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 […]
The 24th Annual Agents’ Choice Awards, held at the Carlu in Toronto, celebrated the triumphs of the travel industry, drawing nearly 500 guests to the sold-out event. Among the night’s big winners was Destination Jamaica, which clinched the title of Favourite Wedding/Honeymoon Romance Destination of the Year. The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Canada’s Business Development […]
By Anthony Joseph In a dramatic turn of events, the 2024 presidential election has reached a critical juncture, exposing deep fissures within American democracy. On Thursday, the nation witnessed a debate that left many fearing an impending Trump presidency, with President Biden’s performance in Atlanta being notably lackluster. The debate has ignited a frenzy among […]
Whitby, Ontario – The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 2 indicate that one public beach is posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water. […]
York University in Toronto conferred honorary degrees on two prominent figures from the Black Caribbean Diaspora on June 20th. Arnold Auguste and Jason “Kardinal Offishall” Harrow, celebrated members of Toronto’s Caribbean community, were honored for their remarkable contributions to media, music, and social activism. Arnold Auguste Born and raised in Trinidad, Auguste arrived in Toronto […]
Toronto poet Bill Bissett, Nova Scotia poet Sylvia D. Hamilton, and Saskatchewan author Solomon Ratt are among the 83 distinguished individuals appointed to the Order of Canada this year. The announcement from Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s office includes one new Companion, 16 Officers, two Honorary Officers, and 64 new Members of the Order. Notably, two […]
Nestled on the third floor of a historic building in downtown Hamilton, the Office of the Special Envoy for International Relations, Trade, and Investment (SEIRTI) of Sierra Leone quietly operates as the country’s lone diplomatic mission in Canada. Established just over a year ago by May-Marie Duwai-Sowa, herself a native of Sierra Leone who sought […]
Finding the right medication for individuals suffering from depression often involves a lengthy trial-and-error process that can exacerbate symptoms over months or even years. However, a new study published in Nature Medicine suggests that a breakthrough may be on the horizon. Researchers have identified six distinct subtypes of major depression using brain imaging and machine […]
By Stephen Weir Patrick Tobin, the General Manager of the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture (EDC) portfolio, posted a notice on the LinkedIn social media site that, effective today, Karen Carter has been given the role of Director, Museums and Heritage Services for the EDC Division at City Hall. “Karen is a leading […]
For generations, men like Miguel Guzmán have toiled in Cuba’s sugar fields, wielding machetes under the scorching sun. Yet today, the once-vibrant sugar industry, a cornerstone of Cuba’s economy, faces unprecedented challenges. Miguel, now a seasoned farmhand, reminisces about a time when Cuban sugar was a global powerhouse. “Today, the industry is as broken and […]
