The Saint Lucia Toronto Association (SLTA), in partnership with The Consulate General of Saint Lucia, recently hosted a grand celebration to mark the 45th Anniversary of Independence on March 9th. The event, held at the Luxe Convention Centre in Mississauga, included speeches, performances, and a deep sense of community spirit. Luana, President of the SLTA, […]
By Carlton Joseph President Vladimir Putin secured another six-year term amidst a crackdown on dissent on the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin made efforts to boost voter turnout by allowing electronic voting over three days; voter turnout was reported at 74%, with Putin receiving 87.31% of the vote while the remainder was split between three […]
By Janet Grant Toronto’s much-anticipated Fan Expo made a grand return to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from March 15-17, attracting a diverse crowd of enthusiasts for a three-day celebration of pop culture. The event, held in the North Building, brought together fans of all ages to revel in a variety of activities, including celebrity […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall The Double Life of Trina Ross Written by Michelle Richards-Graham “Trina’s life feels perfect until her mother starts to change, and Trina doesn’t know what to do. Facing eviction from their home and desperate for cash, Trina finds herself entangled in a daring world she wants to keep hidden from […]
By Neil Armstrong The children of schoolteacher Estella Albertha Wheeler wants everyone to know that their mother was “a woman of strong faith” who instilled in them “the importance of family, education, hard work and doing what is right.” They described her as a “true role model who we will always look up to.” She […]
By Neil Armstrong The Toronto dance company, KasheDance, is promising audiences a celebration of dances of the Caribbean and African Diaspora and to take them on a journey of choreographies rich in rhythmic traditions, culture, social and human rights activism. Their 15th anniversary celebration, “Retrospek,” examines the past, celebrates the present, and signals the creative […]
By Lincoln DePradine In 2018, a group of Canadian health professionals visited the Caribbean to provide free dental care. Their services were for nationals of Grenada, which includes the Grenadine islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. By the third trip in 2023, the group – called Smiles Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique (GCP) – discovered […]
In January, Milka Menjo, a mother from Nandi, Kenya, made headlines across the nation when she participated in a 12-kilometer marathon wearing a skirt and bra because she could not afford conventional athletic gear. The event took place during a race held at Barng’etuny Mountain, where Menjo stood out among a group of dedicated athletes. […]
Many athletes say they drink tart cherry juice to help with inflammation and muscle pain. Members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team drink it for exercise recovery. Tart cherries, particularly Montmorency cherries, and their juice contain antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. And studies have shown that tart cherry juice may help prevent muscle damage […]
Guyana’s Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning official certification as a Kidney Transplant Centre. This accomplishment signifies a significant advancement in Guyana’s medical landscape, as GPHC becomes the inaugural institution in the country to attain such recognition. The certification was bestowed by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with […]
