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Barbuda — the unspoilt Caribbean destination, perhaps best known for its pink sandy beaches and Frigatebird-frequented lagoons — has been the talk of the region lately, winning culinary accolades in a somewhat unexpected category. While Antigua’s sparsely-populated sister island has ...

By Ettie Rutherford Contributing Columnist “How is life treating you?” Although this is a common question that we have all heard over the years, I doubt that much thought has ever really been given to having an appropriate response. Not ...

Editor: The commencement of this coroner’s inquest, today (Monday May 16, 2022), marks just over seven years since Mr. Marc Ekamba was killed by Peel Regional Police. On March 20, 2015, police received a 911 call for assistance, because Mr. ...

TORONTO, Ontario (Monday, May 16, 2022) — Canada Post unveiled its new leading-edge, zero-carbon parcel sorting facility — named after Albert Jackson, who is believed to be the agency’s first Black letter carrier — at an inauguration event, last Thursday. ...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Tuesday, May 10, 2002) — Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, yesterday, outlined the systems the government has put in place, that will enable the country to be better prepared for future pandemics, if any arises. The Minister ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica (Tuesday, May 10, 2022) — The Ministry of Health and Wellness is taking steps to eliminate unhealthy industrial trans fats from the local diet, and has started the process to determine how much of the foods, consumed by ...

By Michael L. Van Cooten Publisher/Editor TORONTO, Ontario (Tuesday, May 10, 2022) — The Ubora Network — Ubora meaning ‘excellence’ in Swahili — was recently originated, and launched, by five Black-Canadian female communications specialists, providing an important — but missing ...

TORONTO, Ontario (Tuesday, May 10, 2022) — The Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP) has been chosen by Pride Toronto as its Charity of Choice, this year. In a release, BlackCap said it is excited about the coveted honour, ...

Editor: Have you ever wished to wreak vengeance upon someone or something? Happens all the time, so don’t feel bad. Some people deserve a kick in the posterior, or a good verbal knock-down. It is a natural thing to seek ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards Contributing Columnist Vegetarians are people, who choose to not eat meat. As with any lifestyle, different individuals make different choices. Some may eat seafood, others might eat eggs and dairy too. Vegans generally embrace an all-encompassing ...