Geologists are investigating a dramatic rise in part of Trinidad’s southwestern coastline after last week’s devastating earthquakes in neighbouring Venezuela, with experts linking the unusual land movement to intense seismic activity across the region. Residents of the coastal community of Galfa discovered on Thursday that sections of the shoreline had risen by at least 20 […]
Why Diversity in Opera Still Falls Short By Charles Agard For more than a century, opera has celebrated extraordinary voices, yet one question continues to challenge the classical music world: Why are there still so few Black opera singers on the world’s biggest stages? Experts say the issue is not a shortage of talent but […]
Dive into themes like love By Yolanda T. Marshall The following books dive into themes like love, loss, family, identity, and resilience, all told through powerful and emotional stories. Whether you pick up Farah Heron’s heartfelt young adult romance, Nkiru Okoh’s moving literary fiction, or Bunmi Oyinsan’s sweeping international narratives, each book promises a unique […]
Calypso Tent offers a space for community By Aishwarya Marbeer Energetic performances, good vibes, audience members singing along, and laughter filled the room as The Calypso Tent is back for another carnival season. Organized by the Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes (OCPA), the annual event is more than about performing and the competition, it’s a […]
Compassion capped: refugees face new health barriers Canada has long prided itself on being a refuge for people fleeing war, persecution, torture, and violence. Yet recent federal changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) risk undermining that humanitarian commitment by placing new barriers between refugees and the health care they desperately need. The federal […]
Has FIFA Changed the Beautiful Game Forever? By Anthony Joseph The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come close to the end. For one unforgettable month, billions of people were united by football. Canada, the United States and Mexico welcomed the world, stadiums overflowed with passion, and new heroes emerged while established stars added another chapter […]
Ottawa’s newest first round draft pick has already made history before playing a professional game. Jaxon Cover, whose roots are in the Cayman Islands, arrived in Ottawa this week for the Senators’ development camp after becoming the first Cayman Islands native selected in the NHL Draft. Chosen 32nd overall, Cover joined fellow prospects for his […]
Government Relations in Jamaica and the Caribbean: Transparency, Access, and the Balance of Influence By Meegan Scott Government relations refers to the process through which non-governmental actors—such as businesses, civil society organizations, industry associations, universities, and advocacy groups—seek to understand, engage with, and influence public policy and decision-making. It operates across formal and informal channels […]
Anegada remains untouched jewel of Caribbean Far from the bustling tourist centres that define much of the Caribbean, the island of Anegada continues to attract travellers seeking solitude, natural beauty and an experience largely untouched by large scale development. Part of the British Virgin Islands, Anegada stands apart from its neighbours in more ways than […]
By Ron Cheong Guyana’s national identity has long been framed through the well-known description of the “Land of Six Peoples,” a concept that reflects centuries of migration, cultural mixing, and shared historical experience. While this label predates contemporary ideas of multiculturalism in many parts of the world, it has not displaced the central role that […]
