Ian Williams advocates thoughtful dialogue and empathetic listening Since its inception in 1961, the Massey Lectures have been a platform for renowned writers, intellectuals, and academics to share their insights through a series of five lectures held across Canada. Esteemed figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Noam Chomsky, and Margaret Atwood have graced its […]
Sukhram Ramkissoon Alex (not his real name) fears returning to Barbados due to his sexual orientation. He alleges that he was publicly known to be gay due to a relationship with an ex-partner who protected him in Barbados from harassment but since passed away. In 2019, he came to Canada to make a refugee claim […]
Venezuelan sports icon Yulimar Rojas, revered as the reigning Olympic gold medalist, world record holder, and seven-time world champion in the triple jump, has regrettably announced her withdrawal from the Paris 2024 Olympics. Rojas, who has consistently soared to new heights in her athletic endeavors, conveyed her heartfelt message to her supporters through a somber […]
Editorial – Jamaica Observer Paying Olympians is long overdue World Athletics’ announcement on Wednesday that it will become the first international federation to award prize money at an Olympic Games, beginning at this year’s staging in Paris, France, has been welcomed by the athletics community. According to World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe, gold medal […]
Over $3 million has been donated to back Kid Food Nation, a cooking program by Boys and Girls Club Canada (BGC) that instills healthy eating habits using culturally relevant food resources in an engaging manner. This initiative is set to benefit more than 2,200 children and youth, laying a crucial foundation for healthier lifestyles. Kid […]
Fantazia’s mas designs in 2024 are jewels waiting to be seen By Stephen Weir What a 15th birthday party it was for Will Morton on Sunday evening in Scarborough! The veteran carnival mas designer held his 15th annual costume launch for the Fantazia Carnival Mas Band! Fantazia is led by Hamilton’s Will Morton, “Designer Extraordinaire,” […]
By Carlton Joseph After two weeks of threatening retaliation against Israel for killing some of its top military officials in Damascus, Iran finally launched (what it described as a defensive maneuver) its retaliatory attack on Israel that included hundreds of missiles and drones. Almost everything fired was intercepted before entering Israel, and Israel Defense Forces […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall Building a Nest from the Bones of My People Written by Cara-Lyn Morgan (Trinidadian heritage) “Motherhood, trauma, and familial history are woven together into a powerful collection from the award-winning author of What Became My Grieving Ceremony. Beginning with a revelation of familial sexual abuse, Building a Nest from the Bones […]
Editorial Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced the 2024 federal budget on Tuesday. A major part of her remarks spoke of providing a fair chance to build a good middle-class life. She spoke of “lifting up every generation” and “economic Growth for every generation” with particular reference to the young generation. We do understand that budgets […]
In his opening remarks at the launch of a new cricket competition for schools, Ken Jeffers, president of the Ontario Schools Cricket Association (OSCA) referred to Sir John A. Macdonald’s 1867 declaration that cricket was Canada’s national sport. Last Monday, Toronto made a major commitment to nurturing cricket as a major sport with the launch […]
