The Canadian Premier League (CPL) and Volkswagen Canada are joining forces once more this season to launch the 2024 Volkswagen FC: Game Changers program. This initiative aims to recognize and celebrate five remarkable Canadians who are making a positive impact on their communities through their dedication to soccer. Building on the success of its debut […]
By Lincoln DePradine Many young and bright Caribbean men and women – eager to obtain a university education at the region’s premier tertiary institution, but without the financial means to do so – will now have their dreams come true. They will be the beneficiaries of University of the West Indies (UWI) scholarships, through money […]
Last Saturday, the 42nd annual Harry Jerome Awards, hosted by the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA), showcased an extraordinary celebration of leadership, innovation, and community spirit, marking it as one of the most memorable events in its storied history. The gala, attended by luminaries from across Canada, honored outstanding achievements within the Black community, […]
By Neil Armstrong Photo credit: Andrea Peart Williams A Jamaican Canadian academic, Dr. Karen Flynn, has been invested as the Terrance & Karyn Holm Endowed Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, College of Nursing. At the investiture, which was held on April 30, Dean Eileen Collins, UIC College of Nursing said the occasion celebrated […]
Review by Neil Armstrong When the curtain came down on the opening night of the Canadian Opera Company production Don Pasquale by Gaetano Donizetti, there was sustained rapturous applause from the audience clearly pleased with the performance. They welcomed the colourful adaptation from acclaimed French-Canadian creative duo Barbe & Doucet who transposed “the opera’s storyline […]
Members of the Black community in Hamilton are spearheading efforts to establish an advisory panel aimed at tackling concerns regarding policing in the city. According to Lyndon George, Executive Director of Hamilton’s Anti-Racism Resource Centre (HARRC), the initiative stems from extensive community discussions, gaining momentum following a town hall hosted by HARRC in February. The […]
Fans in the Caribbean will be able to buy ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 tickets directly from box offices from Thursday 2 May and confirm their attendance at the biggest cricket carnival spectacle ever. To celebrate 30 days to go to the start of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the launch of […]
by Stephen Weir You may want to address Alison Hinds as Dr. Hinds if you are a woman attending Toronto’s May 19th “Bloom into Power” luncheon. Hinds, the famed soca singer from Barbados, received an honorary degree from the University of the West Indies last November and is still embracing the title of Doctor. The […]
‘The Fall Guy’ a paradoxical blend of uninspired narrative and captivating performance Movie Review By Janet Grant The film, a reimagining of a classic TV show, treads a well-worn path with its story of Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling), a stuntman navigating the treacherous waters of Hollywood. However, the script’s lack of originality is evident in its […]
Air travel has long been a catalyst for opening up new destinations, and in the Caribbean, Guyana, once considered the “underdog,” has garnered significant attention thanks to its thriving economy fueled by oil reserves. Today, direct flights to Guyana rival those of many other popular Caribbean tourist spots, with international carriers such as American Airlines, […]
