Dear Editor, Guyana has many persons who have outstanding histories in their own spheres of operation. Unfortunately, we do not seem to be producing enough historians who can bring their stories to life. That would be a great contribution, because ...
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Feed SubscriptionBlack And Caribbean Book Affair Celebrates Imagination
By Neil Armstrong Guest Contributor When the pages of books — featured at the 2021 Black and Caribbean Book Affair, October 14 to 17 — are turned, they will reveal works boldly discussing issues of colour, race, education, discrimination, identity, ...
Read More »Business Operators Urged to Work With The Jamaican Government to Transform Downtown Mobay
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (Wednesday, October 6, 2021) — Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Homer Davis, is encouraging business operators in Montego Bay to work with the government to improve the aesthetics of the ...
Read More »Benefits From 40 Years Of Walking — And Still Counting
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” – Hebrews 13:16 By Basil Springer Contributing Columnist When my son, Bevan, suggested to me, recently: “Maybe a column on walking,” ...
Read More »Systemic Obstacles That Lead To Social Exclusion For Seniors
By Yvonne Sam Contributing Columnist Social exclusion is the process, through which individuals or groups are excluded from facilities, benefits and the opportunities that the others enjoy. Montréal’s population is growing older and this is expected to accelerate over the ...
Read More »Hello PRESTO! Everything you need to know about PRESTO, before your next ride
It may have been a while since you’ve taken transit, but PRESTO is ready to roll out the welcome mat! While you were away, PRESTO used the time to make upgrades and enhancements to how you load funds and check ...
Read More »922 Guyanese Admitted To Indian University
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Friday, October 1, 2021) — The Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) and the Indira Ghandi National Open University (IGNOU) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), today, as 922 Guyanese have been admitted to the university. Speaking on ...
Read More »Donnovan Simon Wins Jamaica Tourist Board’s Inaugural Edith Baxter Memorial Award
TORONTO, Ontario (Friday, October 1, 2021) – The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) paid tribute to the life and legacy of Edith Baxter, one of Canada’s greatest publishing icons, during an inaugural memorial award luncheon, named in her honour, at the ...
Read More »Jamaica On Show As New James Bond Movie, ‘No Time To Die’, Opens In Major Markets
Port Antonio and Jamaica will be showcased to an international audience, as the James Bond film, ‘No Time to Die’, is released in major markets around the world. The 25th James Bond film, which stars British actor, Daniel Craig, premiered ...
Read More »Antigua’s Historical Gem: The Great House
The Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda are home to some of the most luxurious beaches, cinematic views and welcoming people in the world. With hundreds of years of history, the twin-island nation’s rich heritage draws thousands of history buffs ...
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