By Neil Armstrong A Hurricane Beryl Relief Benefit Concert will be held in Toronto at the Jamaican Canadian Centre on July 18th to help restoration efforts in Jamaica in the aftermath of the hurricane. On July 3, Hurricane Beryl, a category 4 tropical cyclone, left two dead, hundreds of thousands of homes in Jamaica without […]
Tranquility Alumni of Canada marked their 30th anniversary last Saturday at Earl Bales Park with their annual picnic. After a pandemic-induced hiatus, the event’s return was a joyful reunion for families and community members who eagerly awaited the revival of this beloved tradition. A family-centric affair, the picnic has been a staple of the alumni’s […]
Calypso came alive last Saturday night as Organization of Calypso Performing Arts (OCPA0 staged its first Calypso Tent, marking a significant moment in Toronto Caribbean Carnival calendar. Since the pandemic, the calypso tent receded into the background as it was with all such activities. An even though OCPA stage a Calypso Monarch Competition last year, […]
A major child-care provider in Toronto is cutting staff raises, blaming Ontario’s funding approach to the national $10-a-day program. The Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF), overseeing 25 centres in the city, informed parents via letter about the decision, citing the funding formula as jeopardizing the sector. According to the foundation, the current funding fails to cover […]
By Lincoln DePradine Labour leaders in Ontario are opposed to what they claim are plans by Premier Doug Ford and his conservative government to privatize the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO). “Ford wants to privatize the LCBO to hand the profits to his billionaire buddies, while cutting our public services and hanging workers out […]
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica, the United States has committed nearly JMD$400 million (USD$2.5 million) in humanitarian aid. Ambassador N. Nick Perry announced the funding through USAID, following a direct request from the Jamaican government. The aid will support recovery efforts through organizations like the Red Cross and The […]
The Islands of The Bahamas have secured two prestigious titles at the 2024 World Travel Awards, reinforcing their status as a leading Caribbean destination. Recognized as the Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination 2024 and the Caribbean’s Leading Sports Tourism Destination 2024, The Bahamas has once again demonstrated excellence in travel, tourism, and hospitality. Top officials, […]
Members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, known for their resilience and unwavering commitment during times of adversity and racism, were celebrated at the annual Remembrance Ceremony held in Nova Scotia. Minister Fraser, on behalf of Ministers Ginette Petitpas Taylor and Bill Blair, announced an investment exceeding $124,000 for five new projects in Nova Scotia. […]
Tamarri Lindo, a talented Toronto athlete who recently won a bronze medal at Canada’s national track and field championships, faces imminent deportation to Jamaica due to fears of political persecution and unsafe conditions following a hurricane. Lindo, now 20 years old, moved to Toronto with his family at the age of 15. He excelled academically […]
by Sukhram Ramkissoon I have regularly advocated through this column for persons who obtained permanent residence under Convention Refugee Grounds, and have advised that if they should return to their country of citizenship as permanent residents, they will lose their permanent rights to remain in Canada. A St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) national, whom […]
