Hon. Dennis Hugh Lalor O.J., LLD, The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Friday, May 15, 2026— The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), in tribute to the Hon. Dennis Hugh Lalor O.J., LLD, who passed away on May 14, 2026. The University of … Continue reading Statement on the Passing of the Hon. Dennis Hugh Lalor O.J., LLD
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Empowering the next generation of music creators through cross-cultural collaboration About the program The Gupta Family Foundation Toronto-Kingston Music Experience is a dynamic international exchange connecting emerging music creators from Canada and Jamaica. Developed through a partnership between The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University and The Gupta Family Foundation, the program offers one-week immersive … Continue reading The Gupta Family Foundation Toronto-Kingston Music Experience
About OverviewJoin George Brown Polytechnic, in partnership with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), for a two-day symposium.Tourism in Canada and the Caribbean is under pressure; from climate volatility, workforce shortages, supply chain disruption, and accelerating environmental risk. What does a resilient, sustainable future look like, and how do we build it together?Join the Global Tourism … Continue reading Canadian-Caribbean Tourism Resilience Symposium
Philip Davis Davis is the country’s first leader to serve a second consecutive term in nearly 30 years The Bahamas prime minister, Philip Davis, and his ruling Progressive Liberal party (PLP) have been re-elected, making him the country’s first leader to serve a second consecutive term in nearly 30 years. “The Bahamian people have spoken, … Continue reading Bahamas re-elects Progressive Liberal party’s Philip Davis as prime minister
Anna Ramdass Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says Caricom can expel Trinidad and Tobago from the regional body if it wishes to do so, but moving forward, this country will not recognise Dr Carla Barnett as Caricom Secretary-General after her tenure expires in August. The Prime Minister was responding to questions from the Express yesterday, where … Continue reading (T&T) PM stands firm on Caricom dispute: ‘Expel us if you want’
By Harold Isaac May 11, 2026 PORT-AU-PRINCE, May 11 (Reuters) - Haiti's security is not at a level needed to hold elections this August, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime said in an interview broadcast on Monday, as the Caribbean's most populous nation awaits its first presidential vote in a decade. Elections in Haiti have been repeatedly … Continue reading Haiti too insecure for August presidential vote, PM says
Venezuela’s Acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, delivers her country’s submissions before the International Court of Justice in The Hague during Venezuela’s second round of arguments in the ongoing border controversy case with Guyana over the Essequibo region By Staff Reporter | May 12, 2026 DECLARING that Venezuela will “never surrender” its claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region, Venezuela’s Acting … Continue reading Acting President Rodríguez says Venezuela will not respect an ICJ ruling in favour of Guyana
President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s address at the Maple Leaf Gala held on May 8th in Toronto was a call for deeper Guyana–Canada partnership built on shared values, mutual respect, and a vision of inclusive prosperity. His remarks (available on video below) were appreciative of the Guyanese diaspora in Canada, and Canadian partners, for supporting the … Continue reading Guyana President Ali speaks to the Maple Leaf Gala
The impending conclusion of the programme was highlighted during a recent farewell courtesy call on Director of Public Prosecutions, Shalimar Ali-Hack, by Lisa Thompson, Country Director of the Justice Education Society, who was accompanied by International Programme Director, Gavin Martyn. During the meeting May 9, 2026 The Canadian-funded Justice Education Society (JES) Guyana Programme will … Continue reading Canadian-funded justice programme to conclude in Guyana after four years of hinterland outreach
Narine Dat Sookram collects his award from Bibi Shariman Ali, mother of Guyana’s President, Dr Irfaan Ali By Staff Reporter May 10, 2026 In celebration of Guyana’s 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee THE Guyana Independence Festival Committee last Saturday night recognised six outstanding Guyanese for their excellent contributions to Guyana and Canada during an extravagant gala, held … Continue reading Six outstanding Guyanese recognised for contributions to Guyana and Canada