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New York Attorney General, Letitia James, is leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from unlawfully cutting off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for tens of thousands of lawful Caribbean and other permanent residents.

James said the coalition is seeking to block new guidance from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) that ‘wrongly declares several groups of legal immigrants ineligible for food assistance, including permanent residents who were granted asylum or admitted as refugees’.

The attorneys general warn that the guidance would ‘saddle states with catastrophic financial penalties unless they immediately implement the unlawful restrictions’ and are urging the court to strike down the guidance ‘before it can cause lasting harm’.

Letitia James

‘The federal government’s shameful quest to take food away from children and families continues,’ James told the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC).

‘USDA has no authority to arbitrarily cut entire groups of people out of the SNAP programme, and no one should go hungry because of the circumstances of their arrival to this country. My office will always fight to protect Americans’ SNAP benefits, and I will do everything in my power to shield New Yorkers from this unlawful policy,’ she added.

James said that, on October 31, USDA issued new guidance to state SNAP agencies describing changes under the so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ which narrowed SNAP eligibility for certain non-citizen groups, including refugees, asylum recipients, and others admitted under humanitarian protection programs.

The New York Attorney General said the memo went far beyond the statute Congress enacted, asserting that anyone who entered through these humanitarian pathways would remain permanently ineligible for SNAP, even after becoming lawful permanent residents.

James and the coalition emphasise that nothing in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ or any other federal law supports USDA’s new position.

‘Federal law is clear that refugees, asylees, humanitarian parolees, individuals whose deportation has been withheld, and other humanitarian entrants become eligible for SNAP once they obtain their green cards and meet standard program requirements,’ they said, adding ‘USDA’s memo attempts to rewrite those rules, ignoring Congress and threatening to cut off food assistance for people who are fully eligible under the law’.

The attorneys general argue that USDA’s guidance also ‘blatantly misapplies the agency’s own regulations’ and that federal rules guarantee states a 120-day grace period after new guidance is issued to update their systems without facing severe financial penalties.

The attorneys general say USDA now claims that this period expired on November 1, just one day after the memo was released, over a weekend, and in the middle of a federal shutdown.

‘This reading is impossible to implement under USDA’s regulations. it renders the guidance unlawful on its face.

‘States have already begun implementing the statutory changes enacted earlier this year, but USDA’s abrupt and incorrect directive now forces them to overhaul eligibility systems overnight,’ the coalition say, warning that the directive threatens to destabilise SNAP nationwide, increase the risk of wrongful terminations, and create widespread confusion and distrust among families who rely on the program.

‘Even more alarming, under the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ penalty scheme, USDA’s interpretation could saddle states with fines so extreme that some warn they could be forced to shut down their SNAP programs entirely – a disastrous outcome that would leave millions of Americans without access to the nation’s most essential anti-hunger program,’ the coalition adds.

In New York alone, James said compliance with USDA’s ‘unlawful guidance would force the state to cut off SNAP benefits for as many as 35,000 lawful permanent residents, leaving families without food and pushing thousands into immediate crisis.

‘The sudden loss of benefits would deepen hardship across the state and place monumental strain on other safety-net and emergency food assistance programs,’ she said.

Last week, James and 20 other attorneys general formally called on the Trump administration to withdraw and correct the memo. They said the USDA did not respond.

The leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), Dr. Godwin Friday, Thursday ended 25 years of being in the political wilderness after voters in St. Vincent and the Grenadines gave his party an overwhelming victory in the general election and in the process prevented the longest serving government leader of extending his hold on power.

Preliminary results show that the NDP won at least 11 of the 15 seats in the general election putting a halt to outgoing Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves’ desire of leading the Unity Labour Party (ULP) to a sixth consecutive victory.

Gonsalves was among the ULP candidates to have retained their seats, but among the casualties were his son and Finance Minister, Camillo Gonsalves, who lost to to the NDP’s Laverine Gibson-Velox.

