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Dear Friends of the Canada-Caribbean Institute
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With the holiday season upon us, we will take a break. While there might be some stories to post over the holidays, following this edition, we will not send our regular Newsletter for the next week or so.
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If you enjoy receiving it, please consider forwarding it to those in your networks who might also find it interesting.
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If you have a story or ideas for relevant content, do not hesitate to get in touch,
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families and friends.
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Sir Fitzroy “Roy” Augier – 100 not out!
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On behalf of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) community, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles offers the following tribute to Caribbean Renaissance Man and Professor Emeritus of History, Sir Fitzroy 'Roy' Augier, on his 100th birth anniversary. “On December 17, 2024, Sir Fitzroy “Roy” Augier celebrated his 100th birthday. What a magnificent ongoing innings – 100 not out! Scholar, …
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Canada to Establish Caribbean Future Skills Fund
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December 19, 2024 - Ottawa, Canada - Global Affairs Canada Canada continues to strengthen its partnership with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries by focusing on tackling the region’s key development challenges through education, technical and vocational training. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced Canada’s intention to contribute up to $3 million to establish a Caribbean Future Skills …
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From Sea to Sea to the Caribbean Sea: Canadian sub-imperialism in the British West Indies and Commonwealth Caribbean, 1917–2014
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James Bowden, at the last minute, was unable to present his paper at our recent Research Symposium. We are very pleased to note that the paper has now been published by the Canadian Foreign Policy Journal. ABSTRACT In 1917, the Privy Council Office of Canada produced a memorandum arguing that London should transfer the British West Indies to Canada as …
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Toronto Caribbean Carnival announces $3.5M in federal funding over next 2 years
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By Michael Talbot Posted December 19, 2024 Cash-strapped and facing possible cancellation, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival says it has secured a funding commitment of $3.5 million over the next two years from the federal government that will “ensure the sustainability” of the beloved event. The Festival Management Committee (FMC), which produces the event, announced the historic investment in a release on …
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Global changes warrant revision of draft Community Industry Policy, says Assistant Secretary-General
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December 19, 2024 A revision of the Caribbean Community’s draft Industrial Policy is necessary given the changing global and domestic economic environments, according to Dr. Wendell Samuel, CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General(Ag), Economic Integration, Innovation and Development. Dr. Samuel, who is also the Senior Economic Advisor to the CARICOM Secretary-General, was at the time speaking at the opening of a virtual meeting …
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This Is the Best 'Cultural Destination' in the Caribbean — and It Has Architectural Gems, Vintage Cars, and a Robust Music Scene
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Cuba was crowned the 2024 leading cultural destination in the Caribbean by the World Travel Awards. Staff Author, David Dodge Thu, December 19, 2024 The World Travel Awards named Cuba the Caribbean’s Best Cultural Destination year this year — beating out other historical gems like Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and Martinique. Immediately upon arriving in Havana, the capital, it’s easy to see why the island …
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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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