Windsor is gearing up to host its first-ever Black film festival next month, promising to celebrate and showcase achievements in Black filmmaking and storytelling. Scheduled to take place at downtown’s Armouries Theatre from August 16 to 18, the Windsor International Black Film Festival (WIBFF) will feature a diverse lineup of approximately 15 films from around […]
School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education with a network spanning over 370 schools across 17 countries, is eager to expand its franchise opportunities in Toronto, Ontario. Stacey Ryan, Chief Operating Officer of School of Rock, highlighted Toronto’s vibrant and inclusive music scene, noting the city’s rich multicultural community deeply invested in diverse […]
British-Guyanese sculptor Hew Locke recently accepted a prestigious commission to create a piece for the British Academy, housed in a building with ties to former Prime Minister William Gladstone, whose family amassed wealth from Caribbean plantations, including some of the largest in Jamaica and British Guiana (now Guyana). Last year, Gladstone’s descendants issued an apology […]
CIBC has announced its commitment to support hurricane relief efforts in Caribbean islands affected by Hurricane Beryl, through its Caribbean subsidiary, CIBC Caribbean. The company will make an initial donation of $100,000 via CIBC Caribbean’s ComTrust Foundation to aid in the recovery efforts. Mark St. Hill, Chief Executive Officer of CIBC Caribbean and Chair of […]
By Lincoln DePradine Caribbean countries, now being assisted by Canadians in rebuilding their economies and infrastructure from the ravages wrought by Hurricane Beryl, could have received more help with a collaborative mechanism that includes a “disaster fund’’ owned and operated by members of the Black and Caribbean community in Canada, says labour statistician and migration […]
By Lincoln DePradine Ace Trinidad and Tobago arranger Duvone Stewart selected Mical Teja’s song, “DNA”, and it earned BP Renegades Steel Orchestra a first place tie – with All Stars – at the country’s 2024 panorama competition. Another talented arranger, Rudo Forteau, is optimistic that he could repeat the magical victory embodied in “DNA”, which […]
By Ravendra Madholall Pegasus beat Sunshine by 7 runs to win the 2024 Ontario Round-Arm Softball Cricket Association (ORSCA)/Imran Ali Real Estate sponsored test-format trophy last Saturday in Mississauga. Several Guyanese cricketers produced some good performances to help Pegasus dethrone Sunshine in the process. Sunshine was set 137 for victory from the allotted 120-overs, were […]
CARICOM’s Ministerial Taskforce on Agriculture is set to convene this week to devise a comprehensive action plan aimed at revitalizing the Caribbean’s agricultural sector in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl’s devastating impact across multiple countries. During a live broadcast on Sunday, CARICOM’s chair and Guyana’s President, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, underscored the profound economic and infrastructural […]
Zanana Akande, a trailblazer in Canadian politics and a steadfast advocate for social justice, will be recognized during the summer convocation with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Toronto. This accolade celebrates her groundbreaking achievements as the first Black woman to serve as a cabinet minister and her enduring dedication to […]
Compliments of Roti Roti International Roti and Doubles Week By Stephen Weir If it were any bigger, the city would have had to widen Albion Road and Islington Avenue. An 8-foot roti takes up a lot of space, even when parked at a major intersection. Last week, as part of Roti Roti International Roti and […]
