By Lincoln DePradine Reece Maxwell-Crawford, a young Black man who has filed a lawsuit for an alleged assault on him by TTC fare inspectors, says he feels “a little bit of a vindication’’ by a report on the incident by Susan Opler, ombudsman for the City of Toronto. The incident, in February 2018, occurred on […]
HAVANA – Cuba’s first new passenger train cars after set off on their maiden journey across the island last Saturday in what the government hopes will prove a total revamp of its decrepit railway system with help from allies Russia and China. Cuba’s railway system is one of the oldest in the world; its first […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Director of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Delano Seiveright says emerging reforms in the United States and Europe relating to cannabis are exactly what Jamaica needs to benefit from the lucrative medical marijuana industry. Seiveright, who recently returned from Great Britain where he joined some 80 panelists from countries across the globe […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – the Jamaica Government is looking to establish direct flights between Jamaica and Mexico as part of efforts to expand service across the northern Caribbean and its environs. Transport and Mining Minister Robert Montague, said that the move will go a far way in reducing travel time between the countries by eliminating the […]
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – It will be full steam ahead for implementing policies related to the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), but with some revised timelines. Barbados’ Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong, made this clear last, as he spoke with members of the media during a press conference to outline key points coming out of […]
The first set of licenses to begin producing medicinal cannabis in St. Vincent and the Grenadines were issued this week. The island’s Minister of Agriculture and Industry, Hon. Saboto Caesar, embraced the milestone noting “many challenges amidst immense opportunities.” “The journey over the past 20 months to put the legislative and administrative frameworks in place was certainly […]
Usain Bolt has officially joined other sports personalities in the music industry, through the launch of his dancehall rhythm, Olympe Rose. “The launch was a major success. We had a lot support from the music fraternity and great media support. Of course, give thanks to all who came to the launch. Just go out […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The St James Municipal Corporation has doubled its support to small entrepreneurs in the parish under the Local Economic Development (LED) Programme. Chief executive officer (CEO) at the Corporation, Gerald Lee, said that $10 million is being spent this fiscal year to assist some 400 persons in push-starting business operations. Lee was […]
After 33 years, Island Foods, a West Indian food institution, has closed its Parkdale location. Ruth Sawh, matriarch of Island Foods, said that it was not their decision; the building where the landmark restaurant at 1182 King St. W will be demolished to make way for two massive condo towers. Island Foods’ dates back to […]
ST JOHNS, Antigua – Five Caribbean countries and territories were recognized for their early achievement of the ambitious marine protection target they committed to when joining the Caribbean Challenge Initiative (CCI). The CCI 20-by-20 Conservation Goal challenges members to conserve and manage at least 20 percent of their marine and coastal environment by 2020. The […]
