By Shruthi Raghuraman, OIA Research Intern Posted on May 5, 2026 McMaster University has long prioritized building meaningful partnerships around the world. Through the Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Grant, faculty have been able to connect with international colleagues, exchange ideas, and develop collaborations that extend beyond the classroom. This grant, funded by Global Affairs Canada, was created … Continue reading McMaster Expands Global Partnerships Through 2025–2026 Faculty Mobility Grant
Category: Barbados
Decorated jockey Patrick Husbands poses for a portrait by the training track at Toronto's Woodbine Racetrack. Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail by Marty Klinkenberg Canada’s greatest jockey didn’t begin on horses. Almost as soon as he could walk, Patrick Husbands climbed aboard a donkey named Daisy on his family’s farm in Barbados. “That’s how I … Continue reading After glittering career in the saddle, retiring jockey Patrick Husbands wants to ‘see the world’
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Juliet Daniel, a distinguished Barbadian-Canadian cancer biologist. Professor Daniel, a professor at McMaster University in Canada, was no stranger to The UWI. She delivered many seminars here and as recently as February last year, she brought a cohort of … Continue reading The UWI Remembers Professor Juliet Daniel
The Distinguished University Professor was a groundbreaking cancer biologist, dedicated mentor and tireless community advocate. April 29, 2026 McMaster University is mourning the loss of Distinguished University Professor and proud Barbadian-Canadian Juliet Daniel. “My friend Professor Juliet Daniel lived a life of extraordinary consequence,” says McMaster Chancellor Nicholas Brathwaite. “She was a world-class researcher and a trailblazer who led with both … Continue reading ‘A life of extraordinary consequence’ McMaster Community mourns Professor Juliet Daniel
Dr. Juliet Daniel, McMaster University The Canada-Caribbean Institute Canadian Co-Chair, Rhonda McEwen of Victoria University, shares the following statement... It is with profound sadness that I write to share the news that our colleague and friend, Dr. Juliet Daniel, passed away on April 28, 2026. Dr. Daniel was a professor in the Department of Biology … Continue reading Dr. Juliet Daniel
By: Colville Mounsey April 14, 2026 Barbados now has, for the first time, a quantified figure for reparations owed for the brutal system of slavery, with the long awaited tally expected to be formally released later this week. American economist Dr Coleman Bazelon led a team from Public Interest Experts Inc. in a six-month study … Continue reading Barbados gets reparations estimate
Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Chris Sinckler. (BT) Shamar Blunt March 4, 2026 Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Chris Sinckler has announced plans to recalibrate Barbados’ foreign policy to navigate what he described as a rapidly shifting world order — while affirming that CARICOM will remain the island’s … Continue reading Barbados adjusting $80m foreign policy with CARICOM as ‘strategic anchor’
February 12, 2026 Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called for deeper regional unity and solidarity among Caribbean nations, warning that small states cannot effectively navigate today’s complex geopolitical environment on their own. Speaking to reporters at State House after her swearing-in ceremony following the Barbados Labour Party’s historic third 30-0-seat general election landslide, Mottley said … Continue reading PM Mottley urges stronger Caribbean unity amid global uncertainty
Opposition leader ousted as Barbados Labour party wins all 30 seats in assembly The prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has won her third election victory, with her Barbados Labour party sweeping all seats in the House of Assembly, state TV reported. Mottley’s BLP won all 30 seats available in the lower house of parliament, unseating … Continue reading Barbados PM Mia Mottley sweeps back into power in third election victory
Sherrylyn Clarke January 17, 2026 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley today announced General Elections in Barbados would be held on February 11, 2026. She was speaking at Westbury Primary School where the nomination was held for the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) City of Bridgetown constituency. Attorney Michael Lashley, who joined the party last year after … Continue reading General Election in Barbados on February 11, 2026