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Dear Friends of the Canada-Caribbean Institute:
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Here are some of the news stories and announcements that we have been following this week.
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Canadian-Caribbean Tourism Resilience Symposium
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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 Resilience and Crisis Management Centre …
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Aging alone in the Caribbean community
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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 about it.” These are not the words of a researcher in a sterile lab, …
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Bahamas re-elects Progressive Liberal party’s Philip Davis as prime minister
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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, and I receive their verdict with humility …
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International School for Development Justice: Information Sessions May 14 and 15
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The ISDJ is The UWI's international business school dedicated exclusively to supporting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. We are a global school for the SDGs rooted in the Caribbean. Our online courses offer flexible learning options for one-year Master's level Programmes, micro-credentials, workforce development, executive education and more. Source: The UWI ISDJ
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(T&T) PM stands firm on Caricom dispute: ‘Expel us if you want’
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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 she made it clear that …
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Haiti too insecure for August presidential vote, PM says
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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 delayed by various governments as …
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Acting President Rodríguez says Venezuela will not respect an ICJ ruling in favour of Guyana
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By Staff Reporter | May 12, 2026 DECLARING that Venezuela will “never surrender” its claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region, Venezuela’s Acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, delivered a contradictory and at times combative address before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) during the country’s final round of submissions in the ongoing border controversy case.While professing respect for the ICJ as the United Nations’ highest …
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UWI Toronto Benefit Awards Raises $450K to Power Student Futures and Hurricane Recovery
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON – (May 11, 2026) – The University of the West Indies (UWI) Toronto Benefit Awards delivered a powerful and purpose-driven evening, raising $450,000 in support of scholarships for Caribbean students, with a portion of funds dedicated to assisting those impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, the 17th annual UWI Toronto Benefit Awards with the theme, Unlocking Brilliance, …
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Guyana President Ali speaks to the Maple Leaf Gala
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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 country. He stressed that Guyana’s …
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Canadian-funded justice programme to conclude in Guyana after four years of hinterland outreach
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May 9, 2026 The Canadian-funded Justice Education Society (JES) Guyana Programme will officially conclude on September 30, bringing to a close four years of collaboration with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) aimed at educating hinterland communities about domestic and sexual violence. The impending conclusion of the programme was highlighted during a recent farewell courtesy call on …
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Six outstanding Guyanese recognised for contributions to Guyana and Canada
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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 at the Grand Cinnamon Banquet Hall and Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada, to mark Guyana’s 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee. The six awards, styled …
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Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Guyana Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali
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May 8, 2026 Toronto, Ontario Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, in Toronto, Ontario. The leaders emphasised the strong ties between Canada and Guyana, strengthened by over 100,000 Canadians of Guyanese ancestry. Guyana is one of Canada’s largest trading partners among the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The leaders discussed Canada’s role as a reliable trade and investment partner, …
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McMaster Expands Global Partnerships Through 2025–2026 Faculty Mobility Grant
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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 to support these global connections …
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U of T/UWI Student the Exchange experience
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One of the longer-term objectives of the Canada Caribbean Institute is to encourage student and faculty exchanges. We recently helped to support an exchange between U of T and The UWI. At the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), we are advancing our Strategic Plan by equipping students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to thrive in an interconnected world …
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Social and Economic Studies | Webinar: Modelling the Small Open Economy—Growth, Stabilisation, and the Environment
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Canadian miner Sherritt pulls out of Cuba on sanctions threat
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Losing Sherritt represents a heavy blow for Cuba Bloomberg News, Stephen Wicary Sherritt International Corp. halted joint venture activities in Cuba after U.S. President Donald Trump expanded U.S. sanctions on the communist-run Caribbean country. The Canadian mining company, one of the island’s largest foreign investors, is taking steps to repatriate employees in Cuba and has requested its Cuban partners bring back their personnel …
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ECA/CANADA CARIBBEAN GENDER EQUITY IN EDUCATION POLL 2026
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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 poll targeted students and community …
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What Happened in Santa Marta?
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Key takeaways from the first international conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels The 57 countries gathered in Santa Marta will accelerate their efforts to transition away from fossil fuels by focusing on three key areas: developing comprehensive national and regional roadmaps (linked to the UNFCCC process); aligning cross-border trade policies; and addressing financial architecture, including fiscal, subsidy, and debt …
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Frontiers of Research in Caribbean Science and Technology, 2026
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The third Frontiers of Research in Caribbean Science and Technology Conference, FORECAST 2026, brings together researchers, academics, students, innovators, and industry partners to explore science-driven solutions for a sustainable Caribbean. Hosted in collaboration with regional universities and institutions, the conference provides a platform for research presentations, knowledge exchange, networking, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the sciences and technology. Submit Abstract For …
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About the the Canada-Caribbean Institute (CCI)
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The CCI is a collaboration between Caribbean and Canadian universities and colleges. The mission of the Institute is to provide a forum:
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to connect academic institutions, scholars, the business and public sectors, civil society, the cultural and diaspora communities
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to inform and encourage collaboration across Canada and the Caribbean to advance important social, environmental, and economic issues that are vital to the shared prosperity and advancement of both regions; and
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to identify impediments and opportunities related to such progress.
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For more information please visit our website
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