By Lincoln DePradine The current outpouring of grief for the late Louis March is reminiscent of the mourning seen for community icons and stalwarts such as Dudley Laws and Charles Roach of the Black Action Defense Committee. “It’s like the loss of a significant family member,’’ said Floydeen Charles-Fridal, commenting on the death of March. […]
By Anthony Joseph It is with profound sadness that The Caribbean Camera announces the passing of Carlton Henry Joseph, our cherished page seven commentary writer for the past five years. Carlton, who was also my beloved brother and the chair of The Black and Indigenous Business Development Association, passed away at the age of 83. […]
Three individuals were tragically discovered dead inside a minibus found submerged in a ditch along Mabura Road, victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, a postmortem examination has determined. The incident, which has raised serious questions about the circumstances leading to the toxic gas buildup and why the victims were inside the bus, is currently under investigation […]
Elsworth James, the charismatic Trinidadian entertainer known for his pioneering contributions to calypso and soca music, passed away on June 6, 2024, in Durham, Ontario, after a courageous battle with dementia. He was 77. James’ vibrant career was marked by his dedication to the promotion and evolution of Caribbean music on international stages. Born in […]
By Lincoln DePradine In the 62-year history of the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA), less than 20 men and women have served as the association’s president. One of them is Karl Fuller, who once described his mother as a “giant’’ that had the greatest influence on his life’’. Fuller, who was residing in Hollywood, Florida, died […]
Jimmy James, the dynamic soul and ska singer best known for his electrifying performances with his band the Vagabonds in the 1960s and 70s, has passed away at the age of 83. James first arrived in London in 1964 as the frontman of the Vagabonds, a Jamaican dance band scheduled to perform at West Indian […]
Last month, Canada bid farewell to one of its most esteemed documentarians, Roger McTair, who passed away at the age of 80 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. McTair was widely recognized for his profound exploration of the Black Canadian experience through his groundbreaking films. In 1975, McTair made history with his documentary “Some Black […]
By Lincoln DePradine Dr. Akwatu Khenti is well known as an unabashed proponent and advocate of Pan-Africanism and pride in African history and culture, as well as an advocate of Black collective self-reliance, unity and empowerment among Africans on the continent, in Canada and the rest of the Diaspora. Khenti, who has had a name […]
Reggae singer Gramps Morgan has revealed details surrounding the unexpected death of his brother, Peetah Morgan, the lead vocalist of Morgan Heritage, who passed away two months ago. Speaking in an interview with Onstage’s Winford Williams at the Love and Harmony Cruise 2024, Gramps Morgan disclosed that Peetah Morgan succumbed to an exceptionally rare medical […]
Jacques Yves “Jeanba” Jean-Baptiste, a revered figure in the world of Haitian music, passed away on Friday, March 22, at the age of 77, as confirmed by his daughter, Christina Jean-Baptiste. Jean-Baptiste, a prominent member of the East 25th Street Block Association, Brooklyn, NY, and the original coordinator of NYPD’s 67th Precinct Block, left an […]
