Orientalism and “Coolie Miseries” in British Guiana 1919
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – On May 5, Guyana celebrated “Arrival Day,” which is an appropriate time to reflect on ”Coolie indentureship.” It was a turbulent period…
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Caribbean Muslims, COVID-19 And Ramadan
This evening Muslims across the Caribbean will scan the skies in search of the crescent moon to usher in the blessed month of Ramadan. Traditionally…
Managing Your Mental Health In A Pandemic
Given our current circumstances and the efforts undertaken by everyone to curb the spread of COVID-19 infections, we also need to take necessary precautions regarding…
Coronavirus Infections Increasing Rapidly In The Caribbean
On March 20th, 2020 the number of infected persons in the Caribbean was 220. At of 12:00 noon on March 24th, 2020 that number has…
108 Years Later Jacklow Masjid Rebuilt
The Jacklow, Pomeroon Isameal Khan Masjid was established by indentured labourer, Mohamed Sarafraz in 1912. The Masjid in Jacklow, Pomeroon, Region Two, which is said…
Assault On Virgin Airlines – No Action Taken
Barbadian Firhaana Bulbulia was assaulted on board a Virgin Atlantic flight from London Gatwick to Bridgetown, Barbados. Despite alerting the on board flight attendants the …
Barbados PM: Our Region Can Teach The Rest How To Live Together And Respect One Another
January 8th, 2020: The book ‘Muslims of CARICOM (Caribbean Community) by Sabir Nakhuda of Barbados was successfully launched at the University of the West Indies,…
T & T Friendly Society Enters Home Construction Market
Takaaful T&T, a registered Friendly Society is entering the home construction market. “After twenty years of continuous growth, our Society has finally entered the Home…
HISTORY OF HASSANALI MEAH MEMORIAL MASJID
AKA Macoon Street Masjid The Hassanali Meah Memorial Masjid is situated on Macoon Street, Victoria Village, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. It was constructed circa…
TT Muslims Aid Bahamian Hurricane Survivors
TT Muslims Aid Bahamian Hurricane Survivors to survivors of Hurricane Dorion. Concerned Muslims of Trinidad and Tobago assembled, shipped and hand-delivered relief supplies to many…