Jamaica’s workers get a significant wage boost

Jamaica’s workers get a significant wage boost

In a notable development, Jamaica’s national minimum wage is poised for a significant boost, with a 15 percent increase set to raise it from $13,000 to $15,000 per week for a standard 40-hour work week. This adjustment, slated to come into effect on June 1, 2024, heralds a welcome improvement in the earnings of the […]

‘Juici Patties’ coming to a place near you

‘Juici Patties’ coming to a place near you

Juici Patties, the renowned Jamaican-owned fast-food chain, made a triumphant debut in Hollywood, Florida, with its inaugural store opening. Within just one day, the store’s entire inventory vanished, a testament to the overwhelming support received from eager patrons. Expressing gratitude for the unprecedented support, Juici Patties conveyed heartfelt appreciation to its customers for devouring what […]

Atlanta Caribbean Carnival 2024 set for US Memorial Day Weekend

Atlanta Caribbean Carnival 2024 set for US Memorial Day Weekend

Celebrating the colourful Caribbean culture and the essence of unity, the forthcoming annual festival pledges an extraordinary experience for individuals from all walks of life. Scheduled for the Memorial Day Weekend (May 26 – 29), the 37th Atlanta Caribbean Carnival eagerly anticipates the convergence of communities, artists, and enthusiasts from the Caribbean diaspora and beyond. […]

Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique have something for everyone

Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique have something for everyone

The sun is shining, the rich scent of spice fills the air and wherever you look, tropical fruit hangs from trees, brightly coloured flowers bloom and lush rainforest stretches for miles. It can only be Grenada. Yet despite this allure, this Caribbean jewel remains unspoiled and uncrowded while offering so much for visitors to see […]

St. Lucian Independence celebration honors outstanding community contributors

St. Lucian Independence celebration honors outstanding community contributors

The Saint Lucia Toronto Association (SLTA), in partnership with The Consulate General of Saint Lucia, recently hosted a grand celebration to mark the 45th Anniversary of Independence on March 9th. The event, held at the Luxe Convention Centre in Mississauga, included speeches, performances, and a deep sense of community spirit. Luana, President of the SLTA, […]

‘Smiles GPC’ fundraiser will help provide dental care for Grenada nationals

‘Smiles GPC’ fundraiser will help provide dental care for Grenada nationals

By Lincoln DePradine In 2018, a group of Canadian health professionals visited the Caribbean to provide free dental care. Their services were for nationals of Grenada, which includes the Grenadine islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. By the third trip in 2023, the group – called Smiles Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique (GCP) – discovered […]

Trinidad Magistrate probes missing bags of dasheen in police custody

Trinidad Magistrate probes missing bags of dasheen in police custody

Trinidad police seized 70 bags of dasheen but produced only 30 in court In a striking declaration, Magistrate Margaret Alert of Trinidad expressed her profound dismay and outrage at the revelation that the quantity of agricultural produce confiscated by the police did not match what was available for return to its rightful owner. Magistrate Alert […]

Guyana receives certification for first kidney transplant centre

Guyana receives certification for first kidney transplant centre

Guyana’s Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning official certification as a Kidney Transplant Centre. This accomplishment signifies a significant advancement in Guyana’s medical landscape, as GPHC becomes the inaugural institution in the country to attain such recognition. The certification was bestowed by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with […]

Tobago oil leak stopped after a month

Tobago oil leak stopped after a month

An oil leak from a barge carrying up to 35,000 barrels of fuel oil that capsized in early February off Tobago has stopped, said the twin islands’ government on Thursday. The spill, which was first spotted off the coast of Tobago’s Atlantic coast on Feb. 7, damaged some of the island’s mangrove and threatened its […]

Enjoy Nevis a tranquil jewel beyond expectations

Enjoy Nevis a tranquil jewel beyond expectations

Nevis may not draw as many visitors as some better-known and larger Caribbean islands, with its sister island St Kitts often overshadowing it. The short flight to St Kitts seems to deter many, even though Nevis is just a quick water taxi ride away. However, this small island, hidden just across a two-mile stretch of […]

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