Alligator Head Leads Fight for Marine Survival By Anthony Joseph in Jamaica Along Jamaica’s northeastern coastline, where a rock formation resembling the head of an alligator stretches into the Caribbean Sea, science and nature are coming together in extraordinary ways at the Alligator Head Foundation. During a recent visit, the experience revealed far more than […]
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, […]
Veteran Black journalist Portia Clark honoured by Acadia University A prominent voice in Canadian broadcasting is being recognised for decades of public service, as Acadia University prepares to confer an honorary doctorate on Portia Clark. The Wolfville institution announced that Clark will receive an honorary doctor of letters degree at its spring convocation, citing her […]
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 […]
Tuff Gong and downtown murals highlight Jamaica recovery By Anthony Joseph KINGSTON, Jamaica: The first full day of a major media familiarization tour in Jamaica unfolded with warmth, music, colour and unmistakable optimism, as more than 100 reporters, influencers and content creators from around the world hit the streets of Kingston to witness what many […]
Waterloo Honours Caribbean Optometry Trailblazer Dr. Murchison Callender By Neil Armstrong A Trinidadian-Canadian leading researcher of contact lens has been inducted into the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame for his outstanding work and lasting impact in the field of optometry. Dr. Murchison G. Callender is a graduate of Sir George Williams, now Concordia University, where […]
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 […]
A growing concern over the unseen pressures affecting young people has prompted a new online webinar aimed at helping parents recognize warning signs before problems escalate. Organized through ACCN’s Parent 2 Parent initiative, the session titled Hidden in Plain Sight: Youth Under Pressure will take place online on May 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. The […]
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 […]
