By Stephen Weir Photos by Nicole Steeves They’re keeping Calypso alive by honouring the sounds, stories, and spirit of authentic kaiso. Rolling in the street or jumping up on an outdoor stage, the Kaiso Street Combo (an offshoot of the Kaiso Street Society) is taking Calypso music to the people. Although not well known in […]
By Neil Armstrong For Pamela Appelt, a distinguished member of the Jamaican Canadian community who was recently appointed to the Order of Canada, this honour will help her to open doors for others. She was among 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada announced recently by Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. They include […]
Making a joyful noise at the Caribbean rhythms and chants workshop By Stephen Weir Normally, a parent would shudder and put their hands to their ears if they received a request for their youngster to bring a drum or some banging sticks to school. But when Calypsonian Roger Gibbs does the asking, well, that is […]
By Ravendra Madholall Several former Guyana and West Indies players turned out on Saturday at the Laurel Creek Conservation ground in Waterloo Ontario to participate in the first Fazil Sattaur limited-over memorial match. Among them were Clayton Lambert and Keith Semple. In the 30-over game, Terminator 1 beat Terminator 2 by 40 runs. Sattaur represented […]
Whether it’s your grand opening, business anniversary, or some other groundbreaking event, Caribbean Camera is here to support you every step of the way. We are excited to announce our new Business Recognition platform, designed to help you share your achievements with the community. Introducing the new online Business Recognition Request Form At Caribbean […]
By Neil Armstrong A Hurricane Beryl Relief Benefit Concert will be held in Toronto at the Jamaican Canadian Centre on July 18th to help restoration efforts in Jamaica in the aftermath of the hurricane. On July 3, Hurricane Beryl, a category 4 tropical cyclone, left two dead, hundreds of thousands of homes in Jamaica without […]
Tranquility Alumni of Canada marked their 30th anniversary last Saturday at Earl Bales Park with their annual picnic. After a pandemic-induced hiatus, the event’s return was a joyful reunion for families and community members who eagerly awaited the revival of this beloved tradition. A family-centric affair, the picnic has been a staple of the alumni’s […]
Calypso came alive last Saturday night as Organization of Calypso Performing Arts (OCPA0 staged its first Calypso Tent, marking a significant moment in Toronto Caribbean Carnival calendar. Since the pandemic, the calypso tent receded into the background as it was with all such activities. An even though OCPA stage a Calypso Monarch Competition last year, […]
The Islands of The Bahamas have secured two prestigious titles at the 2024 World Travel Awards, reinforcing their status as a leading Caribbean destination. Recognized as the Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination 2024 and the Caribbean’s Leading Sports Tourism Destination 2024, The Bahamas has once again demonstrated excellence in travel, tourism, and hospitality. Top officials, […]
Members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, known for their resilience and unwavering commitment during times of adversity and racism, were celebrated at the annual Remembrance Ceremony held in Nova Scotia. Minister Fraser, on behalf of Ministers Ginette Petitpas Taylor and Bill Blair, announced an investment exceeding $124,000 for five new projects in Nova Scotia. […]
