Photographer: Chef and Steward Photography from Toronto Caribbean This is an important article about an issue that is going to become more pressing in the future. By Ika Washington April 26, 2026 “In Caribbean culture, elders are the anchors of our traditions, and the keepers of our collective memory.” “Not a lot of people talking … Continue reading Aging alone in the Caribbean community
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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
OVERVIEW As part of the Canada-Caribbean Institute Research Symposium, the team also conducted a UNICEF poll, to assess the impact of gender on educational access, participation and outcomes in the Caribbean. The poll was issued via a UNICEF poll on 12 February 2026, via Whats App and Instagram, with closure on February 17, 2026. The … Continue reading ECA/CANADA CARIBBEAN GENDER EQUITY IN EDUCATION POLL 2026
The launch also featured a panel discussion on the state and future of migration in Canada, chaired by broadcast journalist and media consultant Ginella Massa. From left to right: Ginella Massa, Anna Triandafyllidou, Pedro Antunes, Andrew Parkin and Teresa Woo-Paw. (Photo credit: Global Migration Institute) April 23, 2026 Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has launched the Global … Continue reading TMU introduces the Global Migration Institute
– notes research must be turned into action for better health outcomes Speaking at 70th Annual Health Research Conference hosted by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony made the call for the Caribbean to take a stronger lead in evidence-based, innovation-driven healthcare (Elton John photos) By Staff Reporter | April 23, … Continue reading Caribbean must lead with data, research and innovation – Minister Anthony
April 21, 2026 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – April 21, 2026 The University of the West Indies (The UWI) St. Augustine Campus has received CAD$100,000 from Scotiabank’s Climate Action Research Fund (CARF) to advance research on decarbonizing Trinidad and Tobago’s petrochemical sector. This funding supports the H2-TTransform: SOEC Pilot for Petrochemical Decarbonization Project, a pioneering initiative that positions UWI as a … Continue reading Scotiabank Awards CAD$100,000 Grant to UWI for Groundbreaking Green Hydrogen Research
These papers are a very useful contribution to understanding the current context in the Caribbean. Last month, the Global South Policy Hub hosted a first roundtable discussion for their Congress Connect Fellows on the impact of US foreign policy in the Caribbean, and recommendations for advancing U.S.-Caribbean diplomacy and cooperation The discussion was based on … Continue reading The Global South Policy Hub releases papers on Caribbean – U.S. Relations
The Belize Policy Tracker by BELPRI-UB launches next week!This project will provide a "first of its kind" tool to allow researchers, policymakers, and the public to access and track Belize's public policies. Congratulations to the Belize Policy Research Institute (BELPRI) and Devon Paulino on getting this project to the launch stage. Wishing you a great … Continue reading Belize Policy Tracker is set to launch next week
The UWI St. Augustine Campus in Trinidad and Tobago is the host of our 4th Annual Research Symposium. We are looking forward to welcoming all to the event. We are featuring some excellent Keynote Speakers, a wide variety of researchers from across our institute, as well as some cultural performances. You can find the FINAL … Continue reading 2026 CCI Research Symposium takes place this week