By Sukhram Ramkissoon A person named VLS in a recent Federal Court decision came to Canada with his parents when he was 12 and eventually had a daughter with a common-law partner in Canada. He was convicted and sentenced to 18 months less 12 days for pre-trial custody for sexual assault. In April 2012, an […]
By Michael Lashley Whether we like it or not, there are some painful truths related to Black History Month that we have to face head on. And starting with my own sensitivities, I have no difficulty accepting it is my responsibility to put these issues down on paper for everyone to see in black and […]
We are pleased there has been a higher level of international cooperation on the African continent in the battle against Boko Haram, an extremist group in Nigeria that is claiming its strict adherence to Islam as the basis for its armed insurgency. It’s now almost one year since The Caribbean Camera made a commitment to […]
By Nora Loreto When I was in journalism school, a professor offered me a valuable piece of advice: “Half of the struggle of being a good columnist is choosing the best target.” It’s a useful reminder for leftists too. We have to be intentional and intelligent when choosing in which struggles to engage. We have […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon On Nov. 20, President Barack Obama revealed substantial changes to the U.S. immigration system that could benefit approximately five million undocumented immigrants, most of whom are parents of U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents (Green Card holders), via executive action. It must be noted that Obama’s actions to streamline and reform the […]
By Michael Lashley “The Doctor say to pay as you earn But Sparrow say you paying to learn And my Father say he sharpening the axe For when the collector come, to chip off the income tax.” (Pay as You Earn – the Mighty Sparrow) Perhaps I should apologize for that cheap shot in the […]
There is general agreement on the need for building institutions to record, safeguard and showcase the various facets of Black history, Black culture and the Black community. So our city’s Mayor John Tory was right on target at the recent Black History launch hosted by the Ontario Black History Society, when he is reported to […]
By Oscar Wailoo I’ve ranted a lot about the trivia that passes for Black history since Black History Month became an official part of the national calendar. Dr. Carter Woodson’s 1926 idea of writing Black America into the country’s history and celebrating Black achievement deserve high praise for what he did in a country that […]
By Sukharam Ramkissoon In June 2012, a married couple applied for permanent residence from within Canada under humanitarian and compassionate grounds as the male applicant had several medical conditions that could potentially place a demand on health and social services, amongst other grounds. Those included the civil unrest in Syria, an inability to obtain required […]
By Michael Lashley If music be the food of love, then steelpan music is the next best thing to dhalpourie roti with curried mango on the side. Once again, I was blown away by musical and artistic excellence, this time at the steelpan concert Snowflakes on Steel produced by the Pan Arts Network last Saturday […]
