Sir Hilary Beckles gets six more years as UWI vice-chancellor
News Ria Chaitram 3 Hrs Ago The UWI Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles The University of the West Indies (UWI) has reappointed Professor Sir Hilary Beckles as vice-chancellor for another six years. The decision was made by the university council, chaired by chancellor Robert Bermudez, at its virtual annual business meeting on Friday. In a […]
How outdoor community fridges are changing life for those facing hard times
You might have spotted a refrigerator, painted with bright colours, out on a public sidewalk near where you live. If so, you’ve stumbled upon a growing international food-sharing initiative known as “the community fridge.” The idea behind the fridges that have cropped all across Canada, especially since the pandemic began, is as simple as the […]
#IAmHongKonger campaign aims to make its mark in 2021 Canadian census
A group of Canadian Hong Kongers are encouraging Canadians with Hong Kong heritage to identify themselves as Hongkonger in the 2021 census in an effort to strengthen the community’s diaspora. With Canada’s 23rd census happening on May 3, a campaign called #IAmHongKonger is aiming to stand up for their own identity. “We want to show […]
‘An illusion to fool unwary Tobagonians’
Tobago Kinnesha George 6 Hrs Ago Tobago economist Dr Vanus James – KINNESHA GEORGE-HARRY and COREY CONNELLY Economist Dr Vanus James has described the Draft Constitution Amendment Bill (Tobago Self Government Bill) as a “constitutional illusion.” James, a Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) supporter, said the draft bill, currently made public by Parliament’s Joint Select Committee […]
Why beef is off the menu for some climate-conscious foodies
Growing up on a farm in southern Ontario, Toronto chef Ikeila Wright says she ate enough beef as a child to last her a lifetime. Then, her parents grew crops and raised livestock. Now, she’s the chef and owner at One Love Vegetarian, a Jamaican vegetarian restaurant in Toronto. “What I eat, what I put on my […]
Hotel owner tells private sector: Stop liming, we’re suffering
Tobago Stephon Nicholas 4 Hrs Ago Kirton Sorias, restaurant and bar director, Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association. FILE PHOTO/DAVID REID – Hotel owner Kirton Sorias has called for the entire private sector to get serious about their livelihoods and stop liming and gathering. Sorias’ plea comes on the heels of the Prime Minister’s announcement on […]
Abel, Citrini-Beaulieu lead Canada’s Day 1 podium charge at diving World Cup
Canadian athletes won a pair of medals and booked an additional spot to the Tokyo Olympics to open a diving World Cup event on Saturday. Jennifer Abel and Melissa Citrini-Beaulieu won silver in the women’s synchro, while Vincent Riendeau and Nathan Zsombor-Murray earned an extra ticket to Tokyo for Canada with bronze in men’s 10-metre […]
Increased security at children’s home after five boys ran away
News Jensen La Vende 51 Minutes Ago Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Ayanna Webster-Roy. – Jeff Mayers Security both inside and outside a children’s home has been increased following the escape of five boys in March – with two of them being murdered while on the run. Minister in the Office of […]
Halifax’s Barron brothers make strides toward NHL dream
Halifax’s Barron brothers are that much closer to their shared dream of playing in the NHL, both making significant strides in their respective careers this week. Morgan Barron, a 22-year-old forward, was called up from the American Hockey League’s Hartford Wolf Pack to the NHL’s New York Rangers on Friday. “Overall, I’m just excited to […]
Tobago needs more than 6.8 per cent of national budget
News Corey Connelly 5 Hrs Ago Tobago Youth Council president Janae Campbell – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale Tobago Youth Council president Janae Campbell believes the Joint Select Committee’s (JSC) proposal to give Tobago 6.8 per cent of the national budget to manage its affairs is insufficient. Tobago’s minimum allocation is 4.03 per cent, as directed […]
Demonstrators, many maskless, march in Montreal against public health restrictions
Protesters, most not wearing masks, gathered in Montreal on Saturday to demonstrate against Quebec’s public health restrictions such as the curfew. They were calling for a return to normal life, with the economy fully open and people allowed to gather as they once did without fear of police knocking on their door to issue fines […]
JTUM head calls on politicians to respect to labour movement
News Laurel V Williams 2 Hrs Ago Head of the Joint Trade Union Movement Ancel Roget. – Head of the Joint Trade Union Movement Ancel Roget has suggested the Prime Minister adopt a similar stance as US President Joe Biden and set up a task force to strengthen and empower workers. Roget was speaking at […]