‘I believe the voter is always right and the voice of the people is the voice of God and even inmy disappointment today, I hold fast to those beliefs as the foundation of our democracy,’ the outgoing Finance Minister said, congratulating Gibson-Velox on her victory

‘They said sometimes you win and sometimes you lose and I am definitely learning a lot tonight,’ he added.

The leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), Dr. Godwin Friday, Thursday ended 25 years of being in the political wilderness after voters in St. Vincent and the Grenadines gave his party an overwhelming victory in the general election and in the process prevented the longest serving government leader of extending his hold on power.

‘Thank you to everyone who voted today,’ the NDP said in a statement on its Facebook page.

Friday , 66, will become the seventh head of government in this Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country, after preliminary results show that the NDP won at least 11 of the 15 seats in the general election putting a halt to outgoing Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves’ desire of leading the Unity Labour Party (ULP) to a sixth consecutive victory.

‘This election is too important. Don’t leave it up to someone else, make your vote count and join your friends, family and neighbours who are voting NDP for a better future in SVG,’ Friday had urged voters a a few hours ahead of the opening of the polls.

Gonsalves, 79, was among the ULP candidates to have retained their seats, polling 2,577 to regain the Windward seat as against 926 for the NDP’s Cheftain Neptune.

But among the causalities were his son and Finance Minister, Camillo Gonsalves, who lost to to the NDP’s Laverine Gibson-Velox.

‘I believe the voter is always right and the voice of the people is the voice of God and even inmy disappointment today, I hold fast to those beliefs as the foundation of our democracy,’ the outgoing Finance Minister said, congratulating Gibson-Velox on her victory

‘They said sometimes you win and sometimes you lose and I am definitely learning a lot tonight,’ he added.

NDP public relations officer, Lavern King said she has since been instructed by Friday to announce tomorrow, a public holiday, adding ‘we celebrate from Kingstown wharf at 12 noon’.

In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the ULP told supporters ‘We love you, SVG and we will keep working and advocating for you. This is not the end, it is the beginning,’ over a ‘Thank You’ picture of Gonsalves and the other candidates.

Among the successful NDP candidates is the president of Cricket West Indies, Dr. Kishore Shallow, who easily defeated the Tourism Minister Carlos James in the North Leeward constituency.

Barbados-based regional political pollster and analyst,bPeter Wickham said that there had been an average five per cent swing away from the ULP, noting also that the party had been experiencing dwindling support since the last two general elections.

Former NDP chairman, Dr. Linton Lewis, said the party had ‘skillfully’ avoided a number of issues during the campaign, including the NDP’s breaking relationship with Taiwan in preference to China and the controversial Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme that would allow for foreign investors to receive citizenship of the island in return for making a substantial investment in the island’s socio-economic development.

‘The time for a change is a very powerful slogan especially when you have been in office for 25 years,’ Linton added.

Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, who in September led his Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to an unprecedented third consecutive term in office, extended ‘warm congratulations’ to Friday, saying ‘this is an important moment for the Vincentian people, who have participated in a peaceful and democratic process to shape the future of their nation.

‘I wish Dr. Friday every success as he undertakes the responsibility of national leadership, and I pray God’s guidance and wisdom upon him in the work ahead.

‘Jamaica values its close friendship with St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and we look forward to strengthening our cooperation as we continue to build a more resilient and prosperous Caribbean region together,’ Holness said, adding ‘may this new chapter bring hope, unity, and progress for all Vincentians at home and across the diaspora’.

St. Lucia’s Opposition Leader, Allen Chastanet, who is hoping to win the government in the December 1 general election, also extended congratulations to Friday, saying ‘this victory is a testament to your perseverance, your integrity and the trust the people have placed in your leadership.

‘May your tenure be guided by wisdom, progress and an unwavering commitment to the people you now serve,’ he added.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, in a statement said that she wanted to congratulate the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines ‘where a resounding democratic mandate was given to the New Democratic Party and Dr. Godwin Friday.

‘I commend the citizens of St., Vincent and the Grenadines for upholding the highest ideals of democracy’.

