Oil Boom Fuels Guyana’s Rapid Economic Rise By Lincoln DePradine Top Guyanese officials, including one of the country’s government ministers, are buoyant about economic growth in Guyana, including the increase in the gross domestic product (GDP) that is being propelled by oil and gas production. Madanlall Ramraj, minister in the Guyana Ministry of Public Works, […]
A new initiative in St. John’s is aiming to reshape access to theatre training for Black artists, addressing what its creator describes as long-standing barriers within the local arts scene. The program seeks to provide structured pathways into multiple aspects of theatre production while offering paid participation. Nicole Obiodiaka, who founded and now leads the […]
Tourism Minister Highlights Jamaica’s Remarkable Recovery Story By Anthony Joseph There are moments in Jamaica when the island stops feeling like a destination and begins to feel like family. That was the atmosphere during a powerful presentation by Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, who delivered a passionate address celebrating the resilience, warmth and future […]
By Lincoln DePradine Former world champion hurdler and acclaimed broadcaster Perdita Felicien will serve as keynote speaker at the sixth annual Building Diversity Awards, one of Canada’s leading events focused on equity and inclusion in the construction industry. Organized by Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN), the two-day event will take place May 20 and 21 […]
FIFA Fan Fest to Showcase Toronto’s Global Spirit By Anthony Joseph Toronto is preparing to welcome the world, and at the heart of that welcome will be a dynamic gathering space that promises to capture the city’s spirit in full colour, rhythm and flavour. With just weeks to go before the first of six matches […]
Workers’ Rights Remain Central on May Day International Workers Day, observed each year on May first, stands as one of the most significant commemorations of labor rights in the modern world. Its origins lie not in celebration alone, but in conflict, sacrifice, and the determination of workers to secure humane conditions. The story begins in […]
Carnival Nationz Launches “V La Copa Mundial 11” Photos by Gilbert Medina Fresh off another major triumph in Trinidad and Tobago, veteran mas designer Marcus Eustace is once again setting his sights on the road in Toronto as Carnival Nationz unveiled its 2026 presentation before a packed crowd in Scarborough. The launch, held at the […]
Canada’s Spring Economic Update 2026 arrives at a moment of enormous uncertainty and pressure. The federal government presents the document as a blueprint for resilience, national renewal and economic independence in a fragmented global environment. The language is ambitious: “Build Canada Strong.” The promises are sweeping, major infrastructure, new housing, skilled trades recruitment, sovereign wealth […]
Regional economic growth across the Caribbean slowed sharply in 2025 as global instability, climate disruptions and longstanding structural weaknesses combined to dampen performance in many countries, according to the latest economic review from the Caribbean Development Bank. In its Caribbean Economic Review and Outlook 2025-2026, the Bank reported that regional growth excluding Guyana declined to […]
Bahamas Defends Chinese-Funded Hospital Amid U.S. Criticism At the centre of the dispute is renewed objection from U.S. Ambassador Herschel Walker criticised Prime Minister Phillip Davis for proceeding. Walker argued government was moving too quickly despite Washington offers of financing and engineering support. The Ambassador voiced disappointed over financing under Chinese law. He said that […]
