By Lincoln DePradine Grenadians in Toronto have responded to an appeal for COVID-related assistance for their Caribbean homeland, where the Coronavirus has killed more than 130 people in the past six weeks. Another 1,500 have been described as “active’’ positive cases and are in isolation. “This week, we’re shipping 14 skids of hand sanitizers and […]
The tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique has been plunged into mourning as its oldest citizen Leonora Massima Noel, who was 119 years old, has passed away and been recorded as a COVID-19 related death. Noel of L’Esterre in Carriacou, was hospitalised at the Princess Royal Hospital on September 13 after contracting COVID-19 […]
Grenadians are being urged not to become complacent as health officials report a decline in the island’s COVID-19 positivity rate. Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Shawn Charles notes only two weeks ago through testing, Grenada reported a positivity rate averaging 30 per cent. However, from testing over the past few days, officials have observed signs […]
With over 1,600 submissions from more than 45 countries, the Grenada Chocolate Company bags silver and bronze recognition at the 2021 Academy of Chocolate awards. The Grenada Chocolate Company has won 3 awards in 2 different categories. In the Tree to Bar category, The Grenada Chocolate Company’s 100% Dark Chocolate bar won silver and the […]
Imagine seeing a conversation online one day where someone said they have never seen a woman fly a plane. It was at that moment Kyana Bubb, an air traffic controller in Grenada, decided she needed to change that with her children’s book: “The Adventures of Xola and Sage: Women in Aviation.” Kyana says at first […]
By Lincoln DePradine Cecil Peters has been an educator all his life. Now, he’s about to make a career change, plunging into the world of politics and challenging a longtime MP of the Liberal Party of Canada. On Monday, Peters received the nomination to be the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for Etobicoke North in […]
While the spotlight was on Jamaica’s top trio of female sprinters in Lausanne last Thursday for the Athletissima Wanda Diamond League meet, the day also belonged to not just the Jamaicans but to at least two other Caribbean female athletes as well, who brought their A-game. With all eyes on the 100-m, Jamaican Olympians Shelly-Ann […]
Curaçao officially reopened its borders in early 2021 and the Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino is among the first to welcome guests once again to enjoy the dushi life. Travelers looking for a tropical vacation will enjoy Curaçao’s never-ending summer, laidback vibes and vibrant island life, offering the perfect outdoor escape this Spring. With direct […]
By Lincoln DePradine The wearing of masks has become essential ever since last year’s outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. And with last month’s eruption of La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent, masks now serve a two-fold purpose in some Caribbean countries: protection from the coronavirus and also as guards from inhaling volcanic ash. The ash […]
GEORGE’S, Grenada – The Grenada government has defended its relationship with China, saying that the Asian country has made good on its promise to assist in the socio-economic development of the Caribbean. The second phase of the China Aid Low-Income Housing Project will provide 647 housing units and a government statement said that an additional […]