By: Melissa Rose Cooper|Documentedny.com How one woman turned a Caribbean holiday staple into a global sensation When it comes to holiday traditions, no dessert captures the season quite like black cake for the Caribbean community. Typically made with dried fruit soaked in rum and burnt sugar, it’s rich, moist and steeped in heritage. But black […]
By: Thomas P. DiNapoli | Editorial credit: Here Now Audit Finds Multi-Billion Dollar Procurements Still Follow Old Processes, Despite Promise of MTA’s Transformation Plan The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save money as was expected under its Transformation Plan, according to an audit released today by […]
By Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) In 2024, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) made significant strides in advancing health across the Americas, addressing both ongoing challenges and emerging health threats. These achievements highlight the collective efforts of governments, healthcare workers, communities, and partners working together to improve health outcomes for all. Below are the […]
By Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) | Photo credit: PAHO In 2024, the Organization delivered more than 38 tons of medical supplies and facilitated mobile clinics, in addition to supporting monitoring and water and sanitation activities to prevent cholera outbreaks. Port-au-Prince/Washington, DC, December 18, 2024 (PAHO) – As violence continues to escalate across Haiti, the Pan […]