By David Jessop In the dying days of the Trump Presidency, the US State Department designated Cuba a ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’. Regrettably, the measure will slow efforts by the Biden administration to take a calibrated approach to gradually improving US-Cuba relations. The decision to do so was made by the outgoing US Secretary of […]
The sooner the better One cannot shout “fire!” in a crowded theatre where there is no fire and then expect to claim the right to freedom of speech. Clearly, freedom of speech is a right we should all strenuously defend but we must recognize that even the right to freedom of speech has its limitations. […]
Jamaican Police are investigating the recent death of Latoya Alcindor, a 43-year old mother of two, of Markham,Ontario, who was killed while visiting Jamaica. Alcindor was found dead by police last Thursday evening in an apartment which she had been renting on the north coast of the island in St. Ann’s Parish. Police said there […]
By W. Andy Knight January 6, 2021 will go down in infamy as one of the truly ‘dark days’ in American history. It was not the darkest of days, however. The battle of Antietam in Maryland on September 17,1862 was certainly a darker day than January 6, 2021. On that particular day, Forces of Union […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH Discrimination may increase risk of anxiety disorders regardless of genetics, study finds Exposure to discrimination plays a significant role in the risk of developing anxiety and related disorders, even—in a first—after accounting for potential genetic risks, according to a multidisciplinary team of health researchers led by Tufts University and the Harvard […]
Editorial A devalued Order of Ontario At first we couldn’t believe what we heard. Was it a bad joke? Then we made the proper checks and discovered that it was true. Former Premier Mike Harris was nominated for the Order of Ontario. Yes, the same racist Mike Harris from North Bay. Now what could have […]
By Carlton Joseph On January 6 last . a violent mob, incited by President Trump, stormed and occupied the U.S. Capitol in an act of insurrection and attempted to stop the certification of Joe Biden as President of the United States. Members of the right-wing mob attacked and overwhelmed the Capitol Police, smashed windows, broke […]
Immigration Matters Sukhram Ramkissoon The high price for providing false information on immigration forms During my career as an immigration consultant, I have been often contacted by persons seeking answers to questions about providing information on their immigration application forms. For the the new year, let me once more address this very serious matter. […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH Will the new COVID-19 vaccines be safe? Just within the past two weeks, pharmaceutical companies have announced encouraging news about two COVID-19 vaccines in the final development phase. As more vaccine developers announce similar reports in the coming weeks and months, it’s key to remember that vaccine safety is as important as […]
All lives, rich and poor, matter By Carlton Joseph As the world welcomes the New Year. I want to impress upon our readers that many of the problems of the last year are still with us and that the solutions we implement are loaded with their own problems. I will discuss the issues that have […]
