By Lincoln DePradine In the 62-year history of the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA), less than 20 men and women have served as the association’s president. One of them is Karl Fuller, who once described his mother as a “giant’’ that had the greatest influence on his life’’. Fuller, who was residing in Hollywood, Florida, died […]
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) […]
Wesley J. Hall, a prominent business leader and a staunch advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, has been elected as the next chancellor of the University of Toronto. Hall will begin his three-year term on July 1, 2024, becoming the 35th chancellor in the university’s history since its founding in 1827. Hall’s election by U […]
With the Paris Olympics just months away, Tamarri Lindo, a promising college track athlete, finds himself racing against a different kind of clock. The 20-year-old, who has been training rigorously to represent Canada on the world stage, is now grappling with the possibility of deportation back to Jamaica, the country from which his family fled […]
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 […]
In a recent development with far-reaching implications, the Jamaican government has been directed to reimburse Vybz Kartel and his fellow co-accused for the legal expenses they incurred during their recent appeal to the United Kingdom Privy Council. The incarcerated dancehall artist, along with Shawn Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St John, had their life sentences […]
Reggae singer Gramps Morgan has revealed details surrounding the unexpected death of his brother, Peetah Morgan, the lead vocalist of Morgan Heritage, who passed away two months ago. Speaking in an interview with Onstage’s Winford Williams at the Love and Harmony Cruise 2024, Gramps Morgan disclosed that Peetah Morgan succumbed to an exceptionally rare medical […]
By Neil Armstrong Photo credit: Andrea Peart Williams A Jamaican Canadian academic, Dr. Karen Flynn, has been invested as the Terrance & Karyn Holm Endowed Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, College of Nursing. At the investiture, which was held on April 30, Dean Eileen Collins, UIC College of Nursing said the occasion celebrated […]
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 […]
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 […]
