All Roads Led to the New York International Travel Show

All Roads Led to the New York International Travel Show

By Victoria Falk The New York International Travel Show occurred at Javits Convention Center, New York City, from October 28 through October 30, 2022. The first day was Trade Day. Representatives from a variety of media outlets, as well as travel professionals, piled into the Javits Center to enjoy Trade Day. There were travel industry […]

As Democrats Celebrate Averting Election Disaster, We Can’t Ignore the Voters We’re Losing

As Democrats Celebrate Averting Election Disaster, We Can’t Ignore the Voters We’re Losing

Mayor Eric Adams speaks during election campaign rally for Governor Kathy Hochul at BKLYN Studios in New York on November 5, 2022. (Shutterstock) By Hon Eric Adams Election Day is over. And though Americans did not speak with one voice, working-class voters sent a clear message: They are deeply concerned about the economy, crime and […]

Multimedia, Multicultural Maternal Health Public Education Campaign Launched

Multimedia, Multicultural Maternal Health Public Education Campaign Launched

BROOKLYN, NY – JANUARY 16: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso speaks at a press conference on maternal health outside Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn on January 16, 2022 in New York City. (Shutterstock) BROOKLYN, NY: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso on November 16, launched a multimedia, multicultural maternal health public education campaign to connect Brooklynites […]

A Chat with the Hon. Rondy McIntosh, Consul General of St Vincent and the Grenadines

A Chat with the Hon. Rondy McIntosh, Consul General of St Vincent and the Grenadines

By CAW Editorial Staff On October 27, Mayor Eric Adams participated in the flag-raising ceremony of Saint Vincent and Grenadines in celebration of its 43rd Independence Anniversary. For the community, it was a historical moment, as it was the first time a mayor would participate in the memorable ceremony, which has existed since 1996. In […]

The OAS is Broke and Broken

The OAS is Broke and Broken

(In replacement of his weekly commentary, Sir Ronald Sanders has provided the following statement made at the OAS General Assembly in Peru on 6 October., 2022) As we meet at this 52nd regular session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States, the OAS is financially broke. We are trying to run an […]

A Conversation With Minister Stuart Young of the Republic of T&T on the Future of US-Caribbean Energy Cooperation

A Conversation With Minister Stuart Young of the Republic of T&T on the Future of US-Caribbean Energy Cooperation

By Linda Nwoke Fossil fuel price volatility has rattled global energy markets. Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states are particularly vulnerable, importing more than 85 percent of their energy. This causes consumers in CARICOM countries to pay almost double the average price for electricity than those in the United States. CARICOM houses a mixture of hydrocarbon […]

Why the US Should Tread Carefully as it Weighs Supporting Armed Intervention in Haiti Again

Why the US Should Tread Carefully as it Weighs Supporting Armed Intervention in Haiti Again

Dajaban Haiti – July 15, 2011: Haitian woman carries a bucket of goods on her head while men carry a poultry crate and sack of grains at Haitian Dominican Republic border market. (Shutterstock) By Claire Antone Payton, The Conversation Haiti appears to be on the precipice of foreign intervention yet again. Gangs have been blockading […]

Bihari Lall, Guyanese Food Maven Receives Award for Outstanding Entrepreneurship at CARAH Gala

Bihari Lall, Guyanese Food Maven Receives Award for Outstanding Entrepreneurship at CARAH Gala

Photo Courtesy: CARAH Gala Bihari Lall, the Franchise owner of Denny’s Brooklyn and Jackson Heights, will receive the Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award at the prestigious 29th Annual Caribbean-American Heritage (CARAH) Awards Gala held on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the JW Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC. Mr. Lall is also the owner of two businesses in the […]