By Jasminee Sahoye Two retired woman of Guyanese origin who received certificates of appreciation for their volunteer work in the riding of the new leader of the Ontario Liberal party and premier designate, Kathleen Wynne say they are happy that she was elected. Wynne, who was the transportation minister and the current MPP for Don […]
Jamaicans are complaining that a new Volkswagen ad scheduled to be aired during the Superbowl is racist as it portrays a white man speaking in a Jamaican accent. The actor is originally from Minnestoa, and apparently gets really happy and breaks into the Jamaican accent when he gets a VW. The minute-long commercial, which will […]
Efficient filtration solutions exist to clean air and protect people but few are aware of the benefits of clean air for productivity or controlling costs. Protecting people from tthe health impact of air pollution costs money, but it is also a long-term investment that can reduce the cost of higher sick leave rates at workplaces […]
Are you frustrated with banking fees? Marketplace reveals three sneaky ways the banks fatten their profits at your expense. We also give one family a financial makeover and reveal easy money-saving tips. This was an interesting story and a must see. market place opened a can of (whoopass) on the banks. I thought people would […]
By Kwesi Isles Jan 25, 2013 – Courtesy Demerara Waves – The Guyana National Assembly Friday night passed an opposition bill aimed at repealing the Former Presidents Benefits and Other Facilities Act of 2009 without the support of the government. The Former Presidents Benefits and Other Facilities Bill of 2012 was piloted by APNU MP […]
Toronto’s Pan Arts Network (PAN), as it does annually, paid tribute last weekend to two people who have taken the steelpan to higher heights in Canada. The Network handed out the awards at its Snowflakes on Steel show last week in Toronto, and flanking this year’s awardees are PAN executives Wendy Jones (l) and Earl […]
By Gerald V. Paul Lawyers representing 1,000 people affected by the move to toss out nearly 98,000 immigration applications allege the government had discriminated based on the national origins of the applicants, and as such, breached the Charter of Rights and the rule of law. “The backlog was not a function of volume (of applications),” […]
By Gerald V. Paul When The Camera dropped in at the new site for Tropicana Community Services, we learnt that the first phase complete with office space, the reception area and five counseling rooms, will be completed this year. The second phase will involve the installation of a gymnasium, computer labs, a studio, a kitchen […]
By Jasminee Sahoye What are the labour market experience of immigrants from the Caribbean? This is the main theme that will be examined by a PhD student at Ryerson University in Toronto, who migrated from Trinidad and Tobago almost a decade ago. Ron Branker is looking for candidates in Ontario from Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad […]
While efforts are being made by the Caribbean Tourism Organization to market the Caribbean as an attractive tourist destination, individual countries are doing their fair bit of work to promote their unique products. Last Monday, the Saint Lucia Tourist Board unveiled a new brand campaign “Lift Your Senses,” that captures vacation moments in a fresh, […]
