Editorial credit: Leonard Zhukovsky / shutterstock.com AG James Has Secured More Than $10 Million From Transportation Companies, Won Criminal Convictions of 11 Individuals NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced new measures to stop a major source of Medicaid fraud by transportation companies that use fake billing schemes to steal from […]
By Dr Leo Gilling| Editorial Credit: Danita Delimont / shutterstock.com In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, Jamaica must fully embrace the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI). While our island nation is renowned for its rich culture, diverse heritage, and vibrant community spirit, maintaining a competitive edge in the increasingly interconnected global landscape […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans.com | Editorial credit: April Visuals / shutterstock.com Shaggy, the reggae legend behind timeless hits like It Wasn’t Me and Angel, is proving once again why he remains one of Jamaica’s most enduring musical icons. His latest project, “Mr. Symphonic,” blends the rhythmic heart of reggae with the grandeur of a symphony orchestra, creating a unique […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans.com | Photo credit: Jamaicans.com Dr. Afua Cooper, a Jamaican-Canadian historian, poet, and scholar, has been honored with the Order of Nova Scotia, the province’s highest distinction. This recognition celebrates her exceptional contributions to literature, Black Canadian studies, and community building. Here are five key things to know about this trailblazing figure: […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans.com | Photo credit: Jamaicans.com Jamaican-American Alrene Richards Barr has been awarded the Joseph R. Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her lifelong commitment to service and global community empowerment. Reflecting on the honor Ms. Richards Barr told the Jamaicans.com team: “I am honored to receive the Joseph R. Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, […]
By: NYS Office of the Comptroller State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report that showed nonprofit organizations in 2022 provided 1.3 million jobs to New Yorkers, just over 1 in 6 private sector jobs in the state. While the number of nonprofits increased nationally between 2017-2022, they declined in New York and the number […]
By Leah Rothstein, URBAN MATTERS | Photo credit: chihacknight.org It’s been hard to pay attention to the national news lately. When I do, I am tempted to feel powerless and hopeless about the divisiveness and animosity that seems to be consuming our country. But I don’t want to respond by burying my head in the […]
By Margot Moinester, THE CONVERSATION When states give driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, it affects nondrivers, too — even the littlest ones. Babies born to immigrants from Mexico and Central America are bigger and healthier in states that make that change, our research shows. The longer a law is in effect before a baby is conceived, […]
By David T. Marshall, THE CONVERSATION When we set out to study pandemic-related changes in schools, we thought we’d find that learning management systems that rely on technology to improve teaching would make educators’ jobs easier. Instead, we found that teachers whose schools were using learning management systems had higher rates of burnout. Our findings were […]
By Lina Begdache, THE CONVERSATION Feeling drained and lethargic is common: A 2022 national survey found that 13.5% of U.S. adults said they felt “very tired” or “exhausted” most days or every day over a three-month period. Women ages 18 to 44 had the highest rate of fatigue – just over 20%. Being tired is linked […]