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Antigua & Barbuda Researcher Dr Zahra Lake Delivers keynote Address at Inuagural Canadian Steelpan Industry Conference in Toronto

On the heels of leading newcomer Pandemonium Steel Orchestra to a second-place finish at the 2025 Antigua Carnival Panorama Competition, Dr Zahra Lake delivered the keynote address at the inaugural Canadian Steelpan Industry Conference (CSIC) in Toronto last week. Speaking on the topic “Driving sustainability in the steelpan artform through education,” Dr Lake told the […]

San Francisco Awaits: A Season of Culture, Creativity, and Community

As we look into last minute summer getaways, San Francisco keeps its gates open to Canadian travellers with a season full of vibrant experiences that celebrate our shared love of culture, cuisine, and connection. From world-class music festivals to cultural celebrations, foodie events, and stylish new hotels, the city offers something for everyone looking to […]

OECS Celebrates Youth as Catalysts for Change

The OECS Commission proudly aligns itself with our regional and international partners in commemorating International Youth Day, this year celebrated under the compelling theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.” This observance serves as a vital platform to amplify the voices of youth, highlighting their courage to challenge the status quo, their innovative […]

Prime Minister Carney engages Métis leadership on the Building Canada Act

Canada’s new government is ready to get our country building major infrastructure projects again – in partnership with Indigenous Peoples. To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, convened the Métis Major Projects Summit in Ottawa to discuss the Building Canada Act and hear from Métis leaders on how best to work together. During the Summit, the Prime Minister […]

CaribbeanTales International Film Festival Announces Full Lineup, Special Guests and Program Launch

 The CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF), North America’s premier showcase of Caribbean and diaspora cinema, officially launches the full program for its 20th anniversary edition. Taking place in Toronto from Wednesday September 3rd to Saturday September 13th, 2025, and streaming worldwide until October 3rd, the festival features 49 films that celebrate the depth, diversity and resilience of Caribbean storytelling. […]

Applications For The UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships Now Open

Applications for prestigious Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open from 5 August to 7 October 2025. The programme offers fully funded master’s degrees at UK universities to individuals who are ready to lead positive change in their home countries and around the world. For more than 40 years, Chevening has attracted hundreds […]

Mike Dickman and Charlotte Jackson Coleman Star in Gripping Psychological Thriller Secrets

SECRETS, a MonkeyDribble Production, the haunting new psychological thriller, features standout performances from British actress Charlotte Jackson Coleman and emerging actor-producer Mike Dickman, as they lead a taut and emotionally complex story of trauma, truth, and survival. Charlotte Jackson Coleman, known to UK audiences for her work on Sky Sports News, ITV’s 71 Degrees North, and The […]

Rolex Fastnet Race Class Finishers Wait With Bated Breath

Celebrations were finally subsiding this morning in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin’s Port Chantereyne following Peter Harrison, Pierre Casiraghi and the Yacht Club de Monaco team’s superb victory in the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s successfully rejuvenated Admiral’s Cup. After the closest of finishes the Jolt duo – their TP52 Jolt 3 and the Carkeek 40 Jolt 6 – topped […]

A Taste of Tradition: Chile en Nogada Season Begins in Puebla

Puebla has once again donned its festive apron as chile en nogada season officially begins, marking the annual return of one of Mexico’s most iconic and symbolic dishes. The season, which runs from mid-July through early September, draws more than 1.5 million visitors to Puebla each year and is expected to generate over 1.6 billion […]

CaribbeanTales International Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years of Big Vibes, Big Stories and Brilliant Filmmaking

The CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF), North America’s premier event showcasing Caribbean and diaspora cinema, proudly announces its 20th anniversary edition, taking place Wednesday September 3rd to Saturday September 13th, 2025 in Toronto and online worldwide from September 3rd to October 3rd, 2025. Under the theme “Resilience in Motion,” this milestone festival will celebrate two decades of transformative storytelling from across the Caribbean region and its global […]