By Yolanda T. Marshall Mello Ayo wrote a biography about Brother Adisa S. Oji. Mr. Ayo is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, leadership consultant, and advocate. He is the author of many books including “After Dark: The Anatomy of a People’s Struggle,” ” Stories We Don’t Tell,” “Love Rhapsodies and Blues,” “Good Morning, Afrika!,” and “I […]
By Neil Armstrong A Hurricane Beryl Relief Benefit Concert will be held in Toronto at the Jamaican Canadian Centre on July 18th to help restoration efforts in Jamaica in the aftermath of the hurricane. On July 3, Hurricane Beryl, a category 4 tropical cyclone, left two dead, hundreds of thousands of homes in Jamaica without […]
By Lincoln DePradine Labour leaders in Ontario are opposed to what they claim are plans by Premier Doug Ford and his conservative government to privatize the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO). “Ford wants to privatize the LCBO to hand the profits to his billionaire buddies, while cutting our public services and hanging workers out […]
The Islands of The Bahamas have secured two prestigious titles at the 2024 World Travel Awards, reinforcing their status as a leading Caribbean destination. Recognized as the Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination 2024 and the Caribbean’s Leading Sports Tourism Destination 2024, The Bahamas has once again demonstrated excellence in travel, tourism, and hospitality. Top officials, […]
Members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, known for their resilience and unwavering commitment during times of adversity and racism, were celebrated at the annual Remembrance Ceremony held in Nova Scotia. Minister Fraser, on behalf of Ministers Ginette Petitpas Taylor and Bill Blair, announced an investment exceeding $124,000 for five new projects in Nova Scotia. […]
Hurricane Beryl is intensifying as it moves towards Jamaica after devastating parts of the southeast Caribbean. As a powerful Category 4 storm, Beryl has already claimed at least six lives and is expected to bring life-threatening winds and storm surges to Jamaica. A hurricane warning is in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and […]
By Anthony Joseph In a dramatic turn of events, the 2024 presidential election has reached a critical juncture, exposing deep fissures within American democracy. On Thursday, the nation witnessed a debate that left many fearing an impending Trump presidency, with President Biden’s performance in Atlanta being notably lackluster. The debate has ignited a frenzy among […]
York University in Toronto conferred honorary degrees on two prominent figures from the Black Caribbean Diaspora on June 20th. Arnold Auguste and Jason “Kardinal Offishall” Harrow, celebrated members of Toronto’s Caribbean community, were honored for their remarkable contributions to media, music, and social activism. Arnold Auguste Born and raised in Trinidad, Auguste arrived in Toronto […]
Toronto poet Bill Bissett, Nova Scotia poet Sylvia D. Hamilton, and Saskatchewan author Solomon Ratt are among the 83 distinguished individuals appointed to the Order of Canada this year. The announcement from Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s office includes one new Companion, 16 Officers, two Honorary Officers, and 64 new Members of the Order. Notably, two […]
Finding the right medication for individuals suffering from depression often involves a lengthy trial-and-error process that can exacerbate symptoms over months or even years. However, a new study published in Nature Medicine suggests that a breakthrough may be on the horizon. Researchers have identified six distinct subtypes of major depression using brain imaging and machine […]
