2025

“US President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered US embassies around the world to stop scheduling appointments for student visas as it prepares to expand social media vetting of such applicants.” Source: BBC article More than 1.1 million international students from over 210 countries were enrolled in US colleges in the 2023-24 school year, according to…

Read More Caribbean Student Enrollment in U.S. Colleges: 2000 to 2024

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive tariff policy that includes a 10% baseline tariff on all imports from countries outside of Canada and Mexico, effective April 5, 2025. This move appears to be a part of a broader effort to address the U.S. trade deficit and promote domestic manufacturing. Additionally, targeted…

Read More U.S. Imports from the Caribbean in 2024: A Look at the Dollar Value of Trade

AccuWeather predicts a turbulent Atlantic hurricane season in 2025, with 13 to 18 named storms expected, including 7-10 hurricanes and 3-5 major hurricanes. The season is expected to be similar to the devastating 2024 season. Key factors include warmer-than-average water temperatures in the Atlantic, Gulf, and Caribbean, which could lead to rapid intensification of storms.…

Read More 2025 Hurricane Season Predicted to Pack a Punch