September 16, 2026 Family remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean will increase by 4.5% to 4.7% in 2026, down from 7% in 2025. This report highlights three key issues related to recent growth: first, the number of transactions is down 1% relative to 2025. Second, the average amount remitted is growing much more slowly … Continue reading Insights on Trends in Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean, 2026
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Beyond Borders: Converting the Canada Mission into trade, investment and lasting partnerships.In this week’s Express Business – Chamber Matters, TT Chamber CEO Dr. Vashti Guyadeen reflects on the Canada Trade & Investment Mission 2026, held from August 27 to September 2.The mission brought together 25 participants across food and agriculture, tourism, technology, construction, professional services, … Continue reading Beyond Borders: Converting the Canada Mission into trade, investment and lasting partnerships
September 4, 2026 The following editorial is authored by Professor Canute S. Thompson, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Undergraduate Studies, The University of the West Indies. The future of higher education, and universities in particular, faces substantial challenges. A few facts illustrate the dire realities. In the United Kingdom, about fifty (50) universities face the risk of closure … Continue reading The Global Higher Education Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities
Friday, September 4th, 2026 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is stepping up its engagement with Haiti as the country moves closer to elections, with the Community’s Eminent Persons Group (EPG) currently in the country for discussions with a range of Haitian stakeholders. In a September 3, 2026 statement and address to the Organization of American States … Continue reading CARICOM Eminent Persons Group steps up Haiti engagement ahead of elections
Date: September, 10, 2026 Time: 2:30 am - 4:30 pm Location: York Lanes Room 280N A Documentary Film by Kaneal Gayle Film Overview In the immediate aftermath of a devastating hurricane, communities across Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Trelawny, and St. James in Jamaica were thrust into a fragile reality where survival, grief, and resilience unfolded side … Continue reading CERLAC Presents: Official Screening of “After Melissa – Survival is only the beginning”
Olivia Grange (right) said the petition’s request for Charles to seek legal advice from the privy council was critical to advancing Jamaica’s reparations claim. Composite: PA, Getty Images September 6, 2026 Natricia Duncan Caribbean correspondeny Slavery’s legacy continues ‘to deprive our country and our people’, says minister, as group prepares to appeal to Jamaica’s head of state … Continue reading Jamaican delegates arrive in UK to hand slavery reparations petition to King Charles
By Jovani Davis Friday, September 4, 2026 Guyana breaks ground for regional law school after decades of talks Guyana has officially broken ground for a new regional law school at the University of Guyana, moving forward with a project that has been discussed for nearly three decades. The sod was turned Thursday for the Caribbean’s … Continue reading Guyana breaks ground for regional law school after decades of talks
As part of the Canada–Guyana Trade Mission, the Canada–Guyana Chamber of Commerce invites business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to join us for a high-level Canada–Guyana Business Forum. The Forum will bring together prominent business leaders and government officials to explore emerging opportunities, strengthen commercial relationships, and identify pathways for investment, trade, and economic growth … Continue reading Canada-Guyana Business Forum, October 19, 2026
What if a child exploring gender expression wasn’t met with shame, fear or silence, but with a conversation? That question sits at the heart of Church Hat. (Courtesy: Debra Williams) From Toronto Now Devon Banfield Inspired by her own family, Debra Williams’ animated short challenges stigma around Queerness and gender expression in Caribbean communities What … Continue reading ‘Church Hat’ explores Queerness, gender and acceptance through a Caribbean children’s story
by Juhakenson Blaise Sep. 04, 2026 Political groups say members’ identification numbers are being rejected, duplicated, or linked to other parties, and the process is mired in fraud and confusion as Haiti prepares for Dec. 13 elections Overview: Haiti’s political parties are challenging the CEP’s verification of the 30,000 members required for each party or coalition … Continue reading Haiti parties demand review or suspension of CEP membership verification ‘fiasco’