In an impressive feat, Belize, Jamaica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines have received prestigious certification from the World Health Organization (WHO) for their successful elimination of HIV and syphilis transmission from mother to child. This groundbreaking achievement was celebrated at a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, organized by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) […]
Stacy Clarke By Neil Armstrong The first day of the tribunal hearing of Superintendent Stacy Clarke, which was open to the public, drew a large contingent of members of the Jamaican Canadian Association on Monday to the headquarters of the Toronto Police Service (TPS) in support of the veteran police officer with 26 years of […]
Over 60 persons representing 7 groups walked for either 5 KM or 10 KM despite the rainy morning. Seven Groups: Ardenne Alumni Association, Jamaica Foundation Hamilton (walked in Hamilton), Heritage Singers, Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association, Clarendon College Alumni Association, Jamaican Ex-Firefighters Association, and Dinthill Alumni Association. The event sponsors were Shontelle Dubois Fitness, Sweet DU Smoothies […]
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, […]
The Durham Community Health Center, in collaboration with The Walnut Foundation Taibu and Princess Margaret Hospital, hosted a free prostate cancer screening clinic in Durham Region, attracting a modest turnout from the community. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of prostate cancer, especially among Black men who are disproportionately […]
The recent provincial budget has been met with cautious optimism by Ontario’s medical community. The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) has acknowledged the significant investments in team-based primary care and home care as positive steps. However, the overarching sentiment is that these measures, while welcome, are insufficient to address the deep-rooted issues within Ontario’s healthcare system. […]
Jamaica’s Deputy Prime Minister Horace Chang has announced the country’s commitment to welcoming orphans from Haiti, responding to the growing social challenges in the French-speaking nation, particularly in Port-au-Prince. Chang conveyed, “We have reached an agreement to provide accommodation for a specific number of individuals through legitimate channels, focusing on orphans currently residing in an […]
By Lincoln DePradine A pharmacare deal reached between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party government and the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), offering new coverage for contraception and diabetes treatment and also dental-care plan, will be particularly impactful on racialized communities such as African-Canadians and Indigenous peoples, Toronto MP Gary Anandasangaree has said. “It’s going […]
Ontario’s front-line registered nurses and health-care professionals are celebrating another decision by the court which has ruled that Bill 124, wage-suppression legislation passed by the Ford government in 2019, is unconstitutional. Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) Provincial President Erin Ariss, RN, says, “This sham of a bill should never have been passed. With the loss of […]
Elon Musk’s brain implant company, Neuralink, recently announced that it had successfully implanted its brain-computer interface into its first human patient. This groundbreaking technology aims to connect the human nervous system directly with computers, offering potential solutions for brain disorders, overcoming brain injuries, and various other applications. Let us explore the technology behind Neuralink, its […]
