By Dr Sylvanus Thompson’sThe opportunity to participate in the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Canadian Leaders Alongside (CLA) Program offered me a rare and engaging glimpse into the lives and operations of Canada’s naval forces. This immersive two-day experience was designed for professionals, community leaders, and influencers from various sectors to develop a deeper understanding of […]
A new building at a military training site in Nova Scotia’s Kings County has been named in honor of two brothers who served in Canada’s first and only all-Black battalion. The Private Frederick L. Landsay and Private James E. Landsay Building is located in Kentville, within the 5th Canadian Division Support Group Detachment Aldershot. Frederick […]
Martinique is currently grappling with intense protests sparked by the escalating cost of living, which has severely affected local communities. Demonstrators are voicing their anger over inflation, with reports indicating that some goods have seen price increases of up to 40%. The unrest has led to looting in supermarkets and the burning of a police […]
A group of Russian warships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, concluded a five-day visit to Havana on Monday, departing the port after participating in planned military exercises in the Atlantic Ocean. The presence of these vessels has been viewed by some as a demonstration of Moscow’s military strength amid heightened tensions, with the U.S. and other […]
Haiti finds itself in the throes of political turmoil as a nine-member council overseeing the country’s transition selects Garry Conille as its next prime minister. This decision, announced on Tuesday, unfolds against a backdrop of escalating gang violence gripping much of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Conille’s return to the role of prime minister is not unprecedented. […]
The skies above Guyana saw a display of American military might on May 9th, as two Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet strike fighters conducted a flyover with the collaboration and approval of the Guyanese government. This display comes at a time when the small South American nation is embroiled in a heated border dispute with neighboring […]
The Canadian Army Reserve is reaching out to the Caribbean community to participate in an upcoming job fair hosted by the 31 Canadian Brigade Group. This event is scheduled to take place at the John Weir Foote VC Armouries at 200 James Street North, in Hamilton on April 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 […]
Two weeks subsequent to Guyana’s procurement of two Dornier aircraft from India at a cost of US$23.27 million for the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), sources confirmed the arrival of the aircraft via two Boeing C-17 Globemaster military transport planes at Cheddi Jagan International Airport on Sunday. The arrival of these Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)-manufactured Dornier […]
The leaders of Guyana and Venezuela promised at a meeting on Thursday last in St. Vincent that neither side would use threats or force against the other in the dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region. A joint commission composed of the foreign ministers of both countries and other officials will address the problem, with a […]
Georgetown, Guyana – In a bid to bolster Guyana’s readiness to respond to security threats amid growing tensions with neighboring Venezuela, top American and Guyanese military officials concluded a two-day series of talks, according to a statement released by the US Embassy in Georgetown on Tuesday. The discussions, held on Monday and Tuesday, come just […]
