Caribbean American Weekly

01/04/2025

By:Lori Amber Roessner|theconversation.com|Editorial Credit:AP Photo/John Bazemore, File “I am a farmer, an engineer, a businessman, a planner, a scientist, a governor, and a Christian,” Jimmy Carter said while introducing himself to national political reporters when he announced his campaign to be the 39th president of the United States in December 1974. As journalists and historians consider Carter’s […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By:Lori Amber Roessner|theconversation.com|Editorial Credit:AP Photo/John Bazemore, File “I am a farmer, an engineer, a businessman, a planner, a scientist, a governor, and a Christian,” J...

01/04/2025

By:Victoria Valenzuela|documentedny.com A new court decision confirms that NYC jails held detained immigrants so they could be delivered to ICE. This similarly happens in New York state prisons, though the full extent of the illegal collaboration is murky. When Assia Serrano found out that she would be released from Bedford Hills Correctional Center in May […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By:Victoria Valenzuela|documentedny.com A new court decision confirms that NYC jails held detained immigrants so they could be delivered to ICE. This similarly happens in New York state prison...

01/04/2025

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 […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post 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....

12/27/2024

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 […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post 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 Tr...

12/27/2024

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 […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post 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 chal...

12/27/2024

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 […]
The post PAHO Urges Protection of Medical Facilities and Services in Haiti to Ensure Continued Access amid Escalating Conflict first appeared on Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post 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 support...

12/27/2024

Consul General’s Christmas Message My cherished Jamaican community in the Diaspora, Friends of Jamaica near and far, With warmth in my heart, I join the dedicated team at the Consulate General of Jamaica in New York to extend our deepest love and greetings to you and your families this Christmas season. Christmas, […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Consul General’s Christmas Message     My cherished Jamaican community in the Diaspora, Friends of Jamaica near and far,   With warmth in my heart, I join the dedicated team at the Consul...

12/27/2024

By Staff Writer As we bid farewell to 2024 and prepare to welcome 2025, New Year’s Eve is the perfect occasion to step out in style and make a statement as the clock strikes midnight. Whether you’re attending an elegant gala, hosting a cozy gathering, or partying with friends, your outfit can reflect the excitement […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Staff Writer As we bid farewell to 2024 and prepare to welcome 2025, New Year’s Eve is the perfect occasion to step out in style and make a statement as the clock strikes midnight. Whethe...

12/27/2024

By Esther Claudette Gittens Introduction The question of “Who is an American?” has been central to the nation’s identity since its founding. From the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed that “all men are created equal,” to modern debates about immigration, race, and national identity, the definition of who belongs in America has been contested and […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Esther Claudette Gittens Introduction The question of “Who is an American?” has been central to the nation’s identity since its founding. From the Declaration of Independence, which p...

12/27/2024

Introduction The phrase “spare the rod and spoil the child” is one of the most widely cited proverbs concerning parenting and discipline. It has been invoked for centuries to justify practices of physical punishment, often interpreted as essential to raising morally upright children. However, the phrase does not actually appear verbatim in the King James […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Introduction The phrase “spare the rod and spoil the child” is one of the most widely cited proverbs concerning parenting and discipline. It has been invoked for centuries to justify pract...

12/26/2024

In today’s digital age, “ghosting” is most commonly associated with dating. It refers to when someone abruptly cuts off all communication with another person without explanation. But can the same happen within the confines of marriage? Is it possible for a married couple to experience ghosting, and more importantly, can it serve as a warning […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post In today’s digital age, “ghosting” is most commonly associated with dating. It refers to when someone abruptly cuts off all communication with another person without explanation. But can...

12/26/2024

By DPI Guyana The government is committed to building a more united and equitable Guyanese society. To achieve this, the administration focuses its policies on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable populations, ensuring a path towards equality and prosperity for all. This was underscored by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who was at the time addressing […]
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12/26/2024

By Ask The Pastors | Editorial credit: Hans Elmo / shuttertsock.com The birth of Jesus Christ is one of the most profound events in human history, marking a divine intervention into the world to offer love, hope, and salvation. Celebrated each year at Christmas, it serves as a powerful reminder for mankind to walk in […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Ask The Pastors | Editorial credit: Hans Elmo / shuttertsock.com  The birth of Jesus Christ is one of the most profound events in human history, marking a divine intervention into the worl...

12/26/2024

By Corrie Aune, DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: VG Foto / shutterstock.com Churches and faith communities in Upper Manhattan collaborated to host a Latin American religious tradition with a NYC twist. On a chilly December evening on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, three women walk side by side down 97th Street. Around their necks, they […]
The post Las Posadas: Mary and Joseph as the Immigrant’s Journey in NYC first appeared on Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Corrie Aune, DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: VG Foto / shutterstock.com  Churches and faith communities in Upper Manhattan collaborated to host a Latin American religious tradition with a N...

12/26/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post   Kwanzaa Senator Cordell Cleare hosts 3rd Annual Community Kwanzaa Giveaway-December 28th, 2024 (3 pm) added by Caribbean American Weekly on December 26, 2024View all posts by Caribbean Ame...

12/26/2024

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Ask the Lawyer Radio Show: Men Don't Divorce Your Money! Keeping the Family Peace During the Holidays and The Devastation Caused by Arleigh Louison's Fraud Continues.

12/26/2024

Happy Kwanzaa! 🎉✨

Today we celebrate unity, self-determination, and collective work & responsibility.

As we honor the first principle of Kwanzaa, Umoja (Unity), let’s come together in love and strength, embracing our shared heritage and supporting each other.

May this season bring joy, reflection, and a renewed sense of purpose to our communities.

12/25/2024

By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: emin kuliyev / shutterstock.com East New York and Brownsville, two neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York City, face significant health challenges that have profound human and economic impacts. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension are prevalent, leading to a cascade of related health issues and substantial financial burdens […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: emin kuliyev / shutterstock.com  East New York and Brownsville, two neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York City, face significant health challenges that have ...