Toronto expands youth justice satellite court centres New youth justice services were set to expand across Toronto as federal and provincial governments announced plans to open five satellite locations aimed at reducing repeat offences and strengthening community safety. The centres were designed to improve access to justice for Black and racialized young people and their […]
Tyler Perry’s themes of legacy and resilience resonate deeply with the Caribbean Canadian community through the shared experience of the African Diaspora. Although the specific political efforts to erase history mentioned in the speech may not be mirroring current events in Canada, the underlying struggle for cultural preservation remains a vital, universal mandate. We must […]
Trump Warns Cuba as Venezuelan Oil Ends U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Cuba, warning Havana to “make a deal” with Washington or face mounting consequences now that Venezuelan oil shipments and financial support have been effectively shut off. Speaking publicly and later posting on social media, Trump said Cuba had “lived for […]
Mottley warns Caribbean faces real fallout from U.S. action in Venezuela Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has become the first leader of a CARICOM member state to speak in detail about the regional consequences of the United States’ dramatic military action in Venezuela and President Donald Trump’s declaration that Washington will now administer the country […]
Carli Communications Named PR Agency of the Year for Third Straight Year Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, Carli Communications, one of the Caribbean’s leading public relations firms, has once again been recognized on the global stage, earning the title of PR Agency of the Year for the third consecutive year from prestigious UK-based awarding […]
Cuba on the Brink? Competing Visions of Crisis, Sanctions and Sovereignty As Washington intensifies pressure on Havana following the dramatic capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, Cuba has once again been thrust into the centre of geopolitical speculation. On a recent episode of Inside Story, host Adrian Finighan brought together sharply differing perspectives to examine […]
The Trinidad and Tobago Government has approved $2.3 million in funding to support approximately 145 unsponsored steelbands ahead of Carnival 2026, reinforcing its commitment to the national instrument and the grassroots organisations that sustain the steelpan movement. The decision, approved by Cabinet, was announced by Michelle Benjamin, Minister of Culture and Community Development, during a […]
Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has warned that dramatic developments in Venezuela over the weekend have deepened uncertainty across the Americas, arguing that recent actions have neither advanced dialogue nor narrowed differences, but instead risk pushing the region into greater instability. Speaking on the Grenada Broadcasting Network’s Beyond the Headlines programme on Monday night, Mitchell […]
FIFA and TikTok strike landmark partnership ahead of 2026 World Cup FIFA has announced a groundbreaking partnership with TikTok that will significantly expand how fans around the world experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™, marking the first time a social media platform has been named a FIFA “Preferred Platform.” Under the agreement, TikTok will play […]
Toronto launches 2026 budget with focus on affordability and stability The City of Toronto has officially launched its 2026 Budget, outlining a financial plan aimed at easing affordability pressures, maintaining core services and strengthening the city’s long-term financial sustainability at a time of ongoing economic uncertainty. City staff presented a proposed $18.9-billion operating budget alongside […]
