Montreal settles with Black woman whose arm was broken by police

Montreal settles with Black woman whose arm was broken by police

What was supposed to be a fun night out for Majiza Philip and her roommate Shane in 2014, turned into a broken arm and months of depression and anxiety after being arrested by Montreal police officers. Now, almost eight years later, the City of Montreal has reached an out-of-court settlement with Philip after she filed […]

Barbados honors unsung heroes in Canada

Barbados honors unsung heroes in Canada

All Photos by Fresh Vision Media Eleven Barbadians residing in Canada have received the Barbados Unsung Hero Awards for 2022. Five of them were in Barbados to receive their awards during National Heroes celebrations on April 28 last. Others were presented with their awards by Barbados government officials in Canada. Last year, the first year […]

Three awesome outdoor excursions in St. Martin

Three awesome outdoor excursions in St. Martin

  The Caribbean’s sunny sweetheart of St. Martin is an island of many facets and talents, beloved by winter escapees for its winning mix of 37 beautiful beaches, tantalizing cuisine, and charming colonial character. Yet, St. Martin has also won ardent admirers of late for its offering of natural excursions. Far from being the stereotypical […]

Help – I have degenerative disc disease in my spine!

Help – I have degenerative disc disease in my spine!

By Dr. Virginia Nsitem A patient called my office with panic in her voice and stated “I have degenerative disc disease in my spine. Is it serious? What will happen to me?” After a long discussion, she agreed to come into the office with copies of her radiology reports. She was diagnosed with degenerative disc […]

UBC to addresses Scarborough Charter on anti-Black racism

UBC to addresses Scarborough Charter on anti-Black racism

Panellists at the first-ever forum on the Scarborough National Charter are hoping to address how to make campuses more inclusive for Black students and staff. The event, Community Making and Black Flourishing Through the Scarborough Charter, is being hosted by the University of British Columbia at the Robson Square campus. Handel Wright, senior advisor to […]

Fourteen CARICOM countries will boycott Summit of the Americas if Cuba, Venezuela, or Nicaragua are excluded

Fourteen CARICOM countries will boycott Summit of the Americas if Cuba, Venezuela, or Nicaragua are excluded

The U.S. has not invited Cuba, Venezuela, or Nicaragua to attend the upcoming Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California. Other nations threaten to boycott if every American government is not in attendance. International solidarity limits U.S. efforts to bully and control other countries. The upcoming Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles is […]

Coaches eye improvement as West Indies championship resumes

Coaches eye improvement as West Indies championship resumes

There is great excitement among the six franchises as they prepare for the much anticipated resumption of the West Indies Championship. The marquee regional four-day tournament will re-start on Wednesday, May 18 with the third round. The first two rounds were played in February ahead of the Apex Test Series. Barbados Pride stand at the […]

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2022 Cover features Maye Musk and Belize

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2022 Cover features Maye Musk and Belize

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is thrilled to share that Belize made the cover of the 2022 issue of the internationally renowned, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Magazine. The cover photo was taken in Placencia Village and features Maye Musk —supermodel, bestselling international author, and mother of billionaire Elon Musk.  Belize is featured as part of a 4-cover issue along […]

Why your family needs a personal health record

Why your family needs a personal health record

The meningitis B (MenB) vaccine is required at some colleges and universities, and recommended at others. Like several other vaccines—including the MenACWY vaccine, HPV vaccine, and several versions of the COVID-19 vaccine—the MenB vaccine requires more than one dose to give a person the most protection against infection. Depending on the specific vaccine being used […]

Provincial candidates’ discussion of Scarborough issues

Provincial candidates’ discussion of Scarborough issues

Scarborough, Ontario:   The provincial election is taking place on June 2.  What do the political parties have to say to Scarborough? Date Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Time 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Location Netwyn Place 10 Thornmount Drive On May 18, Scarborough Community Renewal Organization (SCRO), working together with the Scarborough Business Association (SBA) and […]