Dominica, China Sign New Schools Agreement Dominica and China have taken another step in strengthening bilateral cooperation with the signing of an exchange of letters under the supplemental agreement for the Post Hurricane Maria Schools Reconstruction Project. The ceremony, held on Tuesday, confirmed China’s commitment to finance and construct six educational institutions across Dominica, comprising […]
CARICOM Unveils Stronger Reparations Justice Manifesto Caribbean leaders have advanced a renewed campaign for reparations linked to slavery and colonialism, unveiling an updated manifesto that seeks financial compensation and other forms of redress from former colonial powers. The document was presented by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley at a conference in Ghana, where delegates gathered […]
Dominican Republic carrier Arajet has strongly denied any involvement in an alleged scheme to transport Haitian children to Chile, as authorities in the South American country continue investigating suspected irregularities involving migrant minors. The airline issued a statement distancing itself from claims circulating in some media reports and insisted that all of its flights and […]
New Ottawa Data Reveals Policing Disparities Newly released policing statistics in Ottawa are drawing renewed scrutiny after data showed persistent racial disparities in use of force incidents, particularly involving Black and Middle Eastern residents. A report scheduled for review by the Ottawa Police Service Board next week outlines that officers responded to approximately 227,000 calls […]
Film Renews Debate Over Caribbean Obeah Traditions A renewed discussion about obeah, one of the Caribbean’s most misunderstood spiritual traditions, has emerged following the release of a new Jamaican film that explores beliefs and practices long regarded as taboo across the region. The tradition, which traces its roots to West Africa and evolved among enslaved […]
By Stephen Weir The station has launched “Mornings with Patricia J & Spex,” airing weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. The new program pairs veteran broadcaster Patricia Jaggernauth with Spex, one of FLOW’s original on-air personalities and a longtime advocate for reggae music and Caribbean culture in Canada. The addition is part of the […]
Black History Mural Blooms at Toronto School By Neil Armstrong A site connected to the legacy of Black history pioneers Thornton and Lucie Blackburn, Inglenook Community School, now has a mural on its wall titled “Resilience in Bloom,” a symbolic celebration of growth, belonging, and collective strength. The painting transforms the wall into a flourishing […]
Toronto Teen’s Survival Story Captivates Audiences A documentary chronicling the recovery of a Toronto teenager who survived a gunshot wound to the head has emerged as one of Canada’s most celebrated films of the year, earning top honours at the 2026 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. “Nekai Walks,” directed by filmmaker Rico King, received […]
Remembering Ato Seitu Through Art and Culture The Toronto arts community will come together on Sunday, June 28, to celebrate the life and enduring legacy of acclaimed visual artist Ato Seitu, whose work helped shape conversations around identity, culture, history and the African Diaspora for more than four decades. Seitu, who passed away on April […]
Fundraising weekend to support restoration of hurricane-damaged parish in Dominica By Kojo Nearly nine years after Hurricane Maria devastated Dominica, members of the Dominican diaspora in Toronto are coming together to help restore one of the island’s most treasured landmarks, the historic Roman Catholic Church in Grand Bay. The South City People for Progress (SCPP), […]
