In many Caribbean islands, tourism is the lifeblood of the local economy. However, for decades, Black communities have faced barriers to participating fully in this vital industry. Centuries of enslaved labor followed by systemic exclusion from economic opportunities have historically kept Black ownership of hotels in the region disproportionately low. Despite these challenges, a transformative […]
Hurricane Beryl is intensifying as it moves towards Jamaica after devastating parts of the southeast Caribbean. As a powerful Category 4 storm, Beryl has already claimed at least six lives and is expected to bring life-threatening winds and storm surges to Jamaica. A hurricane warning is in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and […]
GRENADA (July 5, 2024) – One of the leading resorts in the Caribbean, Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada, resumed full operations following the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which devastated Grenada’s dependencies, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, earlier in the week. The locally owned, luxury all-inclusive resort, which sits directly on the island’s award-winning Grand Anse […]
GRENADA (July 5, 2024) – One of the leading resorts in the Caribbean, Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada, resumed full operations following the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which devastated Grenada’s dependencies, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, earlier in the week. The locally owned, luxury all-inclusive resort, which sits directly on the island’s award-winning Grand Anse […]
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 […]
In a bid to draw tourists to the hidden treasures of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Grenada has initiated the Carriacou Carnival Cooldown. This innovative tourism campaign aims to prolong the excitement of SpiceMas, Grenada’s renowned cultural festival, by encouraging visitors to unwind and explore the serene beauty of these sister isles. Set against the stunning […]
By Lincoln DePradine When a team of Canadian volunteers visited the Caribbean in April to provide free healthcare services, they spent six days at two locations and attended to more than 400 adults and children. The mission, which offered services valued at just under half-million Eastern Caribbean dollars, was well worth it, said Vanessa Alexis, founding-president […]
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 […]
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, […]
After a five-year hiatus, the highly anticipated return of the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival is set to mesmerize audiences against the stunning backdrop of Piscadera Bay. Kicking off on Thursday, August 29, this three-day extravaganza promises a triumphant revival of music and magic. Headlined by the likes of Mark Anthony, Nile Rodgers of CHIC […]
