By Linda Nwoke, Special to CAW The state of New York legalized the use of recreational marijuana or cannabis for medical purposes in 2016. Furthermore, it became legal for recreational use in 2021, and in 2022, the sale of marijuana became legal in New York. The relaxation of the penalties for illegal sales is aimed […]
By Linda Nwoke As the digital world advances, scams and fraud become more sophisticated and occur more frequently. While many people consider themselves tech-savvy and advanced, scammers are becoming more sophisticated and daring, discovering newer ways to exploit their victims’ trust and steal their personal information. Some ways a consumer can protect themselves and their […]
By Linda Nwoke Jamaica is often described as a Caribbean paradise, a land of vibrant cultures, including famous reggae music, mouthwatering cuisine, and lush landscapes, with people so proud of their heritage that they carry their island’s essence around the world wherever they go. They are a people driven by ambition and love for their […]
By P.J. Patterson | September 6, 2023 The 7 September 2023, marks two years since the first CARICOM-Africa Union (AU) Summit, hosted by Kenya. The first Summit of Heads decided to establish for celebration, the 7 September of every year as Africa-CARICOM Day. The PJ Patterson Institute for Africa Caribbean Public Advocacy strongly supports the opportunity […]
By Sir Ronald Sanders The saying, coined by the Latin poet, Horace, that “you too are in danger when your neighbor’s house is on fire” is particularly relevant now in relation to Latin American countries which are the closest neighbors to the member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). There has been a marked increase […]
By Anthony Turner | Sept. 3, 2023 New York: It’s the end of an era for WVIP 93.5 FM, New York, the station that served the diaspora community for almost 40 years. Jamaican and Caribbean programs on the dial went silent on Thursday, August 31, when the last programs ended at midnight. Hope Media Group, […]
By Jorge Heine | August 16, 2023 The kidnapping and subsequent release of U.S. nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her young daughter in Haiti in early August 2023 drew brief international attention to crime in the impoverished Caribbean nation. But the truth is that such kidnappings are commonplace for Haitians, and they rarely receive attention from outside the country […]
By American Immigration Council Staff | Aug 25, 2023 When the Trump administration proposed an overhaul of federal policy regarding when immigrants could be denied green cards or visas based on use of public benefits – the public charge rule – it made an impact in immigrant communities long before it technically took effect. Even early reports of what the administration […]
Photos courtesy: MetroPlusHealth Backpack giveaway and local back-to-school events will help kick off a happy and healthy school year New York, NY – September 5, 2023 – MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high-quality and affordable health plan, is pleased to announce a gift of 30,000 backpacks intended to reduce stress on low-income families with children headed back to […]
By Emily Creighton | Nov 8, 2022 Solitary confinement is widely criticized as a cruel and unnecessary practice. It’s largely unsupported by the public as a disciplinary measure and badly in need of reform. On October 26, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on solitary confinement practices used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It highlighted the dangers […]