The Caribbean must reaffirm its commitment to peace By W. Andy Knight The Caribbean has long prided itself on being a Zone of Peace, a principle that was reaffirmed by CARICOM and the wider Latin American community through the Treaty of Tlatelolco and the Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of […]
Jamaica taps Canadian outfit to assist in Active Labour Market Strategy By Lincoln DePradine The government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, has engaged Dr. Justine Pierre, a renowned labour market and skills development consultant and Director for the Canadian Research firm of Dunn Pierre Barnett and Company Canada Ltd), to […]
MACCA celebrates 38 years supporting Black youth achievement By Kojo The Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA) will host its 38th Annual Scholarship Awards Gala on Friday, November 8, at the Angus Glen Golf Club (10080 Kennedy Road, Markham). The long-running event continues its proud tradition of recognizing academic excellence and community leadership among students […]
Miami Carnival struggles amid decline and rising costs Miami Carnival, once a vibrant showcase of Caribbean music, pageantry, and cultural pride, faced one of its most challenging years in recent memory. The 2025 edition, held over the Columbus Day weekend, saw fewer participants, fewer bands, and the elimination of several signature events, all amid rising […]
Grenada considers US radar installation request Grenada’s government has confirmed it is reviewing a formal request from the United States to install radar facilities at the island’s main airport, as speculation mounts over the region’s role in Washington’s southern Caribbean operations. The announcement was made just days after Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell attended the 2024 […]
US immigration detains Guyana-born Iowa school superintendent Dr Ian Andre Roberts, superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools and a former Olympian, was arrested Friday by U.S. immigration officials who allege he has been living in the country illegally for more than two decades. Roberts, 48, who was born in Guyana and raised in Brooklyn, New […]
US lawmakers challenge legality of Caribbean strikes A group of senior Democratic lawmakers has called on former President Donald Trump to disclose the legal and operational basis for recent U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean Sea, which they say were carried out without congressional authorization and with little transparency. In a sharply worded letter, five […]
Beaches resort deal ushers economic boost for SVG Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is set to welcome the largest tourism investment in its history, following the signing of a major agreement between the government and Sandals Resorts International. The deal paves the way for a US$500 million development of a Beaches Resort at Mount Wynne, […]
Guyana’s opposition leader defiant despite US indictment Guyana’s political landscape is under growing strain as Azruddin Mohamed, leader of the opposition We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, has broken his silence following a federal indictment in the United States. In a public statement, Mohamed vehemently denied the charges brought against him and his father, Nazar […]
Barbados Canada Association to host Independence Gala in Toronto The Barbados Canada Association (BCA) has officially announced the return of its highly anticipated Barbados Independence Gala, which will take place on Saturday, November 22, at Parkview Manor in Toronto. This annual celebration marks the 59th anniversary of Barbados’ independence and is held under the patronage […]
