By Lincoln DePradine The 2024 Toronto Caribbean Carnival is over. But, not the summer of Caribbean festivals and performances in the city by Caribbean artistes. Among other events carded for this month are Jamaica Day, Grenada Day Celebration and TD JerkFest – the annual International Jerk Food and Music Festival. JerkFest begins this Friday, August […]
The Caribana™ Arts Group (CAG), the original creators of the Caribana™ Festival, held an Emancipation Day March on University Avenue in Toronto. The Caribana™ Festival, deeply rooted in the celebration of emancipation, symbolizes cultural pride for the Caribbean community in Canada. However, it has been 18 years since the City of Toronto took over the […]
The Region of Durham celebrated Emancipation Day in the city of Pickering on August 1st, 2024, at The Esplanade Park, marking a significant day in Canadian history. The event drew a diverse crowd, including local dignitaries, community leaders, and residents, all gathered to honor the abolition of slavery and reflect on its lasting legacy. Mayor […]
By Stephen Wier Photos by: Stephen Wier & Mervin Murrell No Toronto Star. No Globe and Mail. No Toronto Sun. It is a big secret, as the Caribbean Camera is the only print media in town that knows all about the Carnival’s good news. We showed up at 8:30 a.m. last Saturday for the official […]
JN Money Services Limited, a subsidiary of the JN Group, has expanded its operations with a new office in Simcoe at 44 Peel Street. This move aims to provide enhanced services to the growing population of seasonal workers in the area. According to Horace Hines, General Manager of JN Money Services Limited, the decision was […]
By Lincoln DePradine More money is getting into the hands of Canadian families, including some in the Black and Caribbean Community, that are recipients under the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) program. Government minister Jenna Sudds recently announced an increase in CCB, and saying the program “has made life more affordable’’ for Canadian parents. It also […]
By: Janet Grant The film premiered on August 7, 2024, at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival and will be released on Hulu on August 23, 2024. “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” is a heartwarming film that beautifully captures the enduring bonds of friendship and leaves the audience with a comforting, warm and fuzzy […]
By Lincoln DePradine Three former British-run Caribbean nations, which suffered major housing and other infrastructural damage during the recent passage of Hurricane Beryl, are calling on the UK’s new Labour Party government for an “immediate” cancellation of the debt owed to Britain. Prime Ministers Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda, Dr Ralph Gonsalves of St […]
By Lincoln DePradine The Ontario government has an ambitious plan of connecting everyone living in the province to a doctor, nurse and other primary healthcare providers. The government, through health minister Sylvia Jones, last week announced an investment of $14 million under the plan. Among those benefitting from the investment are TAIBU Community Health Centre […]
When Sir Walter Raleigh sought the mythical City of Gold in Guiana in 1595, he could hardly have envisioned that his quest would eventually lead to a different kind of treasure: offshore oil. Today, Guyana has emerged as the new El Dorado of the oil industry. The impact of Guyana’s oil boom is remarkable. Since […]
