hochul Appoints Congressman Antonio Delgado as Lieutenant Governor

Gov. Kathy Hochul (right) has appointed Antonio Delgado (left) as Lieutenant Governor.

NEW YORK, New York – In a clear effort to galvanize the Black vote, New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the appointment of US Congressman Antonio Delgado to serve as Lieutenant Governor of New York, replacing Caribbean American Brian Benjamin, who was indicted in early April on bribery and related offenses.