A woman of Jamaican heritage who was bundled up in a winter scarf that covered her head to keep warm is one of the latest to be attacked in an incident of Islamaphobia. Kayla Christyne Gerber, 26, a singer, dancer, actress and one-time finalist in Miss Canada National, posted the incident on her Facebook page […]
According to a recent Federal Court decision an 82-year-old citizen of Israel who I will refer to as the “applicant” and two daughters and their respective families immigrated in July 2010 to Canada. The applicant has remained in Canada on a temporary visa and applied for permanent residence under the parent and grandparent sponsorship program […]
Six women who contribute to the social, political, economic and cultural life of the Caribbean community will be honoured at an event by Singing Her Praises (SHP), a program that celebrates women’s achievements inspires them to live purposeful lives. Zanana L. Akande, Jean Augustine, Akua Benjamin, Paulette Senior, Debbie Douglas and Fleurette Osborne have all […]
Bob Rae, former premier of Ontario, will deliver the keynote address at a charity gala for establishment of the Omotayo Canadian Medical Champions and Bursary Awards on Saturday, Nov. 28 at Destiny Banquet Hall. “This is the continuation of the legacy of a young angel (Toronto’s Omotayo Morrison), helping us to help other people in […]
There are several reasons why a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident is ineligible to sponsor a member of the Family Class – spouse, parents, children, etc.- under immigration laws. One question in the Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking Form, is “Have persons you previously sponsored or their family members received social assistance during […]
On Nov. 5, 1843, “Black Carlota”, an enslaved African woman, grabbed her machete and led a rebellion against Spanish slave masters in Cuba. Carlota lost her life in a noble but failed cause. One hundred and thirty-two years later, 650 Cuban volunteers were mobilized and dispatched to the southern African country of Angola in November […]
“Regardless of the committees you’re on, the roles you have, regardless of party demands; and the partisanship that will continue to exist in this House … your one job that you cannot forget is to be a strong voice in service of the people who sent you here from your constituencies.” Methinks that sentiment from […]
BELMOPAN, Belize – The ruling party in Belize, the United Democratic Party (UDP), led by Prime Minister Dean Barrow, won a record third term in general elections held last week. In preliminary results, the UDP won 21 of the country’s 31 constituencies while the main opposition People’s United Party (PUP) had won 10. The newly […]
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The minister of national security, Edmund Dillon, has strongly condemned the recent increase in homicides in Trinidad and Tobago, especially the spate of attacks on the lives of national security officers. Dillon expressed concern that officers who dedicate their lives to protect and serve citizens are apparently being targeted by […]
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao – The participation of Curacao, for the first time, in the Havana International Fair (FIHAV) 2015 will be a bright opportunity to strengthen links with Cuba, said Curacao Minister of Economy Stanley Palm. Shortly before leaving for Havana with a business delegation to show goods and services from Curacao at FIHAV, Palm referred […]
