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Toronto, Canada — Michael Coteau, Member of Parliament for Don Valley East, has reignited debates over Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s track record on labor rights, both in the House of Commons and on social media. Coteau called out Poilievre for his past support of controversial union-related legislation, asserting that Poilievre’s actions have consistently undermined workers’ […]

New York, USA — Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, recently took to social media to express her gratitude following a successful engagement with the Jamaican diaspora abroad. The event, held on Saturday night, featured both Johnson Smith and Prime Minister Andrew Holness addressing members of the Jamaican community […]

Kingston, Jamaica – In a heartfelt expression of gratitude, the Honourable Olivia “Babsy” Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, thanked Deputy Speaker Heroy Clarke and her parliamentary colleagues for the warm welcome she received upon her return to Parliament. Taking to social media shortly after her arrival, Grange emphasized the camaraderie and support […]

Kingston, Jamaica — The Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, announced that Jamaica has officially signed the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty. The landmark agreement, also known as the High Seas Treaty, aims to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national waters. Minister Johnson Smith shared the announcement in […]

Ottawa, Canada – Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen met with Dr. Gervan Fearon, President of George Brown College, during the latter’s visit to Ottawa on September 24, 2024. The two leaders engaged in a productive conversation about the role of international development in creating valuable opportunities for young people both in Canada and abroad. […]

Ottawa, Canada – As Canada marks Gender Equality Week 2024, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, is using the occasion to celebrate progress and call for further action on key issues like pay equity. In a series of social media posts on September 23 and 24, 2024, Ien emphasized the importance […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness joined a solemn gathering today to commemorate the 30th anniversary of UNESCO’s Routes of Enslaved Peoples Programme. The event, held at the “Ark of Return,” focused on honoring the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade under the poignant theme, “Acknowledge the Tragedy; Consider the Legacy; Lest […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis – Prime Minister Dr. The Hon. Terrance Drew held a significant bilateral meeting with His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the two leaders focused on deepening diplomatic relations between their nations. The discussions, which took place on September […]

New York, USA — In a significant diplomatic engagement, Dr. The Hon. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, met with Dr. Benedict Oramah, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), at the country’s Mission in New York on September 23, 2024. The two leaders discussed critical investment opportunities aimed at strengthening economic […]

GABORONE, Botswana – Botswana’s President, Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, has drawn attention to the environmental significance and challenges faced by the Miombo Forest, a vast ecosystem spanning over two million square kilometers across Central and Southern Africa. In a tweet shared on September 24, 2024, President Masisi underscored the forest’s vital role in providing […]