By Jasminee Sahoye From the University of the West Indies (UWI), Jamaica to the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Dr Upton Allen has never forgotten his alma mater, UWI, which laid the foundation for his superb career in medicine. He holds several designations behind his name but appears to be a very humble individual. […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, David Onley has shown a keen interest in helping to improve and rehabilitate the aged structure and technology of the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre in Jamaica, the primary rehabilitation centre for Jamaican and the English speaking Caribbean. During a visit to the island last year to speak […]
A spring Toronto festival, now in its 14th year, invites participants into friendly competition to nurture youth into the world or dance and choreography. Martin Scott-Pascal’s Dance Caribe has dedicated itself over the years to all Toronto youth, especially with exposure to Caribbean culture. Over the years it has expanded to include Spiritual Gospel, modern […]
MISS BOND: We suspect James Bond creator Ian Fleming never had this young lady in mInd when he penned the books that went on to become a screen sensation. Nor, we’re sure, he never thought he’d see 007 become a Toronto Carnival band. But that’s just what is happening this year as Jamaal Magloire’s Toronto […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Another health care project is in the works for Guyana. The Canadian doctor who opened a low-cost dialysis centre in Guyana more than a year ago plans to construct a building that will house other aspects of affordable health care services. Guyana-born Dr. Budhendranauth Doobay, a cardiologist, Hindu priest and philanthropist, […]
By Jasminee Sahoye A Dominican student, pursuing a Management Studies degree with a minor in Economics, at the University of the West Indies (UWI), shed tears when she told the more than 400 gathered at this year’s UWI Toronto Benefit Gala at the Ritz Carlton hotel that her dream of becoming an economist is […]
By Lisa Ramkissoon Citizenship and Immigration Canada previously suspended sponsorship of parents and grandparents since November 4, 2011 but announced last Friday that the program will reopen on January 2014. This bar was an Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification in Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada will re-open new program for Parent and […]
By Gerald V. Paul Come September, the Toronto District School Board, TDSB, will open their second Africentric High School, in the west end of the city. Downsview Secondary School will host the programme for grade 9 students. According to Shari Schwartz-Maltz, spokesperson for the TDSB, “This year, there are 18 students signed up for the […]
By Curtis Eustace Sheldon Kevin Francis, who is better known on the Caribbean circuit as “SKF” has been procured by the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival to be the “voice of the festival”. SKF’s role is to ensure that the public is aware of upcoming events and any festival changes whilst he does his job as […]
Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), has announced that Canada will assist young people in the Caribbean to gain greater access to post-secondary education. Ablonczy made the announcement today in Antigua on behalf of Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, as part of her seven-day, seven-country tour of the […]
