Saint Lucian’s Prime Minister will be in Toronto to attend 45th Independence Gala

Saint Lucian’s Prime Minister will be in Toronto to attend 45th Independence Gala

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre is set to join the Saint Lucian community in Toronto for a grand celebration of the 45th Anniversary of Independence on March 9th. The Saint Lucia Toronto Association (SLTA), under the auspices of The Consulate General of Saint Lucia, is hosting a Gala to mark this momentous occasion. The 45th […]

Caribbean leaders urged to shun endorsement of criminal lifestyles in music

Caribbean leaders urged to shun endorsement of criminal lifestyles in music

Music that endorses violence and criminal lifestyles must not be endorsed as a facet of Caribbean culture. During the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of CARICOM, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of Guyana urged leaders to prevent the proliferation of violent music in their respective nations. “We do not […]

Tri-Nation ferry set to transform Caribbean trade landscape

Tri-Nation ferry set to transform Caribbean trade landscape

A regional ferry service connecting Guyana, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago is set to commence operations in three months, announced Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali during the XII annual IDB consultation with Caribbean Governors in Georgetown. The ferry, facilitating container and passenger movement, aims to enhance trade relations and bolster food security. Ali emphasized the […]

Discover Belize’s ancient Maya heritage at Falling Leaves Lodge

Discover Belize’s ancient Maya heritage at Falling Leaves Lodge

Nestled on a leafy hill overlooking San Ignacio, Belize, lies Cahal Pech, an ancient Maya site with a history spanning over 3,000 years. This collection of pyramid and mound structures offers a glimpse into Belize’s rich past, showcasing Maya construction dating back to around 600 BC. Walking through Cahal Pech, you’ll traverse ancient rocks and […]

Former Dominica PM charged with incitement, released on bail

Former Dominica PM charged with incitement, released on bail

Former Dominica prime minister Edison James was released on EC$50,000 bail last Friday, after spending an estimated 20 minutes in a holding cell in a magistrate’s court after he was committed to stand trial in the High Court on a charge of incitement. He is charged with “encouraging, persuading, or instigating by words, causing persons […]

Explore the wonders of St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Explore the wonders of St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Imagine a vacation filled with adventure, relaxation and unparalleled beauty.This is what awaits you in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Composed of numerous diverse islands, SVG offers a vibrant and thrilling vacation prospect for travelers seeking an unforgettable experience. Your adventure begins in Saint Vincent, the largest island in SVG. Whether you prefer island-hopping, […]

A MINI POSITION PAPER: A BLACK HISTORY MONTH (BHM) PERSPECTIVE

A MINI POSITION PAPER: A BLACK HISTORY MONTH (BHM) PERSPECTIVE

Listen to this article now. Gibbs I trust the conferences and presentations during February BHM 2024 will be pioneering, significant, solution-oriented, and futuristic (2024 – 2074). I imagine that with the emerging Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) (Industry 4.0), the following seven critical entities have come together to deliver exuberant strategic visions and plans to establish Black Empowerment […]

Haiti on the edge of civil war, Dominican Republic warns

Haiti on the edge of civil war, Dominican Republic warns

Haiti is on the verge of civil war, and if the international community does not intervene quickly, the Dominican Republic will seek to protect itself, its president warned at the United Nations last week Haiti has been in turmoil for years, with armed gangs taking over parts of the country and unleashing brutal violence, leaving […]

Controversy at Calypso Monarch show as Montano wins the crown

Controversy at Calypso Monarch show as Montano wins the crown

The 2024 Calypso Monarch competition held at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Trinidad last Sunday night, stirred up both excitement and controversy as the judges of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonian Organisation (TUCO) announced their decision. The competition showcased 12 calypsonians, each vying for the prestigious Calypso King title. In a surprising turn of events, Machel […]

Trinidad-Tobago declares ‘national emergency’ over oil spill

Trinidad-Tobago declares ‘national emergency’ over oil spill

Trinidad and Tobago finds itself grappling with a severe environmental crisis as an unidentified vessel, now partially submerged, leaks hydrocarbons off the southwest coast of Tobago. Prime Minister Keith Rowley has declared the situation a  “national emergency,” pledging governmental resources to address the unfolding catastrophe. The spill, which has already tainted several beaches along Tobago’s […]

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