The UWI and Canada’s Brock University launch joint Institute for Canada-Caribbean Affairs.
The UWI Regional Headquarters Jamaica. Wednesday, 19 February 2020. It was an historic event at the Regional Headquarters of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) on February 17, 2020 when The UWI and Canada’s Brock University finally launched…
Cayman: The Matrixx wins 2019 Pirates Week Song Competition
[George Town, Grand Cayman, ] – The Pirates Week Festival Office along with the Tourism Attraction Board, Ministry of Culture and the Cayman Music and Entertainers Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2019 National Song Competition. Taking…
Don Cherry: Canadian hockey pundit fired for poppy rant
From BBC Prominent Canadian ice hockey commentator Don Cherry has been fired for controversial comments on new immigrants and Remembrance Day poppies. Cherry complained on-air this weekend that he rarely sees people he believes to be newcomers wearing the symbol….
U.S. men’s soccer team loses to Canada for the first time since 1985
By Ian Harrison AP From Baltimore Sun The U.S. men’s soccer team lost to Canada for the first time in 34 years, allowing second-half goals to Alphonso Davis and Lucas Cavallini in a 2-0 defeat Tuesday night in the CONCACAF…
Travel advisory: Government of Canada warns of ‘state of emergency’ in Jamaica
By Elana Shepert From Vancouver Is Awesome The Government of Canada has updated the emergency status for Jamaica on a travel advisory due to a continued high level of violent crime. The Jamaican government has declared a state of emergency…
USA vs. Cuba, CONCACAF Nations League group stage: Scouting Cuba
By Parker Cleveland From Syars and Stripes FC The USA takes on an enigma shrouded in mystery and possibly counter-intelligence The United States Men’s National Team will kick off in Group A of the CONCACAF Nations League tomorrow against Cuba. Coming into…
US men’s soccer to play Canada in Orlando in November
Associated Press From The News Tribune CHICAGO The U.S. men’s soccer team will play its Nov. 15 home Nations League match against Canada at Orlando, Florida. The Americans open the new competition against Cuba on Oct. 11 at Washington, D.C.,…
Justin Trudeau dissolves parliament, launches Canada election campaign
From The News OTTAWA: Justin Trudeau on Wednesday kicked off the campaign for next month’s Canadian general election, gunning to hold onto his liberal majority in a tight race against newcomers on both flanks. The parties have already been wooing…
Lufthansa flies directly to Ottawa for the first time
Lufthansa expands long-haul services to Canada in summer 2020 Ottawa is the fourth Lufthansa destination in Canada Flights bookable starting 11 September 2019 Pay attention, Canada fans: Starting from 16 May 2020, Lufthansa for the first time will be including…
Canada supports climate resilience efforts in the Caribbean
By Serena Grant From JIS Story Highlights Development Officer, Public Affairs, at the Canadian High Commission, Nadene Newsome, says Canada is committed to supporting the Caribbean’s climate resilience efforts. Representing High Commissioner of Canada, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, at the…