During the campaign for the election, Prime Minister Gonsalves had criticised the ruling United National Congress (UNC) in Trinidad and Tobago for sending activists and others to campaign alongside the NDP, an accusation Persad-Bissessar denied.

Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew says his government remains committed transparency, accountability, and good governance under the Special Sustainability Zone Authorisation Act (SSZ), describing it as a landmark legislation that strengthens democratic oversight and responsible national development.

‘This legislation was set up to ensure that any major developments that can affect us here in Saint Kitts and Nevis must pass through Parliament,’ he told reporters on ‘The RoundTable’ programme.

Earlier this month, the St. Kitts-Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce suggested that the SSZ be repealed with the government undertaking ‘extensive’ public discussions on ‘the exact nature and extent of special economic zones’.

Prime Minister Terrance Drew

In an 11 page letter to Prime Minister Drew, the private sector group said that the public discussions will also allow for the ‘potential advantages and disadvantages’ of the zones, as well as outlining the ‘protections, parameters and guardrails that would be required to promote economic development.

‘Alternatively, if repeal is not considered advisable, Government should suspend the authorisation of any zone under the SSZ Act, pending the outcome of the recommended public consultations following which the legislation should be amended to provide the necessary protections and guardrails,’ according to the letter signed by the Chamber’s president, Trevor E Blake.

The private sector group said it recognises the importance of foreign direct investment for national development and acknowledges the use of special economic zones in other countries.

‘The Chamber also recognises the disadvantages of this system and the negative experience from which some countries have suffered in using this form of economic development,’ it said, noting that having reviewed the SSZ and the proposed Destiny Project in Nevis, it ‘has serious concerns about the structure and implications of this legislation and its immediate application.

‘We are very aware that our country is unique given its size, economy, population, challenges and culture. We also hold the view that the will of the people of our country is a critical factor in the adoption of this system, especially as the first zone proposed contemplates almost doubling the population of Nevis without any genuine debate on the implications,’ the Chamber said in the November 12 letter, a copy of which has been obtained by the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC).

But, the government says the legislation establishes a clear and accountable framework for attracting high-quality Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), diversifying the national economy, and generating long-term employment opportunities, while safeguarding the twin island Federation’s environment and sovereignty.

Drew told The Roundtable programme that the legislation represents a significant advancement in the Federation’s governance architecture, ensuring that any major development project with national impact must be brought before Parliament for open discussion and approval.

He said that this would promote openness, transparency, and public accountability ‘values that lie at the heart of our democracy’.

He noted that in previous years, major development agreements were often finalised without sufficient parliamentary debate or disclosure to the public.

He said that the SSZ legislation corrects this by requiring that every major project be presented to Parliament, ensuring that the people and their representatives can review and discuss its implications before implementation.

‘If there are opportunities to tighten the Act, we will tighten it. If I see areas to make it stronger, I will go to parliament, amend it, and make it stronger. But to repeal a law that guarantees transparency and public oversight would be irresponsible.’

Prime Minister Drew also reiterated that the sovereignty and independence of Saint Kitts and Nevis are not negotiable, telling reporters that no development agreement can compromise national security or Constitutional authority.

‘Our independence can never be threatened. If there is any space in there where that is questioned, we will tighten it. There’s only one immigration here, one customs here, one police organisation, and one court system, so nothing at all that affects any of those would be tolerated in any development,’ Prime Minister Drew said.

He reiterated that the SSZ is a ‘forward-looking, transparent, and participatory tool’ for responsible development, empowering citizens to engage meaningfully in shaping the nation’s sustainable future.

In its letter, the Chamber it is of the view that ‘certain key guardrails should not be crossed in any development agreement,’ noting that ‘these guardrails should be set out in the enabling legislation and not left to the discretion of the Government’.

The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has conducted a Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) and a Country Engagement Strategy (CES) mission with Dominica culminating in an agreement to develop a joint action plan to guide future collaboration.

