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THURSDAY MAY 8, 2025
$1,000 TO LEAVE DHS launches new self-deportation program for illegal immigrants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new voluntary self-deportation initiative that will provide illegal immigrants with both travel arrangements and a $1,000 stipend for returning to their country of origin. Through the newly launched feature in the CBP Home App, undocumented individuals can submit their “Intent to Depart” and receive travel assistance to leave the U.S. withcontinues on B3 – $1,000 to leave out facing arrest or detention.
South Florida businessman Phillip Wong donates US$1 million to St. George’s College South Florida-based entrepreneur Phillip Wong has made a landmark donation of US$1 million to his alma mater, St George’s College, cementing his legacy as one of the most generous alumni in the school’s history. Wong, who graduated in 1959 alongside prominent Jamaicans such as Dr. Trevor Munroe, the late Ronnie Thwaites, and media executive Stephen Hill, has long been a consistent supporter of the North Street institution. His latest gift marks the largest single donation ever made by a Jamaican to
their former high school. In addition to this historic contribution, Wong funds ten annual scholarships for promising students and in 2022 donated two school buses to aid in the safe and comfortable transportation of the school’s sports teams and clubs. His other notable gifts include the transformation of the school’s main entrance in 2018, now famously emblazoned with the words “The Entry to Excellence.” That same year, Wong was inducted into the St George’s College Hall of Fame.
Wong, founder and head of Deltana—a Florida-based supplier of architectural hardware—attributes much of his success to the education and discipline he received at St George’s. Born into a humble family in Mavis Bank, he has often spoken about how the Jesuit-run institution laid the groundwork for his future. At the 2022 ceremony for the bus donation, Wong reflected on the school’s role continues on B4 – Phillip Wong
W H AT ’ S I N S I D E
NEWSMAKER Jamaica’s Prime Minister graduates with PhD from Northeastern University a3
CARIBBEAN Caribbean has lowest university enrollment in hemisphere, UWI chancellor warns A4
WOMEN IN FOCUS Melky Jean set to launch Haitian heritage rum brand, Saint Sauveur 1972 B1
ENTERTAINMENT Patrick Brown’s Room 513 takes center stage in South Florida this weekend B5