Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew addressing the seniors at the Seniors Independence Cultural Celebration at the National Heroes Park Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 7, 2023, (Press Secretary, PMO) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon Dr. Terrance Drew attended the Seniors Independence Cultural Celebration held at the National Heroes Park on Wednesday […]
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 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 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 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 […]
Photos courtesy of UN His Excellency Dennis Francis, Permanent Representative of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations, was elected to serve as President of the 78th Session of the General Assembly on 1 June 2023. A succinct online introduction will allow you to get to know him before the opening of the 78th session of the […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com As mayor, it is my sacred duty to keep New Yorkers safe. I campaigned on making New York City a safer place to live, work, and raise a family, and now, after a little over a year and a half in office, we continue to see the results. Shootings […]