The CPPR and CES meetings, which brought together senior government officials, CDB representatives, and key national stakeholders, reviewed project progress, address implementation challenges, and identify new opportunities to advance Dominica’s sustainable development agenda.

CDB Vice-President (Operations), Dr. Isaac Solomon, joins Dominica’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Irving McIntyre, for a photo during the recent Country Portfolio Review and Country Engagement Strategy meetings.

Discussions also focused on key sectors including infrastructure, water, agriculture, climate resilience, energy, and education. Featured initiatives included the Dominica Geothermal Project, the Basics Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) and the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF).

The CDB said that insights from these discussions directly informed the focus of the joint action plan, a multi-year framework designed to support Dominica’s ambition of building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy.

It said that during the meetings, the Roosevelt Skerrit government also presented its medium-term priorities and outlined areas for support under CDB’s Special Development Fund (SDF) 11.

CDB Vice-President (Operations), Dr. Isaac Solomon, highlighted the significance of the action plan as a milestone in the ongoing partnership between the CDB and Dominica.

He also underscored the importance of strategic planning and adaptive implementation to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance economic competitiveness, and foster inclusive growth.

‘Theaction plan captures the collective vision of CDB and the Government to deliver tangible, lasting results that improve lives and strengthen resilience. It represents not just a plan of action, but a shared commitment to innovation, accountability, and the sustainable transformation of Dominica’s economy,’ said Solomon.

The action plan will outline priority areas for CDB financing over the next three years, with a focus on youth, MSME development, improving water and sewage systems, and support for expanding the utilisation of geothermal resources. In addition, the Plan integrates key actions to promote more effective project implementation.

Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre, emphasised the importance of collaboration in advancing Dominica’s Sustainable Development Goals, noting that CDB-supported projects are driving progress across key sectors. He commended the constructive dialogue between the Bank’s team and national stakeholders.

‘The government of Dominica deeply values CDB’s consistent partnership and its confidence in our development agenda as, together, we build stronger institutions, enhance capacity and improve the lives of our citizens,’ said McIntyre.

The CDB statement said that the new action plan reflects a renewed commitment by CDB and the Government to build a stronger future, ensuring that every investment delivers meaningful and lasting benefits for the people of Dominica.

The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Thursday, November 27,2025.

KINGSTOWN – More than 103,000 voters are going to the 250 polling stations here on Thursday to elect a new government in St. Vincent and the Grenadies, in an election that political observers say could signal the end of the political career of Prime MInister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves.

PORT OF SPAIN – Prime MInister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has welcomed the passage of the stand your ground legislation even as oppositionlegislators last night voted against the legislation.

HAMILTON – The Bermuda governmment says it remains committed to collaborative planning, continued dialogue, and strategic action to ensure that Bermudians are equipped, supported, and positioned to take full advantage of the emerging opportunities across the economy.

WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the second review of Haiti’s Staff-Monitored Program (SMP), including a request for a nine-month extension of the SMP through September 19, next year.

BRIDGETOWN – Barbados has signed a partnership agreement with Nigeria to advance local pharmaceutical production, strengthen regulatory cooperation, and expand regional market access across the Caribbean, Latin America, as well as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

SPORTS:

LINCOLN – Fast bowler Johann Layne bowled impressively to snare three wickets as the West Indies’ two-day warmup match against a New Zealand XI petered out into a tame, predictable draw here at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval on Thursday.

NEW DELHI – West Indies Women’s explosive all-rounder Chinelle Henry was bought by the Delhi Capitals for US$150 000 during the first round of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) mega auction here on Thursday.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) Thursday sought to assure the public that the water supply in the country is safe for drinking even as it acknowledged recent public concerns regarding the detection of E. coli in certain water samples, as reported by the Multi Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 7.

The ministry said that while the MICS7 study has highlighted water quality issues, comprehensive data it has collected from multiple sites over time consistently demonstrate that potable water remains safe for consumption.

