By Anthony Joseph There are moments when Caribbean leaders must speak not simply for their own countries, but from the accumulated experience of a region that has spent centuries living in the shadow of great powers. Former St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves did precisely that in Washington, D.C., during an address […]
By Lincoln Depradine Tributes and formal memorials, including one last Sunday in New York, continue to be held for the late Mighty Sparrow, whose burial will be in Trinidad. However, a call has been made for a collaborative effort to ensure Sparrow’s body is brought to Grenada for a memorial mass. “Let’s have the remains […]
Travellers holding Guyanese passports can now enter Saudi Arabia through a visa on arrival or electronic visa without first obtaining a valid United States, United Kingdom or Schengen visa. Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced the change on Saturday, describing it as a significant development in the country’s diplomatic and travel relations. […]
A growing number of Caribbean families are likely to confront dementia in the coming decades as longer life expectancy and ageing populations reshape the region’s health needs. The warning is particularly relevant during World Alzheimer’s Month in September, when health authorities and advocacy groups draw attention to the disease and the importance of recognising its […]
By Anthony Joseph There are entertainers who make hit songs. There are artists who define an era. And then, every once in a very long while, there comes someone whose work becomes so intertwined with the history and identity of a people that it becomes difficult to separate the artist from the culture itself. Dr. […]
By Lincoln DePradine If he had the decision to make, the late Trinidadian intellectual, historian, journalist and author, Cyril Lionel Roberts (C.L.R.) James would have had Mighty Sparrow write the words to Trinidad’s national anthem. James discussed Sparrow in a chapter in a 1960s book, “Party Politics in the West Indies.” “They should have asked […]
A new correctional facility capable of housing about 4,000 inmates is being planned for St Catherine as the Jamaican Government moves to modernise the island’s prison system. National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang said the proposed facility is expected to cost approximately J$30 billion and will feature separate accommodation for inmates considered lower and higher […]
US officials have announced the arrest and transfer of 18 people to Florida in connection with the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, as American authorities continue a case that has already produced multiple convictions. The suspects were transported from Haiti on a military aircraft and are expected to face trial in the Southern […]
Antigua & Barbuda claims first CPL crown after Moqim heroics Antigua & Barbuda Falcons secured their first Caribbean Premier League title on Sunday night, chasing down 171 against Jamaica Kingsmen with 20 balls to spare in a one sided final at Kensington Oval. The Falcons reached 173 for two in 16.4 overs, completing an eight […]
By Lincoln DePradine Organizers of a two-day City of Toronto event, bringing together local, municipal and Caribbean politicians, as well as diplomats and business leaders, say they are “excited’’ about the summit, and have promised that it won’t be a mere “talkshop’’. “Bridging Markets: Unlocking Opportunities, Building Sustainable Prosperity,” is the theme of the Caribbean […]
