The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) marked its 62nd anniversary with a gala in Toronto that honored the legacy and future of the Jamaican community in Canada. The event recognized individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted both the Jamaican and broader Canadian communities. Chris Campbell, President of the Carpenters Union Local 27 in Toronto, delivered […]
Montserrat’s population is declining as preliminary data from the 2023 Population and Housing Census shows there are 10.9 per cent less people on the island than 13 years ago. Data released by the Statistics Department of Montserrat showed the island had 4,386 ordinary residents in 2024 compared to 4,922 in 2011. The population is fairly […]
Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Jamaican cuisine by venturing beyond your resort to dine alongside locals. Here’s a guide to some of the top spots across the island where you can savor classic Jamaican dishes. Jamaican cuisine is a spicy fusion of influences from various cultures, with local ingredients playing a starring role […]
The Montserrat Arts Council has apologised to the 10 contestants, who participated in the Queen of Queens Regional Female Calypso Competition, after announcing the wrong winner last evening. Kenneth Silcott, Director of the Montserrat Arts Council, explained that “human error” led to defending champion Karene Asche being announced as the winner when she was actually the […]
Growing up in Jamaica, Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw wasn’t allowed to play football and had to sneak out her house to play with her brothers in her school uniform. Now, the new Manchester City forward is one of the most prolific goal scorers in the women’s game and is Jamaica’s all-time top scorer at 24 years […]
This tiny island is one of the region’s best-kept secrets — its black sand beaches, coral reefs, soaring mountains and rainforest-covered hills, not to mention rare, endemic plant and animal species, make it a paradise for nature-lovers. Montserrat — a dramatic island in the Caribbean dominated by the smoking Soufrière Hills volcano and home to […]
Tourism product development authorities in the Caribbean now have a resource from which to draw when developing their community-based tourism (CBT) programmes. The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has launched the Caribbean Community Tourism Network (CCTN) to provide a platform to support the continued development of CBT in the Caribbean. CCTN will facilitate the exchange of […]
A High Court Judge on Monday sentenced former chief minister David Brandt to 15 years in jail after he had earlier been found guilty on six counts of sexual exploitation and one count of perverting the course of justice. But Brandt immediately indicated that he intends appealing the sentence, insisting that he had no physical […]
Montserrat launches Remote Work Program BRADES, Montserrat – The pristine Caribbean island of Montserrat joins the global marketplace of destinations courting home-based professionals, with the announcement of the Montserrat Remote Workers Stamp. The 12-month long distance-work visa, launched January 29 at a press conference held at the Montserrat Cultural Centre, will give professionals and entrepreneurs […]
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada — Grenada recorded more than 1,000 small earthquakes at the underwater volcano Kick ’em Jenny last week, causing the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) to issue an advisory warning marine traffic and communities within proximity about the build-up of activity. Located between Carriacou and Grenada, the submarine volcano has been on yellow […]
