By James A. Parrott | Center of New York City Affairs Earning a living in New York’s private sector is steadily and seriously becoming more hazardous. Nearly 200,000 workers are injured annually in New York State. As the figure below indicates, the incidence of workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers has increased in New York State over the past three years and was a quarter higher than the national rate in 2022 (the most recent annual data). It also shows that the state’s workplace injury rates are up since 2019, and exceed U.S. levels. New York workplace fatalities have ..read more

By Chris Sommerfeldt | NY Daily News Black, Asian and Hispanic NYC government workers continue to be paid less than their white colleagues, a disparity driven by a persistent pattern of low wages for women of color in the municipal ranks, according to a new study released by the City Council on Tuesday. The study reflects salary levels across all municipal positions as of 2021, the latest period for which data is available. As of 2021, city government employees of color earned $0.84 for every $1 paid in salary to white workers, the study found. Two-thirds of the ..read more

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. Editorial credit: a katz / Shutterstock.com Listen to the interview with Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke here: https://caribbeanamericanweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PPP_YvetteClarke_Immigration_SB4.mp3 Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), along with Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), led a group of 50 lawmakers urging the Biden Administration to redesignate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), pause on deportations back to Haiti, extend humanitarian parole to any ..read more

By Leo Gilling At this time, every two years, tension rises among members of the Diaspora who are actively involved in Diaspora engagements and planning to attend the Biennial Conference. It’s been twenty years since the first Biennial Conference in downtown Kingston. Many original players in what we regard as the Diaspora Movement are either retired, home to their maker or lost interest for one reason or another. Only a few are left to teach, mobilize, motivate, and keep alive the problematic task of advancing the original plans of the Diaspora Movement. However, some will say that mentorship ..read more

By Janet Howard In the vibrant tapestry of Caribbean culture, the role of grandparents shines as a beacon of tradition, wisdom, and unconditional love. Their presence transcends mere familial ties, embodying a reservoir of heritage, oral history, and timeless values. Caribbean grandparents are pillars of strength, guardians of ancestral knowledge, and custodians of cherished customs. They are the steady heartbeat in the rhythm of Caribbean life, grounding successive generations in their rich cultural legacy. Cultural Guardianship The term “grandparent” carries profound significance within the ..read more

Originally published on willsandestate.nyc. As April unfolds, it brings Stress Awareness Month, a poignant reminder of the significance of managing stress across all facets of life. Amidst the myriad of stressors individuals face daily, estate planning and elder law matters stand out as areas where stress can become particularly overwhelming. The complexities inherent in these legal and financial domains, such as the need to balance your current financial needs with your future goals or the challenge of understanding complex legal terms, often provoke anxiety and uncertainty. However, by embra ..read more

By Department of Public Information President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has expressed his disapproval and dismay at the verbal attack launched against the Guyanese diaspora who engaged him during his recent visit to New York, USA. In a live broadcast Sunday evening, the head of state pointed to a release issued by the Rickford Burke-run Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID), which attempted to disparage the diaspora for its interactions with the president. The organization even sought to boycott those businesses because of what it termed as ‘an egregious betrayal of black people.’ In res ..read more

New York City and State are in the midst of government budget negotiations, and the expiration of Federal emergency Covid relief funding has pushed our ongoing child care crisis into both conversations.  It’s a major crisis for families and also for child care providers. The Federal government recommends that affordable child care should cost no more than seven percent of household income. Nevertheless, a report by the Citizens Committee for Children of New York found that 80 percent of New Yorkers can’t meet that standard; a family earning the median income in New Yor ..read more

Photo courtesy: Prime Minister’s Office BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis,  April 21, 2024 [Press Secretary, PMO] – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is poised to benefit immensely from the highly anticipated influx of investments following Prime Minister Hon. Dr Terrance Drew’s most recent visit to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a series of high-profile engagements, Prime Minister Drew showcased St. Kitts and Nevis as a prime destination for global investors, emphasizing the nation’s dedication to forging strong international partnerships and foster ..read more

Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / Shutterstock.com By America’s Voice Washington, DC — Yesterday, the United States reinstituted deportations to Haiti, sending dozens of Haitians back to dangerous conditions in the nation via the first deportation flight to the nation since January. As Guerline Jozef, Co-founder and Executive Director of Haitian Bridge Alliance, the Black Immigrants Bail Fund, and founding member of Cameroon Advocacy Network, stated in response: “Why is the U.S. exacerbating chaos and cruelty in a country already grappling with a humanitarian and insecur ..read more