Jamaica’s airlift from Canada received a timely boost this winter with the launch of a new nonstop service by Flair Airlines between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Montego Bay, reinforcing the island’s recovery momentum and strengthening ties with one of its most important tourism markets. The inaugural flight touched down at Sangster International Airport on […]
Unions, public servants push back against Ontario’s full return-to-office order Ontario’s mandate requiring provincial government employees to return to the office five days a week took effect Monday, drawing sharp criticism from unions and public service workers who say the policy is out of step with modern work realities and poorly planned. JP Hornick, president […]
The Government of Ontario entered 2025 facing mounting economic pressure, driven largely by global instability and the ripple effects of U.S. trade policies. In response, the province unveiled a sweeping set of fiscal, infrastructure, and workforce measures aimed at stabilizing the economy while positioning Ontario for long-term growth. At the centre of the government’s strategy […]
Caribbean Community leaders convened an emergency meeting early Saturday as shockwaves rippled across the region following the United States’ bombing of Venezuelan military installations and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, an action confirmed by U.S. President Donald Trump. In a statement issued after the emergency session, the 15-member Caribbean […]
Global leaders react sharply to U.S. strike and capture of Venezuela’s president World leaders reacted swiftly and forcefully on today after the United States confirmed it had launched a large-scale military strike on Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, marking the most direct U.S. intervention in the country in decades. […]
AI Is Not the Bubble We Should Fear For much of the past year, artificial intelligence has been discussed in Canada through two narrow lenses: hype and fear. On one side are trillion-dollar valuations, breathless promises, and the suggestion that AI will solve everything from productivity to public services. On the other are dire warnings […]
Ontario Introduces Tougher Impaired Driving Laws Ontario has rolled out a new set of impaired driving laws aimed at strengthening road safety and reducing alcohol and drug-related collisions. The updated measures introduce tougher penalties, expanded police powers, and a renewed emphasis on education, particularly for young and first-time drivers. One of the most significant changes […]
Grenadian-Heritage Leader Jumaane D. Williams Sworn In as New York City Public Advocate, Marking a Historic Era of Diverse Leadership New York City witnessed a powerful moment in civic history as Jumaane D. Williams, the son of Grenadian immigrants, was sworn in as New York City Public Advocate, one of the city’s top three executive […]
Canada Enters a Year of Expectations: Stability, Strain, and the Test of Leadership By Anthony Joseph Canada is heading into a year of profound expectations. After an extraordinary period of political transition and uncertainty, Canadians now find themselves watching a government that carries both an enormous burden of hope and the weight of real-world pressures […]
How to Say “No” When Family Asks for Money, Without Breaking Hearts or Your Budget In many Caribbean and Caribbean-Canadian families, helping one another is part of our culture. We grow up with the understanding that “family takes care of family.” But what happens when those financial requests become too frequent, too heavy, or simply […]
