The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States will this week launch a Public Education Forum Series to dialogue with the people of the OECS on key topics impacting the future of the region. The Series dubbed Vini Kozé – Kweyol for ‘come chat’ – is part of the public education component of the OECS Regional Integration […]
TORONTO, ON – This summer Toronto will come alive with the sights, sounds, and tastes of St. Lucia. The St Lucia Day Festival is the brainchild of Ross Cadasse, DJ Toxic and Candice Singh who have come together to produce this first annual event on July 22nd and 23rd July 2017. The festival will transform […]
Dear Dominican Brothers and Sisters, An old year, 2016, has been marred by a continuation of neglect for, constitutional law by the ruling administration; an apparent gormandizing of meant-to-be state funds for personal use, particularly by those in the ruling party inner sanctum; and the age-old issue of non-transparency and ineffective accounting processes in government-run programs. […]
The Scarborough Progressive Cricket Club has pledged increased sponsorship of the annual Children’s Christmas party produced by the Commonwealth of Dominica Ontario Association (C.D.O.A). Recently the C.D.O.A hosted its yearly family event for children of the Dominican diaspora in Toronto, at the Lawrence Heights Community Centre. Despite snowy conditions, the young patrons enjoyed free refreshments, […]
Jamaican baker Valerie Bryan did her island proudly and captured first place for her version of Caribbean Christmas cake, or “black cake”, at the first annual Caribbean Women’s Society (CWS) Christmas Cake competition. According to CWS President Camille Kerr, CWS is a grassroots, non-profit organization focused on improving the quality of life for the Caribbean-Canadian […]
Sunday, November 27, 2016 — The OECS has conveyed its condolences to the people of Cuba following the passing of Fidel Castro. OECS Director General, His Excellency Dr. Didacus Jules said the poor and the marginalized had lost the greatest champion of social justice and equity. “The world has lost a leader whose historical vision […]
On November 12th, a cross-section of the St.Kitts and Nevis diaspora based in Toronto gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth and legacy of national hero, Rt. Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw. The observance consisted of a church service at the St.George Anglican Church followed by a reception, held under the theme: Strength […]
The O.E.C.S Nationals Council Canada bid a poignant farewell to outgoing Consul General for St.Lucia in Toronto, Michael Willius, who returns to St.Lucia shortly. Willius served in his post as Consul General for four and a half years. Members of the Council warmly commended Willius for his active participation in that body, helping to build […]
The series was commissioned in observance of the 35th anniversary of the OECS on 18th June this year and is produced and presented by Earl Stephen Huntley of the West Indies Media Corporation (WIMEDIA). Director General of the OECS, Dr. Didacus Jules, commended the initiative which gives a unique insight into the early years of […]
New Dominican Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writers Contest Launches Today The Piton Noire Dominica Sci-fi/Fantasy Writers Collective has launched a new contest for writers from the Commonwealth of Dominica and the diaspora. The Piton Noire Dominica Sci-Fi/Fantasy writers contest is open to all Dominicans ages 16 and up, to both first-time writers and published authors. Stories must be […]
