Call for military support in Guyana-Venezuela dispute As tensions continue to simmer over the decades-old border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, a leading regional academic is urging Guyanese authorities to consider the presence of an international military mission as a precautionary measure. Dr. Mark Kirton, Director of the Centre for International and Border Studies and […]
Hayley Matthews climbs to career-best rankings West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has soared to a career-high second place in the ICC Women’s T20 International Batting Rankings following a commanding display against England in their recently concluded series. Matthews, who was named Player of the Series, amassed 177 runs across the three-match contest, including an unbeaten […]
Saint Kitts and Nevis launches Electronic Travel Authorization for visitors Travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis is getting a digital upgrade. The twin-island nation has officially launched an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system, aimed at modernizing its border process, improving security, and enhancing the arrival experience for international visitors. Beginning this week, all foreign travelers […]
Reggae Sumfest 2025 just raised the stakes. Organizers have confirmed that Grammy-winning R&B icon Toni Braxton will headline International Night 2 on Saturday, July 19, capping off the annual weeklong festival with a soulful flourish in Montego Bay. Festival producer Joe Bogdanovich, visibly upbeat, called Braxton’s inclusion “a bold new chapter” for the festival and […]
Black Canadian changemakers among honorary degree recipients By Neil Armstrong Convocations are happening across Canada and here in Ontario, four prominent Black Canadian changemakers will receive honorary degrees from the University of Guelph and Toronto Metropolitan University. On June 10, Trevor Massey, chair of the Lifelong Leadership Institute, and Marva Wisdom, an advocate for social […]
Love & Chutney Bollywood Extravaganza brings the heat to Mystic Restaurant By Twylan Best Mystic Restaurant in Brampton was transformed into a cultural hotspot as the “Love & Chutney Bollywood Extravaganza” took centre stage there last Saturday night. From toddlers to elders, the evening felt like a full family reunion with music, food, and dance […]
Usain Bolt, eight-time Olympic gold medalist and widely regarded as the fastest man alive, has been officially named Jamaica’s global ambassador as the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) celebrates its 70th anniversary. The announcement was made by Director of Tourism Donovan White during a commemorative event at the historic Devon House in Kingston on May 22. […]
Island Eats returns to Toronto with a flavour-filled Caribbean vibe By Kojo The Island Eats Food & Travel Festival is back for its second edition, transforming Mel Lastman Square into a Caribbean paradise on June 14 and 15. This free, two-day event promises a tropical escape without leaving the city, offering a sizzling mix of […]
A Colorado man was sentenced on Friday to 210 years in federal prison for the sexual abuse of multiple children at a Haitian orphanage he founded and operated for more than two decades. Michael Karl Geilenfeld, 73, most recently of Littleton, Colorado, was convicted in February 2025 by a U.S. federal jury on seven charges: […]
Guest editorial Guyana stands firm against Venezuela’s territorial ambitions By Ronald Austin If the guiding hand of History had acted differently and set the borders between Guyana and Venezuela in any other area than the Essequibo, the chances are the former would not have been burdened from the very moment of its independence with a […]
