T&T government denies role in visa revocation of US critic The Trinidad and Tobago Government has moved quickly to separate itself from the United States decision to cancel the travel visa of Gary Aboud, the corporate secretary of Fishermen and Friends of the Sea. Aboud said he received formal notice from the US Embassy in […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon A 75-year-old Pakistani woman, who I will refer to as Ms. Sad (not her real name), has been living in Canada with her family continuously for the past six years. She applied for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) grounds, citing several factors within her application package. Her application was refused […]
Toronto is counting down to its moment on the world stage as the city prepares to host six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and a massive fan celebration expected to draw visitors from across the globe. Earlier this month, FIFA officials met with local organizers to outline how Toronto will welcome fans for the world’s […]
New CARICOM agreement aims to ease brain drain In a move that could redefine regional integration, four Caribbean nations, Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines, have formally enacted a landmark agreement granting citizens the right to live and work freely across each other’s borders. The agreement, which came into force on Wednesday, […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon Samuel (not his real name), a citizen of Jamaica, was in Canada for approximately 54 years. He is now 56 years of age and arrived with his family when he was two years old. Most of his family have since obtained Canadian Citizenship but he did not apply nor was such applied […]
Octogenarian gets second chance at humanitarian application By Sukhram Ramkissoon Martha (not her real name) is citizen of Jamaica. She arrived in Canada in 1991 as a visitor and has been residing in Canada, without status for 34 years. She married a Canadian citizen in 1998, and he intended to sponsor her for Permanent Residence […]
U.S. travelers may keep shoes on In a major shift to airport security procedures, the United States has officially ended its long-standing requirement for passengers to remove their shoes at TSA checkpoints. The announcement came Tuesday from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who said the policy change takes effect immediately. The rule reversal brings to […]
By Anthony Joseph A new report developed by United Way Greater Toronto, in collaboration with the City of Toronto and regional partners, shines a stark light on the experiences of African asylum seekers caught in the 2023 refugee crisis. Titled “Understanding the Experiences of African Asylum Seekers”, the report draws on in-depth interviews with 29 […]
Long term non-status Vincentian approved for permanent residence By Sukhram Ramkissoon Rebecca (not her real name) was recently approved for permanent residence on humanitarian grounds after residing in Canada for over 24 years without status. Rebecca entered Canada in July 2001, at the age of 11 in Toronto and was granted status as a visitor. […]
Rhonda McEwen family journey From Halifax to Trinidad When Rhonda McEwen received her royal letter appointing her as an honorary captain in the Royal Canadian Navy on June 21 in Halifax, she joined a tradition of service and resilience that traces back two centuries. Her family’s journey began in 1820, when ancestors fleeing discrimination in […]
