Jamaica is Calling… HELP!I am at a loss for words. The world has seen the devastation that has taken place in my homeland of Jamaica. Hurricane Melissa has decimated substantial sections of the Island. Although they may not all have taken a battering, no parish was left unscathed - Melissa’s
Author: Judy McNeil
Canada’s first Black medical journal launches in Edmonton (Reposted by J McNeil for JMC Media – this is originally a CBC Article)
The Canadian Nigerian Medical Journal will help bridge healthcare gaps for Black Canadians Jesmeen Gill · CBC News · Posted: Aug 04, 2025 7:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: August 4 Social Sharing The Canadian Association of Nigerian Physicians and Dentists is launching the first Black health journal in Canada. The Canadian Nigerian Medical Journal serves as a
Who Died and Made you King?
In the early 90’s or so, this was a popular expression - Who died and made you king? It was obnoxious then as it is now, a way to cut down someone who is deemed to be lording it over you. Recently, the world saw the practical application of this
King Charles, My Three Princes Won the Day
I can’t say it feels like déjà vu but the energy feels similar. Thirty-two years ago my father woke me up in the wee hours of the morning and told me to come and watch history in the making. It was the wedding of Charles and Diana – forever thereafter
Pack a suitcase, change a life!
A Christmas vacation to the Caribbean for most returning residents means swapping snow shovels and heavy winter coats for warm sunshine, pristine beaches and traditional island vibes with family and friends. This is not the case for Thelma Duncan and her husband Delovan Duncan who have been travelling to Jamaica for
Binge Drinking on the Rise Amongst Teenagers
Avril Swaby A recent Covenant of Promise Ministries forum has looked at the pervasiveness of binge drinking amongst young people in North York, Ont. Facilitated by social worker Avril Swaby, the forum was aimed at getting people talking and bringing awareness to a topic that is often overlooked. “Alcohol has become the
Do it the Sears Way, Just Shop and Don’t Pay
Prof’s unique business sense is a bonus
Judy McNeil Yip-Chuck’s father played an influential role in his life Richard Yip-Chuck brings the experience in creating his own business to his entrepreneurship classes at Humber College’s three campuses. The director of Humber’s Orangeville campus, Joe Andrews, said “The students here have positive things to say about Yip-Chuck’s teaching.” Kulvinder Pal, a third