This summer, 72 students from across the Caribbean were empowered to embrace technology as they participated in the fourth annual IGT Coding and Robotics Rock! Camp. Hosted virtually by International Game Technology (IGT) in partnership with the Mona Geoinformatics Institute (MGI) at the University of the West Indies, the camp provided young participants with a […]
Hurricane Beryl is intensifying as it moves towards Jamaica after devastating parts of the southeast Caribbean. As a powerful Category 4 storm, Beryl has already claimed at least six lives and is expected to bring life-threatening winds and storm surges to Jamaica. A hurricane warning is in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and […]
On a bright and sunny Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack, jockey Patrick Husbands celebrated a monumental day in his career. Marking 30 years of excellence, Husbands, originally from Barbados, demonstrated once again why he is considered one of the best in the sport. Winning two out of three races, the day not only highlighted his enduring […]
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called for youth clubs and service organizations to teach young people the responsible use and power of firearms. Speaking at the closing of the annual Tradewinds multinational military exercise at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre on Thursday, Mottley emphasized the need for proactive measures to address rising gun crime in […]
As the sun sets on Consul General Sonia Marville-Carter’s nearly six-year tenure with the Barbadian Consulate in Toronto, she reflects on her journey of fostering unity and showcasing Barbadian culture in Canada. October 2018 marked the beginning of what would soon be a transformative period for the Barbadian diaspora in Toronto. Ms. Marville-Carter’s mission was […]
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 […]
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 […]
Barbados Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds announced following the media launch to highlight the activities for the 166th Regular Session of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. Symmonds announced that Cabinet had “decided that the time is right for us to have formal diplomatic recognition of the State of Palestine.” He […]
This April in Barbados, an unprecedented gathering will take place, bringing together esteemed figures from the film industry. Acclaimed actress CCH Pounder, renowned film producer Paul Garnes, and a cohort of international media executives will join 26 top-tier producers from Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and various Caribbean nations for the inaugural Cross Continental […]
LUX Carnival, a beacon of creativity and cultural celebration in Canada’s carnival scene, hosted its much-anticipated 2024 Toronto Carnival Costume Showcase at The Avenue Banquet Hall in Vaughan last Friday night. Themed “Northern Lights,” the event was a testament to LUX’s commitment to blending art with history and culture, offering an elegant evening filled with […]
