Caribbean Issues

July 29, 2014

CACCI honors 11 on 29th anniversary

“The Brooklyn-based Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) on Sunday evening honored 11 individuals and businesses at a gala celebration marking t…

March 4, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the Extension of Temporary Protected Status

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement commending the Department of Homeland Security on its decision to extend Temporary Protected…

February 5, 2014

Immigration compromise on the table for consideration by Washington

Is a compromise in the works that would help Caribbean and other undocumented immigrants facing deportations from the U.S.? As the momentum for a comprehensive overhaul of the na…

January 29, 2014

Congresswoman welcomes Obama’s position on immigration reform

NEW YORK (CMC) — Caribbean American Congresswoman Yvette D Clarke has commended United States President Barack Obama for addressing comprehensive immigration reform i…

January 17, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on Relief Efforts in St. Vincent & Grenadines, St. Lucia, and Dominica

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement commending the Caribbean nations that have committed their support to the people of St. Vincen…

January 16, 2014

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke’s Speech on the Fourth Anniversary of the Earthquake in Haiti

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke delivered the following speech today to honor the resolve of the people of Haiti to rebuild their nation. “Mr. Spe…