CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution (CTWD) has received a shot in the arm through a major funding grant from the European Union. Founder of the CTWD, producer and film-maker Frances-Anne Solomon is pleased with this latest development which she sees as going a long way to putting regional film and television shows on an international plane. “This […]
By Jasminee Sahoye It’s not easy for someone battling mental illness to open up about their struggles, much less talk about the disease that runs through their family. But one brave filmmaker, who first thought about producing a film on how to “erase” herself from living and no longer exist, as she puts it, while […]
A number of female poets hope to raise money to benefit the Fistula Foundation which funds repair surgeries to women in developing countries that have been affected by obstetric fistulas. They will present their soulful poems when spoken word artist, published writer and small business owner Lamoi Simmonds of Our Love is Reckless brings the […]
By Gerald V. Paul Guyana-born businessman Paul Rampersaud’s took to video detailing his Brampton family’s death to serve as a warning to others during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that is the leading cause of poisoning deaths in North America. Known as the silent killer because it is odorless, carbon […]
A fundraising dinner is planned for those who want to make a difference in the lives of abused women and children, domestic violence survivors and people living in poverty, who access the resources of Women of Excellence Support and Relief Organization (WESRO). The event, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Jamaican Canadian Association will […]
This profile is one of a periodic series on powerful and inspirational women. By Jasminee Sahoye She knew as a teenager that she had the potential to be a leader and not just an ordinary leader but someone who would run for office and take on challenges. Ontario’s Associate Minister of Finance, responsible for the […]
By Gerald V. Paul The Caribbean Children’s Foundation (TCCF), in partnership with various supporters and community partners, will host the 14th annual Angel Gala at Elite Banquet Hall, 1850 Albion Rd., Rexdale, on Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m. The foundation assists critically ill Caribbean children, with more than 67 kids assisted so far, having raised […]
Our resounding congratulations go out to John Tory, the new mayor of our capital city. He will now have to build a large network of relationships with the broad spectrum of communities and of social, economic and political segments that make up our very heterogeneous society. It was always clear that large segments of the […]
The Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes will present the winners of the Kaiso 365 competition with trophies for their hard work and dedication to the art form. Singers, lyricists, producers and musicians dedicate their skills in making the various events around Carnival season a success. The event will be held on Sunday at Windies Restaurant, […]
