Toronto’s Guyanese community gathered at St. Peter and Paul Banquet Hall in Scarborough to celebrate Guyana’s 58th Independence Anniversary with a gala organized under the auspices of the Consulate General of Guyana. The event, featuring stirring speeches and captivating performances, showcased Guyana’s progress and rich cultural heritage. High Commissioner Keith L. George opened the gala, […]
Toronto’s Carpenters’ Union Local 27, an institution with a rich history spanning over 142 years, has made a groundbreaking move by electing Chris Campbell as its first Black president. This historic milestone was marked by an installation ceremony that celebrated Campbell’s significant contributions and the union’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion. Founded on June […]
By Lincoln DePradine Grenadians in Canada have contributed to efforts at resettling 17 nationals in their Caribbean homeland, where a massive fire destroyed five houses. The fire, in March, swept through an area in Chantimelle, St Patrick, Grenada’s northernmost parish. Those displaced by the fire and left homeless included a toddler and a 65-year-old. Joseph […]
Elsworth James, the charismatic Trinidadian entertainer known for his pioneering contributions to calypso and soca music, passed away on June 6, 2024, in Durham, Ontario, after a courageous battle with dementia. He was 77. James’ vibrant career was marked by his dedication to the promotion and evolution of Caribbean music on international stages. Born in […]
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, delivered a stirring speech at Chatham House, London, England, highlighting Africa’s potential and opportunities. Addressing a diverse audience including diplomats, investors, academics, and media, he underscored Africa’s youthful workforce, renewable energy potential, biodiversity resources, and regional integration. Despite global challenges, Adesina emphasized Africa’s economic resilience, […]
The extinction of Giant Jamaican Galliwasps in the 1800s was a casualty of the sugar cane plantation economy, which ravaged their natural habitat and introduced predators like rats to the island. Now, a 170-year-old lizard specimen is set to return to its Jamaican homeland from Scotland as part of efforts toward reparatory justice. This remarkable […]
By Ravendra Madholall in Guyana Two-time champions West Indies began their International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cupcampaign on a winning note, defeating Papua New Guinea by five wickets at the Guyana NationalStadium, Providence, last Sunday. In this Group C fixture, the West Indies successfully chased down Papua New Guinea’s modest total of135 with one […]
Haiti finds itself in the throes of political turmoil as a nine-member council overseeing the country’s transition selects Garry Conille as its next prime minister. This decision, announced on Tuesday, unfolds against a backdrop of escalating gang violence gripping much of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Conille’s return to the role of prime minister is not unprecedented. […]
In an impressive feat, Belize, Jamaica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines have received prestigious certification from the World Health Organization (WHO) for their successful elimination of HIV and syphilis transmission from mother to child. This groundbreaking achievement was celebrated at a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, organized by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) […]
