Shelly‑Ann Fraser‑Pryce bows out after legendary sprint career Sprint icon Shelly‑Ann Fraser‑Pryce confirmed on June 23 that 2025 would mark her final season on the track. The eight-time Olympic medalist then took to Jamaica National Stadium, her spiritual home, last Friday, delivering one final performance on Jamaican soil. That memorable evening, Fraser‑Pryce clocked 10.91 seconds […]
Africa takes a bold leap toward payment sovereignty Africa moved decisively towards reshaping its financial destiny with the launch of PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme. Revealed on June 27 during the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja, Nigeria, the launch marks a defining milestone in Africa’s journey toward economic self-determination. Unlike most bank […]
Three months ago, three executive members of the Tranquillity High School Alumni Association of Canada made a special visit to their alma mater, Tranquillity Secondary School in Trinidad, to donate a new security ID card printer system aimed at upgrading school safety. Led by association president Aubrey Kendall, along with public relations officer Theresa Conliffe […]
Julien Alfred claims first Diamond League victory of season Saint Lucia’s sprint sensation Julien Alfred opened her season with a commanding win in the women’s 100 metres at the sixth leg of the Wanda Diamond League, held at the Bislett Games in Oslo. Alfred, 24, surged ahead of a strong field to clock 10.89 seconds, […]
The 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025) of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will convene in Abuja, Nigeria, from 25–27 June 2025. Bringing together top global, African, and CARICOM leaders, the forum will advance trade, investment, and innovation across the continent. Notable dignitaries include Nigeria’s President H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and Ambassador […]
Festival Finds New Toronto Home By Lincoln DePradine Summer each year is accompanied by a slew of outdoor cultural activities, and one organization has announced a change of venue for its 2025 event. The Grenada Day Celebration is moving from Coronation Park on Eglinton Avenue West to Black Creek Village, sometimes referred to as Pioneer Village. […]
President of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle, says he has received no official confirmation regarding reports that four of Jamaica’s standout athletes have switched national allegiance to Turkey. Olympic discus gold medallist Roja Stona, shot put bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell, long jump silver medallist Wayne Pinnock, and triple jump sensation Jaydon Hibbert […]
Rum has come a long way from its rough beginnings in the 17th-century Caribbean, when it was infamously called “kill-devil” and “rumbullion” due to its fiery bite and crude character. Once carried across oceans by the British Navy, rum has since matured into one of the world’s most respected and diverse spirits. Today, a new […]
Jamaica Celebrates Historic Public Safety Gain Jamaica is experiencing its longest stretch of reduced violence in 25 years, with weekly murder counts staying below 15 for 14 consecutive weeks since March 2025. This sustained decrease signals a historic shift in public safety, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace […]
Trinidadian athlete-turned-artist fuses country and Caribbean rhythms in a bold new musical venture Known to many as a decorated cyclist, event organizer, and motivational speaker, Trinidadian multi-hyphenate Michael Phillips is now charting a new path in the world of music. His newly released single, Tailor-Made For Me, marks a bold and refreshing entry into the […]
