Stacy Creech de Castro, middle, teaches Black Latin America: Belonging, Refusal, Resistance at McMaster University. As part of the class, other Black Latin American scholars, including Roxana Escobar Ñañez, left, from Peru and Arturo Victoriano Martinez, right, from the Dominican Republic, will be joining her for a roundtable on Thursday. (Submitted by Roxana Escobar Ñañez, Stacy … Continue reading McMaster course aims to fight the erasure of Black history in Latin America
Month: February 2025
February 25, 2025 Faculty from Mary Heersink School of Global Health and Social Medicine spent a few days in the Caribbean meeting with research, community, and clinical partners working together on two funded research projects aimed at reducing chronic disease risk factors across the life-course together with health system strengthening. This program of research seeks to improve cardiovascular health and include partners … Continue reading Faculty from McMaster’s Mary Heersink School of Global Health and Social Medicine Visits Caribbean Partners
By: Tania Ulrich, February 28, 2025 Toronto Metropolitan University’s commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has never been stronger. From tackling equity in AI-driven banking to promoting children’s rights internationally and in diasporic Canadian communities, TMU is building a better future every day. March is SDG Month Canada, a national collaboration that brings post-secondary … Continue reading How TMU supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
News release February 28, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The relationship between the Caribbean region and Canada is deep and multifaceted. It increases employment opportunities, advances economic growth, and strengthens global stability and security. It aims to reduce global climate change effects, protect ecosystems, empower communities and promote gender equality, benefiting both … Continue reading Minister Hussen announces support for development projects in the Caribbean Region
February 21, 2025 The Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada and Immediate Past Chairman of CARICOM, on Wednesday emphasised the need for partnership to tackle climate change. The Prime Minister, whose country was among CARICOM Member States that were devastated by Category 4 Hurricane Beryl last year, addressed the matter of climate change at … Continue reading ‘We are not asking for mercy or sympathy; we are asking for partnership’ – Grenada Prime Minister
February 26, 2025 “While there have been instances of people offering a public apology or even a quantum, as in the case of the Church of England, there has been no face-to-face discussion which we deem as absolutely important because if you can’t see me or hear me, it is not appropriate to be able … Continue reading “Face-to-face discussion on reparatory justice is absolutely important”–CARICOM Chair
By Jacqueline Charles Miami HeraldBRIDGETOWN, Barbados Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith, a Caribbean expert, said the region’s quandary over the new policies in Washington extend beyond the climate crisis to China and of course Haiti: “There is no escaping the American presence.“ Invasive brown algae is destroying their sandy coastlines, emanating toxic gasses that are killing corals … Continue reading Donald Trump’s other neighbours, in the sunny Caribbean, need his help on climate-change and more. No luck yet
By EARYEL BOWLEG, February 24, 2025 Tribune Staff Reporter ebowleg@tribunemedia.net CARICOM has launched a comprehensive review of the region’s trade relations with the United States as Caribbean leaders brace for potential challenges stemming from shifting US trade policies. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness described the situation as a “grave concern”, stressing the need for the … Continue reading CARICOM launches comprehensive review of Caribbean’s trade relations with US
From left at the closing press conference are Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and President Irfaan Ali (Office of the President photo) Story by Jacqueline Charles February 22, 2025 Caribbean leaders want President Donald Trump to come for a visit — and along with the invitation they also plan, “as soon … Continue reading Caribbean leaders will invite Trump to visit. They also want meeting on U.S. policies
Canada’s Black and Caribbean communities are mourning the loss of Nalda Icylma Perry-Callender, a pioneering leader, advocate, and mentor who dedicated more than four decades to championing racial equality, women’s rights, and community development. She passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by her family in Vancouver. Born July 25, 1944, in … Continue reading Naida Perry-Callender: A life devoted to justice, community and empowerment