‘In fulfillment of our mandate to safeguard public health and reduce the incidence of diseases linked to unsafe drinking water, the Ministry undertakes systematic and comprehensive water quality monitoring nationwide.’

It said that this process involves routine testing for microbial contaminants, including E. coli, total coliforms, and other key indicators, as well as ongoing surveillance of drinking water provided through various public water supply systems to identify potential risks for waterborne diseases.

‘All screening procedures adhere to internationally recognized standards to ensure accuracy and reliability. Furthermore, strict protocols are followed for sample collection, preservation, and transportation, thereby maintaining the safety of drinking water. ‘

The ministry said sampling and testing activities primarily serve to verify continuous compliance with regulatory requirements, such as those set forth by the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines and other relevant national standards, ensuring that all drinking water sources remain potable.

It said that the national programme encompasses the collection and analysis of water samples from four core areas, namely 16 Belize Water Services systems including monthly sampling in all districts, 110 rudimentary water systems: monthly sampling of 105 bottled/purified water operations.

‘All findings are evaluated against WHO drinking water guidelines. Annually, approximately 4,000 water samples from across the country are processed,’ the ministry said, adding that it recognizes the critical importance of clean, safe drinking water and assure the public that the national water supply remains safe for consumption.

‘When isolated issues arise, immediate corrective measures are implemented in collaboration with water authorities and municipal partners. The Ministry is committed to ongoing improvement, including strengthening surveillance systems, updating monitoring technologies, and enhancing cooperation with stakeholders responsible for water safety.’

The authorities said it is encouraging the public to maintain confidence in the quality of their drinking water and to stay informed through official communication channels.

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court of Appeal Thursday reduced the 15-year jail term imposed on former Montserrat chief minister, David Brandt, who had been jailed in 2021 after being found guilty on seven counts of sexually exploiting girls under the age of 18 and one count of perverting the course of justice.

The case against the prominent attorney dates back to September 18, 2015, when Brandt was initially arrested and charged with one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor in 2010.

In 2015, he was charged with conspiracy to have sex with a minor due to developments that took place between April and September of 2015.

Brandt had always maintained his innocence and said that ‘my day in court will show that is the case, and that I am innocent. These allegations that have been brought against me are totally false.’

But, in November 2018, Brandt, who served as chief minister from 1997-2001, was taken into custody by local police assisted by members of the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency and several charges were laid against him ,including two counts of child sexual exploitation and one count of perverting the course of justice.

Brandt appealed all seven sexual exploitation convictions, and both the conviction and sentence relating to the charge of perverting the course of justice, in September.

The Appeal Court upheld three of the sexual exploitation appeals, but the four other convictions remain in place. The sentences for those remaining convictions still stand, ranging from eight to nine years, and will continue to run concurrently.

But in quashing the sentence for perverting the course of justice, the Court of Appeal ruled that the original 15-year sentence imposed was ‘manifestly excessive’ and it replaced with a four-year sentence. The conviction itself was not overturned.

The Appeal Court that Brandt had already spent time in prison, and taking into account standard reductions, he is expected to remain in custody for at least one more year.

Brandt was represented by attorney Dr David Dorsett, while the prosecution was led by King’s Counsel Annesta Weekes, alongside Director of Public Prosecutions Oris Sullivan.

In my article last week, ‘Hunger and War: The Oldest Crime the World Still Permits,’ I argued that global hunger is not caused by a lack of food but by political decisions that produce war, destroy livelihoods, and block humanitarian access.

That view is echoed by the United Nations: a recent briefing on food insecurity, drawing on World Food Programme (WFP) analysis, noted that ending hunger by 2030 would cost about US$93 billion a year, while governments have spent US $21.9 trillion on their militaries over the last decade.

Those figures from the UN and WFP show that US$93 billion per year-less than one per cent of that military spending-would end global hunger. The contrast exposes the chasm between our professed values and our actual priorities.

