Barbados-born Austin Clarke’s writings continue to be recognized, this time as an RBC Taylor Prize nomination for his most recent book, ‘Membering, the Commonwealth and Giller award-winning work. In ’Membering, Clarke shares his own experiences growing up in Barbados and moving to Toronto to attend university in 1955 before becoming a journalist. With vivid realism […]
Toronto is stunned by the recent outburst of gun violence, some of which is rocking the city’s Black community. Mayor John Tory in a media briefing yesterday praised the work of police in trying to keep the city safe and stressed that in his opinion, Toronto remains a safe city, despite the latest violent crime […]
The family of Canadian Linnea Veinotte, missing in Grenada since Sunday, is appealing for more help from Canada. Grenada Police believe Veinotte, 36, a New Brunswick mother of two boys age five and six, who went out for a run with her dog Nico on Sunday morning, may have been the victim of a hit […]
Caribbean Airlines has upgraded its reservation and ticketing system to Amadeus, the technology partner for the global travel industry which provides reliable, modern and cutting-edge solutions to over 120 airlines worldwide. Caribbean Airlines is pleased to adopt this network, which will improve the range of service offerings to its valued customers, a spokesman said. George […]
Having made its international debut on Aug. 8 in Trinidad, Joslynne Sealey – Famous Arias has fulfilled her fans’ requests for a definitive CD of her operatic vocal work. Throughout her 25-year career of singing professionally, she is most proud of her collaborations with Trinidad & Tobago’s national instrument, the steelpan. Featured on her CD […]
With one third of child deaths in Guyana resulting from respiratory distress or bacterial infection in the first few weeks of life, Dr. Narendra Singh, founder and president of Guyana Help The Kids (GHTK) and his team, have their work cut out for them. The registered Canadian charity was called “an iconic organization” recently by […]
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – A telephone hotline number has been set up to allow people to share information they may have on Trinidad and Tobago nationals who may be heading to join the international terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The information, which can be given anonymously, will be collected and […]
LONDON, England – St. Lucia’s appointment of a Saudi billionaire as its Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the government’s refusal to lift his diplomatic immunity to face a divorce suit is being criticized by a senior British parliamentarian. The Dr. Kenny Anthony administration last month sought to defend the appointment of […]
The Barbadian Diaspora graced the Cathedral Church of St. James recently in a service of thanksgiving to celebrate the 49th anniversary of their independence under the theme Living Joyfully with Purpose. Meanwhile, their Prime Minister Freundel Stuart, the chairman of CARICOM, was in Malta last Thursday delivering a speech at the Commonwealth Business Forum called […]
Andre De Grasse and Andrew Wiggins are in the running and “hooping” for the Lou Marsh Trophy. Both are of Caribbean heritage. The trophy, named after a former sports editor of the Toronto Star, is awarded annually to Canada’s best athlete as decided by a committee of Toronto sports writers. De Grasse is Canadian record […]
