The Government of Dominica has celebrated Thea Lafond-Gadson’s historic gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a series of significant honors and awards. Lafond-Gadson, who made history as Dominica’s first Olympic gold medalist, was warmly welcomed back to her home country with a grand ceremony that included her husband and coach, as well […]
Tobago’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts announced the development of Pan Trinbago’s new headquarters, which is set to be constructed at the former General Post Office on Wrightson Road, Port of Spain. The projected cost for this new facility is estimated at TT$120 million (approx. Can$24M). The planned headquarters will be a six-storey, […]
This October, Peter Tosh’s life and legacy will be celebrated as he marks what would have been his 80th birthday. The Peter Tosh Foundation has announced a new initiative, “Peter Tosh Town,” aimed at addressing the disparities in his hometown of Belmont-Bluefields. Niambe Tosh, founder of the foundation and Peter Tosh’s daughter, explains that naming […]
Legendary musician David (Dave) Anthony Martins was laid to rest last Tuesday following a private cremation ceremony at Kaashi Dhaam Crematorium in Ruimzeight, West Coast Demerara (WCD), Guyana. The service, attended by close family, paid tribute to Martins as a devoted husband and father. His wife, Annette Arjoon, and their children, Alex and Victoria Arjoon, […]
In response to two violent attacks on Sunday that resulted in eight deaths and nine injuries, Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared a 14-day state of emergency in the southern parish of Clarendon. The violence began with a mass shooting at a birthday party in Cherry Tree Lane, where seven people were killed. The […]
Guyana and Suriname, both CARICOM members, have joined a broad international call for “wisdom and restraint” in addressing Venezuela’s political crisis. At a meeting in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on August 18, 2024, these countries aligned with 17 others and the European Union (EU) in a joint statement expressing grave concern over the fallout from […]
Toronto’s Eglinton West Business Area is buzzing with excitement as the beloved Randy’s Patties makes a triumphant return tomorrow, following a hiatus that left many fans yearning for its iconic flavors. The reopening of this cherished establishment marks a significant moment for both the local community and the patty-loving public. After a period of absence, […]
Guyanese-born singer and band leader Dave Martins, renowned for his iconic patriotic anthem “Not A Blade of Grass,” passed away in Guyana on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was 90 years old. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Martins’ wife, Annette Arjoon-Martins, took to Facebook to express her grief and gratitude. “Eternally […]
Just a hundred miles west of Barbados, the private island of Mustique, nestled within the Caribbean archipelago of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, stands as a pinnacle of luxury and exclusivity. Mustique’s villa collection is renowned for its imaginative and cutting-edge designs, each offering a bespoke experience complete with a dedicated team of chefs, butlers, […]
Dominican sprinter Marileidy Paulino achieved a historic victory on Friday afternoon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, capturing the gold medal in the women’s 400-meter final while setting a new Olympic record. Her remarkable performance not only secured her a place in Olympic history but also made her the first woman from the Dominican Republic to […]
