The year 2024 is witnessing a surge in travel with no signs of slowing down. According to Tripadvisor, 93% of North Americans are planning to maintain or increase their travel expenditures compared to last year. For nearly half of these travelers, international adventures are on the horizon, many of which will lead to the sun-drenched […]
Caribbean athletes showcased their prowess at the Wanda Diamond League in Doha, Qatar, with Bahamian 400m Olympic Champion Steven Gardiner and Jamaican long jump finalist Carey McLeod seizing victory in their respective events. McLeod, who had previously finished fourth at the Xiamen meet, demonstrated significant improvement to claim the top spot in the men’s long […]
The skies above Guyana saw a display of American military might on May 9th, as two Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet strike fighters conducted a flyover with the collaboration and approval of the Guyanese government. This display comes at a time when the small South American nation is embroiled in a heated border dispute with neighboring […]
By Lincoln DePradine Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, who visited Toronto in February, is returning to Canada, where he’ll meet with Grenadian nationals and update them on the work on his government that will be celebrating two years in office next month. The prime minister, and leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party, is […]
Fans in the Caribbean will be able to buy ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 tickets directly from box offices from Thursday 2 May and confirm their attendance at the biggest cricket carnival spectacle ever. To celebrate 30 days to go to the start of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the launch of […]
Air travel has long been a catalyst for opening up new destinations, and in the Caribbean, Guyana, once considered the “underdog,” has garnered significant attention thanks to its thriving economy fueled by oil reserves. Today, direct flights to Guyana rival those of many other popular Caribbean tourist spots, with international carriers such as American Airlines, […]
In a telling reflection of current geopolitical dynamics, the recent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) vote regarding full UN membership for the State of Palestine underscored significant global divisions. Despite the United States wielding its veto power to block the draft resolution, Guyana stood among the 12 UNSC members in favor of recommending Palestine’s admission […]
Editorial for May 02 2024 The term “ongoing turmoil” when describing Haiti may be a cliché, unfortunately, it is an accurate description of a country that has been in turmoil for as long of most of us can remember. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation has been confirmed, with a transitional council taking office last […]
Last Wednesday, the Grenadian diaspora in Toronto, alongside friends of Grenada, gathered in large numbers at the Jamaican Canadian Association Centre in North York, Ontario, despite the rain, to support the of a recent devastating fire in Chantimelle, St. Patrick, Grenada. The event, named “Sunday’s Diaspora Brunch,” aimed to raise funds for five affected families, […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently revealed that the renowned Grammy-winning artist Sean Paul and soca sensation Kees Dieffenthaller will collaborate to produce the official anthem for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to be held in the West Indies and the US. With just under 50 days until the tournament kicks off […]