If the world can afford trillions for weapons, it can afford a fraction of that to feed the hungry. But outrage alone fills no stomach. We need action. That is why I am suggesting here a clear, affordable way to do so: a global humanitarian contribution of just US$0.75 for every barrel of oil produced, applied for five years. That task is not easy, but the arithmetic is simple.

Data based on the U.S. Energy Information Administration show that global petroleum and liquids supply in 2023 averaged about 101.8 million barrels per day-roughly 37 billion barrels a year. A contribution of US$0.75 per barrel, if applied to all globally produced barrels, would raise about US$28 billion annually-around US$140 billion over five years-nearly US$50 billion more than the UN’s estimate of what is needed to eradicate hunger.

For every US$100 earned from selling a barrel of oil, just 75 cents would end hunger. Even at modest oil prices, such a levy amounts to well under one per cent of global oil receipts-far smaller than routine daily price swings. Yet for hundreds of millions of people, that 75 cents would mean survival.

The concentration of global oil production makes coordination feasible. Various international energy datasets show that a relatively small group of major producers-including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Canada, China, Iraq, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Kuwait-accounts for most of the world’s output.

From a geopolitical standpoint, the fact that so much production is centred in a small number of countries adds weight to the moral argument. Those who extract vast value from the earth have both the capacity and, arguably, the responsibility to contribute to humanity’s survival.

Oil and gas revenues have enriched producing states and their companies and helped fuel global development. But the same fossil-fuel use has driven climate change and intensified droughts, floods and storms that destroy crops, displace people, and deepen food insecurity-especially in vulnerable regions such as the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, small island developing states, and parts of Central America and South Asia.

UN-backed assessments now consistently identify conflict and insecurity, economic shocks and climate-related extremes as the key converging drivers of acute food insecurity and malnutrition.

Critics will say the oil industry will never agree to a 75-cent contribution from every US$100 barrel. That may be true if voluntary goodwill is the expectation. But governments can act collectively. Both oil-producing and oil-consuming nations could adopt this solidarity measure at the point of extraction or import-much as France, Brazil and Norway did when they introduced a modest levy on airline tickets to fund UNITAID’s lifesaving programmes. That mechanism has functioned successfully for nearly two decades and is now a template for new global solidarity levies.

Unlike military spending, which has risen for six consecutive years and reached a record US $2.72 trillion in 2024, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, this humanitarian contribution would be modest, transparent and morally compelling. It would also allow the energy sector-often criticised for its environmental record and windfall profits-to participate meaningfully in one of the great humanitarian achievements of our century. The reputational return for governments and companies would far outweigh the cost.

For energy-exporting nations, such a measure could be a diplomatic asset, demonstrating global leadership and compassion at a time when trust is in short supply. For importing nations, it could be an act of solidarity toward a world fracturing under the strain of inequality. And for multilateral institutions, it would show that cooperation can still cut through an era of fracture and mistrust.

This proposal recognises that hunger is not a failure of food production but of political will. International reports show how conflict, climate extremes and economic shocks drive food crises-from Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, and climate-vulnerable regions in the Caribbean, Central America, sub-Saharan Africa and the Pacific. These crises persist not because the world lacks means, but because those with power choose inaction.

A contribution of US$0.75 per barrel-far less than the cost of a single cup of coffee-to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry is not charity. It is justice-long overdue, and well within reach.

*(Author’s Note: This commentary is dedicated to Patrick Cozier of Barbados, whose probing occasioned its writing.

The author is the Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the United States and the OAS, and Dean of the OAS Ambassadors accredited to the OAS. Responses and previous commentaries: www.sirronaldsanders.com)

The Barbadian duo of Khamal Cumberbatch and Maegan Best took home the men and women’s individual titles, respectively, when the 2025 ENet Senior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships concluded here on Wednesday.

Playing at the National Racquet Centre, Cumberbatch, the top seed in the men’s division and two-time defending champion, romped to his third consecutive title by defeating Bermuda’s Micah Franklin 11-5, 7-11, 11-4, 11-4 to cap off a dominant showing.