T&T Coast Guard turns away Venezuelan boats
The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard said it turned away two pirogues carrying Venezuelan people over the course of several days. In a statement dated November 4, 2019, the TTCG said two pirogues wi...
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Gay Jamaican asylum seekers find new life in US with LGBT task force
Maurice Newman was thriving in Jamaica, fulfilling his dreams. He was teaching the fifth grade and also traveling for the government, training fellow teachers. He was building his life, living in the ...
Six women held, suspected of being illegal immigrants
Six women were among 14 persons held in the Woodbrook community during a police exercise on Thursday under suspicion of being illegal immigrants. The suspects, who are between the ages of 21 and 52...
Latino actors, writers pen 'letter of solidarity' amid fears
Actresses America Ferrera and Eva Longoria are leading a group of more than 150 writers, artists and leaders who have written a public "letter of solidarity" to U.S. Latinos after the mass shooting ...
Refugee children learn about T&T’s native animals
Although some refugee children are barred from attending public schools, one organisation is trying to ensure they are still given opportunities to learn. Andreina Briceno-Brown, director of La Cas...
US to send asylum seekers back to dangerous part of Mexico
The U.S. government on Friday expanded its policy requiring asylum seekers to wait outside the country to one of Mexico's most dangerous cities, where thousands of people are already camped, some for ...
9 held in Venezuela in suspected human trafficking ring to T&T
Venezuelan media has reported that nine people have been held in connection with an alleged human trafficking ring operating between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago. According to Venezuelan news ...
UN recognises Venezuelans fleeing homeland as refugees
The UNHCR said the 'majority' of Venezuelans fleeing ongoing turmoil in Venezuela should be considered refugees and provided with the requisite relief and assistance. UNHCR spokesperson ...
Suspect held in connection with Venezuelan mother's killing
A suspect has been held for the death of Venezuelan mother of four, Katherine Diaz. According to police reports the suspect, a Venezuelan national, was detained on Tuesday and is currentl...
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