As I look at all the images of devastation once again coming from the various islands of Caribbean, recently hit by Hurricane Melissa, it is a sobering reminder of just how fragile life and livelihoods in the Caribbean truly are. Jamaica bore the brunt of the Melissa’s fury – with Cuba, Haiti, and The Bahamas […]
Woman-founded and Vancouver-based brand Olive & Piper is excited to announce the launch of their all-new Convertibles Collection, an innovative and exclusive offering from the brand. Available today, October 23rd, the brand offers a customizable, design-your-own earring. With up to 74 mix-and-match variants, customers can combine studs, charms, and drops to create earrings that reflect their individual style. The collection […]
2025)—First-time author Safiyya Chance hasmbeen selected to represent the island’s writers at the 22 nd Annual St. Martin Book Fair, taking place June 5 – 7, 2025, announced House of Nehesi Publishers (HNP). Chance’s role as “literary ambassador” will be highlighted with the introduction of her new poetry book, Native Choir, during the opening ceremony […]
Air India, India’s leading global airline, has announced a network-wide promotional sale, offering unmatched all-inclusive fares across its route network. During the promotional sale, round-trip fares from the Canada to India start from CAD 960 in Economy Class and CAD 2885 in Business Class. The network-wide sale is open until May 25, 2025, with the […]
Too many entrepreneurs marry ideas they should’ve just dated. They fall in love with the vision and ignore the signs it’s a loser. Here’s how to run a quick “idea audit”—before you waste years of your life. 1. Urgency of the ProblemAre people already trying to solve this? Are they Googling solutions, duct-taping hacks, or […]
Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore celebrates its African American legends and trailblazers. Baltimore’s jazz history is as old as the genre itself. The city greatly contributed to the development of East Coast ragtime, thanks largely to pianist and composer Eubie Blake, born in Baltimore in 1887. Today the Eubie Blake Cultural Center hosts cultural programmes and exhibitions featuring local […]
Kateryna Odarchenko, a political consultant and partner at SIC Group Ukraine, has published a comprehensive analysis for the Kennan Institute examining the political, legal, and security challenges surrounding Ukraine’s postponed presidential elections. In the article titled “Ukraine’s Presidential Elections Amid War: Political, Legal, and Security Challenges,” Odarchenko provides an in-depth assessment of why holding elections under current wartime conditions […]
Construction is advancing steadily in Dominica on a 10-megawatt geothermal power plant to become the second in the OECS and the first in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), with a targeted completion date of Christmas Day–December 25, 2025. Hon. Dr. Vince Henderson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy, provided a comprehensive update on […]
Antigua and Barbuda has been nominated in seven prestigious categories in the 32nd annual World Travel Awards, highlighting the destination’s appeal as a top Caribbean getaway. The nominations include: Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination 2025 Caribbean’s Leading Destination 2025 Caribbean’s Leading Family Travel Destination 2025 Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2025 Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board 2025 – […]
Transformational trainer/facilitator, performing arts specialist, poet/writer and life coach Fabian Thomas (fabian m. thomas) will host the launch of his first collection of poetry and spoken word, the solace of sound in the Museum Seminar Room, at the Mico University on Thursday March 6th at 6:30 p.m. The launch heralds thomas’ emergence as a ‘not-so-new […]