Old and new forms of discrimination and intolerance continue to divide communities all over the world. Sentiments of xenophobia are on the rise. They are often manipulated for demagogic purposes or even for sinister political agendas. Day after day, their corrosive effects undermine the rights of countless victims. Discrimination can take many forms, covert or […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon Every year, tens of thousands of persons interested in studying in Canada attempt to apply for a Student Visas, but not everyone is not successful. Some who are refused by the visa offices show their courage and determination in having their refusals challenged in the Federal Court of Canada. Immigration law governs […]
The Weeknd‘s XO Humanitarian Fund is directing $2.5 million to Gaza, which will pay for the equivalent of more than four million emergency meals for affected civilians. The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) reports that the money pays for 820 metric tons of food, which could feed more than 173,000 Palestinians for two weeks. The […]
An exclusive interview with the Caribbean Camera. Gregory Fergus speaks about his new role as Speaker of the House Meet Gregory Cristophe Fergus, Canada’s first Black Speaker of the House of Commons. Fergus, 54, Member of Parliament for the riding of Hull-Aylmer since October 2015, was elected Speaker last September following the resignation of Anthony […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall May of our children continue to feel seen in literature and their holidays joyously celebrated. Cheers to many story times before bed! Happy holidays and to all, a progressive 2024. Ps – don’t forget to leave Santa a piece of black cake! Here are a few holiday favourites: – Christiano’s Blue […]
To say that this has been a trying year is no exaggeration. Yes, but every year has been trying for at least a segment of the population. True, indeed, but this year that segment has grown larger. The pressure of survival reached higher up in the class structure than at any other time. Survival is […]
By Lincoln DePradine Jamaica’s two top diplomats in Canada, Marsha Coore Lobban and Kurt Davis, have repeatedly stressed a common message to the Jamaican community here. They want Jamaican-Canadians to “reach out’’ and keep in constant contact with them. “Please do not hesitate to reach out and connect,’’ Coore Lobban, who is based in Ottawa […]
In February KUUMBA will be the password for all things Black at Harbourfront By Stephen Weir Harbourfront is already planning to stage an eventful February as Ontario marks Black History Month (BHM) in 2024. Earlier this week, Harbourfront announced the return of KUUMBA, one of the city’s largest and longest-running BHM festivals. Although their program […]
Apart from the daily coverage we get about the Russia-Ukrainian war, which has been ongoing for the past two years, and the almost two-month old Israeli attack on Gaza, the housing crisis in Canada has held its own in recent news coverage. To our mind, something that has been going on for so long cannot […]
Reviewed By Chaitram Aklu “Rage from the Backwater” is Somnauth Narine’s first novel. Published in September, “Rage” is a realistic suspense fiction set in Queens New York, Guyana and Venezuela. Rage could easily lead the reader to conclude the book is non fiction. The author uses fictional names for his characters and real place names […]
