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 […]
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 […]
GRENADA (July 5, 2024) – One of the leading resorts in the Caribbean, Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada, resumed full operations following the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which devastated Grenada’s dependencies, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, earlier in the week. The locally owned, luxury all-inclusive resort, which sits directly on the island’s award-winning Grand Anse […]
The Canadian Women’s Foundation has named Mitzie Hunter the new President and Chief Executive Officer. With a background spanning three decades in nonprofit, private, and government sectors, Hunter is set to lead the Foundation in its mission to advance gender equality across Canada. Hunter’s career includes historic milestones, such as being the first Black woman […]
The Ontario government often makes controversial decisions, and the situation with the Ontario Science Centre is a clear example. Despite all the technical and financial details, the choice boils down to a simple dilemma: either neglect the Science Centre or hand it over to caretakers who will protect it. The main issue here is about […]
GRENADA (July 5, 2024) – One of the leading resorts in the Caribbean, Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada, resumed full operations following the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which devastated Grenada’s dependencies, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, earlier in the week. The locally owned, luxury all-inclusive resort, which sits directly on the island’s award-winning Grand Anse […]
The 24th Annual Agents’ Choice Awards, held at the Carlu in Toronto, celebrated the triumphs of the travel industry, drawing nearly 500 guests to the sold-out event. Among the night’s big winners was Destination Jamaica, which clinched the title of Favourite Wedding/Honeymoon Romance Destination of the Year. The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Canada’s Business Development […]
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 […]
Whitby, Ontario – The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 2 indicate that one public beach is posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water. […]
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 […]
