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Check Out Our New Blog Posts!
Dear Friends of the Canada-Caribbean Institute:
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This newsletter brings you a number of stories we hope you find interesting.
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The big CCI news is that we have started planning our 2026 Research Symposium, to be held at the St. Augustine Campus of the The UWI in February 2026.
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Other big news...tickets are now available for the Harmonies of Hope Hurricane Melissa Benefit Concert in Toronto on December 10, 2025.
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If you enjoy receiving this newsletter, please consider forwarding it to those in your networks who might also find it interesting... and tell them to subscribe.
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If you have a story, or ideas for relevant content, that you think we should look at, please do not hesitate to get in touch,
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Harmonies of Hope Concert: TICKETS NOW ON SALE
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December 10th, 2025 Check out the great lineup! It's now been 3 weeks since Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica, and I'm sure you've seen, heard, read about, or maybe even witnessed first hand the devastation the island and the nation experienced. Families and communities are in serious need for help and support, but they continue to stand strong and resilient. Let's …
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Jamaica needs our help!
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Hurricane Melissa has left Jamaica in a difficult situation. With lives lost and lives upended, key infrastructure knocked down, and with agriculture and tourism threatened, the economic success story that was Jamaica is facing the huge challenge of rebuilding. See the document below to find trusted organizations and make a donation today. JTC Donor Engagement FlyerDownload
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Call for Papers: Caribbean Sport Conference
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The Academy of Sport at The UWI, Cave Hill Campus, welcomes the submission of abstracts to the Caribbean Sport Conference scheduled for April 9–11, 2026. Under the theme “Sport for All: Access, Inclusion, Opportunity,” the conference will focus on key topics including, but not limited to, gender equity, national development, and social transformation. If you are interested in submitting an abstract or poster, …
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Canada reaffirms support for Jamaica’s recovery and resilience during visit by Secretary of State Sarai
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News release November 24, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Canada stands with the Jamaican people following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), accompanied by Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull-Aylmer, concluded a successful visit to Jamaica, reaffirming the strong partnership between Canada and Jamaica in the wake …
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Strong Support from Jamaicans in Canada
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Donique Weston, November 18, 2025 The Full Story The Jamaican diaspora in Canada has risen to the occasion with a tremendous outpouring of support for the island and residents, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. From donating relief supplies to hosting benefit concerts, the community has been mobilising across cities such as Toronto and Montreal. High Commissioner of Jamaica to Canada, …
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Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chair of the Caribbean Community Andrew Holness
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November 23, 2025 Johannesburg, South Africa Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Andrew Holness, on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. The two leaders expressed their ambition to elevate the partnership between Canada and Jamaica in trade, security, and commerce, including …
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Persad-Bissessar warns of CARICOM implosion amid row with Gonsalves
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Friday, November 21st, 2025 Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has warned that “it is only a matter of time before Caricom implodes,” accusing regional leaders of “cavorting around the region and interfering in the affairs and elections of member states,” according to the Jamaica Observer. Her sharp rebuke came in response to claims by St Vincent and the …
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CDF Approves US$500,000 in Emergency Relief Funding for Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa
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November 21, 2025 The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) has approved US$500,000 in emergency relief financing to support the Government of Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. This decision was approved by the CDF Board of Directors on 19 November 2025, under the CDF’s Emergency Disaster Assistance Facility (EDAF). This allocation is in addition to a US$300,000 grant previously provided …
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Canada supports Caribbean effort to disrupt trafficking of Glass Eels
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November 20, 2025 A critical, high-level workshop targeting the illicit trade and trafficking of glass eels, often linked to transnational organised crime, was officially opened on 20 November 2025 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The two-day event, hosted by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) and supported by the Canadian High Commission and Auxilium Worldwide, brought together …
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The perils of the Trump-Maduro Showdown for Caricom
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By Dr. Nand Bardouille Within hours of softening his tone on November 16 as regards his administration’s policy positioning on Venezuela, US President Donald Trump reverted to turning the screws once again on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In upping the ante in the ongoing US-Venezuela war of nerves, Trump was likely mindful of the joint military exercises involving US and …
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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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