A questionable political union
By Gerald V. Paul Many moons ago by Guyana’s Botanical Gardens – with more than just trees shaking in the wind – a young lady shouted across the road: “You […]
African Liberation Month: The time has come
By Norman (Otis) Richmond I remember asking Denzel Washington once during a Toronto International Film Festival interview who would he prefer to play, Toussaint Louverture, Henri Christophe or Jean-Jacques Dessalines? […]
Be careful when you challenge the law
While all of us have the right to challenge the law, we should choose carefully when and how we decide to do so. It is our duty as a general […]
Keep warm to help tame common cold virus
By Jasminee Sahoye As the frigid weather continues and more people come down with colds, a Yale University study indicates cold air could make you more susceptible to catching cold […]
Judge scolds appeal board on point of law
By Sukhram Ramkissoon A person named VLS in a recent Federal Court decision came to Canada with his parents when he was 12 and eventually had a daughter with a […]
Tasha T keeping it real
She is the sole female nominated in the Best Reggae Recording category of this year’s Juno Awards but Tasha T certainly is not there to make up numbers. Her album, […]
St. Vincent, Diaspora in mourning
By Gerald V. Paul The consul general of St. Vincent and the Grenadines says there have been overwhelming prayers and support from across the Caribbean and here in Toronto on […]
A tribute to Ian ‘Teddy’ Belgrave
By Andre Moses Sometime in 1973, the late Teddy Belgrave initiated discussions about forming a steelband on the St. Augustine campus of the University of the West Indies in Trinidad. […]
Painful truths related to Black History Month
By Michael Lashley Whether we like it or not, there are some painful truths related to Black History Month that we have to face head on. And starting with my […]
PACE presents $40Gs to Jamaican schools
Ninety- eight adopted schools in Jamaica are the recipients of $40,000 (J$4 million) thanks to a Canadian charity, Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education (PACE) Canada. President Sandra Whiting […]