June 22, 2023… Scotiabank commits $600K Canadian in support of scholarships at The UWI

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Tuesday, June 22, 2023—At the 14th Annual UWI Toronto Benefit Awards held in at the Ritz Carlton on April 29, Scotiabank, Lead Sponsor of the event since its inception in 2010, committed $600,000.00 Canadian Dollars in support of The UWI’s scholarship programme over the next six years. In his … Continue reading June 22, 2023… Scotiabank commits $600K Canadian in support of scholarships at The UWI

June 22, 2023…Foreign Ministers from Canada and CARICOM meet to discuss Roadmap for Action

June 22, 2023 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica and Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) presided over the 2023 Canada-CARICOM … Continue reading June 22, 2023…Foreign Ministers from Canada and CARICOM meet to discuss Roadmap for Action

June 6, 2023… Eligible travellers from 13 more countries now qualify  for visa-free travel to Canada

June 6, 2023, 11:30 a.m.—Winnipeg—Canada is a destination of choice for people looking to visit, do business or reunite with family and friends. That’s why we are committed to improving our immigration programs and services by making them more efficient and equitable for people around the world. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, … Continue reading June 6, 2023… Eligible travellers from 13 more countries now qualify  for visa-free travel to Canada

June 29, 2023… Optimizing Canada – CARICOM Trade: Virtual Panel Discussion

Despite a long history of trade and investment between Canada and CARICOM countries, recent years have seen this activity decline. The Canada - Caribbean Institute, in partnership with the Canada International Council National Capital Branch, is pleased to present a virtual discussion. Join in the discussion of whether and how Canada-CARICOM trade can be revitalized. … Continue reading June 29, 2023… Optimizing Canada – CARICOM Trade: Virtual Panel Discussion

May 5, 2023… African-Caribbean Faculty Association wins global award for tirelessly supporting Black excellence

ACFAM co-founder and Professor Emeritus Gary Warner was the first Black faculty member at McMaster. In his long association with the university, he has opened doors for and supported Black students, faculty and staff, fostering Black success and excellence. June 1, 2023 An organization that has been the driving force behind many initiatives to foster … Continue reading May 5, 2023… African-Caribbean Faculty Association wins global award for tirelessly supporting Black excellence