A union representing public service lawyers says the government has found there was discrimination and systemic racism in an institution specifically designed to root it out. The Association of Justice Counsel says the Canadian Human Rights Commission, whose mandate is to protect the core principle of equal opportunity, discriminated against Black and racialized employees. It […]
NDP candidate Sarah Jama won last Thursday’s byelection in Hamilton Centre, capturing 54.3 per cent of the vote – more than 6,000 ballots. The incoming MPP, a disability rights advocate and co-founder of the Disability Justice Network of Ontario, was involved in major social issues in recent years. “It is very clear that Hamilton Centre […]
There was a funny scene this week at the downtown Artscape Youngplace art gallery/school. This historic building had young students actually clamouring to get inside during March Break – traditionally a time when students will do whatever it takes to not step inside a school for the whole week! The attraction? An art exhibition showing […]
Stakeholders have welcomed Erla Christopher’s appointment as TT’s new Commissioner of Police and the first woman in the country’s history to fill the seat of top cop. But they warn that she will have some tough times ahead in not only attempting to rebrand the image of the Police Service but in minimising the fear […]
By Roger Gibbs After watching some of the recent media coverage of the Calypso, Steelpan and Mas band competitions held during Carnival in Trinidad, and subsequently reflecting on the annual Calypso competitions in Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent, Dominica, and Antigua, I ask the question: Is competition really the best way to develop and support the […]
A sprawling compound claiming to be the Caribbean’s priciest of all time is up for sale on the island of Mustique. The island lies in the stream of islands of St Vincent and the Grenadines just a hundred miles west of Barbados. Known as the Terraces, the abode proclaims to be not only the area’s […]
To celebrate the Day for the Elimination of Racism on March 21, 2023, Toronto Metropolitan University hosted a spectacular event to mark the 15th Annual Viola Desmond Awards. The event paid tribute to the transformative impact of Black women across generations, with honorees including Visionary Darrell Bowden, who spearheaded the event from its inception, and […]
Barbados signed an education memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Cuba. The MOU provides two scholarships per year for five years to Cuban nationals — providing training in English as a foreign language for Cuban experts. The signing of the MOU also provides Barbadians with the opportunity to strengthen their capacity in second […]
Colombia, ELN rebels renew peace talks ELN official says two sides took ‘first steps’ towards a temporary ceasefire as negotiations in Mexico City conclude. Colombia’s government and the left-wing National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group have hailed progress in their efforts to end decades of armed conflict in the South American nation, as a second […]
Staying in your home no matter what can be a challenging decision, particularly when financial constraints become overwhelming. However, walking away from your property should not be the first option to consider. It is important to understand the long-term implications of such a decision before taking such a drastic step. In the last three to […]
