Fans in the Caribbean will be able to buy ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 tickets directly from box offices from Thursday 2 May and confirm their attendance at the biggest cricket carnival spectacle ever. To celebrate 30 days to go to the start of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the launch of […]
Air travel has long been a catalyst for opening up new destinations, and in the Caribbean, Guyana, once considered the “underdog,” has garnered significant attention thanks to its thriving economy fueled by oil reserves. Today, direct flights to Guyana rival those of many other popular Caribbean tourist spots, with international carriers such as American Airlines, […]
In a telling reflection of current geopolitical dynamics, the recent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) vote regarding full UN membership for the State of Palestine underscored significant global divisions. Despite the United States wielding its veto power to block the draft resolution, Guyana stood among the 12 UNSC members in favor of recommending Palestine’s admission […]
Editorial for May 02 2024 The term “ongoing turmoil” when describing Haiti may be a cliché, unfortunately, it is an accurate description of a country that has been in turmoil for as long of most of us can remember. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation has been confirmed, with a transitional council taking office last […]
Last Wednesday, the Grenadian diaspora in Toronto, alongside friends of Grenada, gathered in large numbers at the Jamaican Canadian Association Centre in North York, Ontario, despite the rain, to support the of a recent devastating fire in Chantimelle, St. Patrick, Grenada. The event, named “Sunday’s Diaspora Brunch,” aimed to raise funds for five affected families, […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently revealed that the renowned Grammy-winning artist Sean Paul and soca sensation Kees Dieffenthaller will collaborate to produce the official anthem for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to be held in the West Indies and the US. With just under 50 days until the tournament kicks off […]
Jacques Yves “Jeanba” Jean-Baptiste, a revered figure in the world of Haitian music, passed away on Friday, March 22, at the age of 77, as confirmed by his daughter, Christina Jean-Baptiste. Jean-Baptiste, a prominent member of the East 25th Street Block Association, Brooklyn, NY, and the original coordinator of NYPD’s 67th Precinct Block, left an […]
In a recent alarming incident at Turtle Beach, Tobago, a vital turtle nesting site was reportedly destroyed, prompting the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) to call for public assistance. The EMA is urgently seeking information from anyone who may have details about the individuals responsible for this environmental violation. The call for assistance follows the circulation […]
In a solemn gesture of ack nowledgment and repentance, the United Reformed Church in the United Kingdom tendered an apology to Jamaica, the Caribbean, and Africa for its involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, a crime against humanity of unparalleled proportions. The apology, delivered during an ecumenical service themed “Reparation, A Journey Towards Repentance, Repair, […]
After a five-year hiatus, the highly anticipated return of the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival is set to mesmerize audiences against the stunning backdrop of Piscadera Bay. Kicking off on Thursday, August 29, this three-day extravaganza promises a triumphant revival of music and magic. Headlined by the likes of Mark Anthony, Nile Rodgers of CHIC […]
