Female Vincentian-born American Airlines pilot makes maiden landing in hometown History was created last week when Rochell Roache-Lanza became the first female American Airlines pilot of Vincentian heritage to land at the Argyle International Airport (AIA). Roache-Lanza piloted flight AA1427, which was a Boeing 737-800, from Miami to her homeland with over 100 passengers onboard. […]
‘Generation of Kings’ the new album from dancehall artiste Masicka, which was recently released, debuted in the top spot on the Top 100 Reggae Albums iTunes Chart. The 17-track album pushed ‘Legend’ by Bob Marley and The Wailers album to number two on the chart, claiming the number one spot. The album also debuted at […]
In an exhilarating celebration of Caribbean connectivity, the Martinique Tourism Authority (MTA) hosted a vibrant gate party at Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to mark the highly-anticipated launch of the first non-stop flight from Toronto to Martinique. The event, attended by the Martinican Tourism Commissioner, Bénédicte di Géronimo, along with Caribbean delegates, Air Canada representatives, and […]
The Consulate of Guyana in Toronto marked a significant moment by opening its doors for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The occasion was graced by Honorary Consul Mani Singh, who hosted the event. This gathering brought together Guyanese nationals, well-wishers of the republic, and featured the presence of High Commissioner Mr. Keith George, […]
Caribbean Vibrations Television is gearing up to spread some holiday cheer this Christmas season with a special treat for its viewers. As the festive spirit takes hold across the Caribbean, the network is set to bring the warmth and flavors of the region straight to your living room with a series of Caribbean Xmas Dinner […]
Only 36 square miles in size, this is the very definition of that fantasy island you thought you’d missed by 40 years thanks to cruise ships, resort hotels and charter flights. Just 12,000 Nevisians live on this onion-shaped island, lightly sprinkled with pink and turquoise-coloured cottages, verdant orchards and home-style restaurants where donkeys and sheep […]
By Lincoln DePradine Patrick McNeilly, educator and cultural artiste, has a story to tell that encompasses steelpan music and his involvement in the artform, beginning in his homeland of Trinidad and continuing with his subsequent arrival in Canada. “No mind how talented you were with steel drums in colonial Trinidad then, you had to go […]
By Lincoln DePradine Jamaica’s two top diplomats in Canada, Marsha Coore Lobban and Kurt Davis, have repeatedly stressed a common message to the Jamaican community here. They want Jamaican-Canadians to “reach out’’ and keep in constant contact with them. “Please do not hesitate to reach out and connect,’’ Coore Lobban, who is based in Ottawa […]
By Lincoln DePradine When diplomat Henry Mangal was asked to address a group of students, who are all of Caribbean background, he reiterated a few key messages. One of them was the importance of studying hard to reap success. “Pursue your studies diligently and with discipline. Settle for no less than success,’’ Mangal said, while […]
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday directed the country’s state-owned companies to “immediately” begin to explore and exploit the oil, gas and mines in Guyana’s Essequibo region that Venezuela claims as its own. The announcement came a day a day after Maduro got the victory he sought in a weekend referendum on […]
