Reggae star Buju Banton has made a significant financial donation to the Accompong Town Maroons, contributing US$200,000 (approximately J$31 million) for infrastructure and economic development in the north-western St. Elizabeth community. The donation was announced on Tuesday night during the Washington leg of Buju Banton’s Overcomer tour at the Capital One Arena. Members of the […]
By Stephen Weir When school started this week in Scarborough, there was a certain musical magic around three junior schools that was not there back in June when school went on summer vacation. Alexander Stirling Public School, George Peck Public School, and John McCrae Public School have come into some unexpected money this week for […]
The Black Creek Community Health Centre is proud to announce the launch of its comprehensive Black Community Health Strategy, accompanied by the introduction of a state-of-the-art Mobile Health Unit. This initiative is aimed at addressing health disparities and improving access to quality healthcare for Black communities in the Black Creek- Humber catchment area. It is a […]
The community of Oshawa will come together for a cause that goes beyond just a summer party. The Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) Ex-Army Alumni is set to host its 4th annual T&T Army All-Inclusive Fete at Club Carib of Oshawa on Saturday, August 17th, 2024. This year’s event, with its signature camouflage theme, is more […]
By Stephen Wier Photos by: Stephen Wier & Mervin Murrell No Toronto Star. No Globe and Mail. No Toronto Sun. It is a big secret, as the Caribbean Camera is the only print media in town that knows all about the Carnival’s good news. We showed up at 8:30 a.m. last Saturday for the official […]
By Lincoln DePradine More money is getting into the hands of Canadian families, including some in the Black and Caribbean Community, that are recipients under the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) program. Government minister Jenna Sudds recently announced an increase in CCB, and saying the program “has made life more affordable’’ for Canadian parents. It also […]
By Lincoln DePradine The Ontario government has an ambitious plan of connecting everyone living in the province to a doctor, nurse and other primary healthcare providers. The government, through health minister Sylvia Jones, last week announced an investment of $14 million under the plan. Among those benefitting from the investment are TAIBU Community Health Centre […]
The JN Group, through its subsidiaries JN Money Services Limited and JN Cayman, has launched the I Support Jamaica Fund to provide crucial support for Jamaicans impacted by Hurricane Beryl. The JN Foundation is overseeing the fund, which also has backing from the governments of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Donations will primarily aid in […]
CIBC has announced its commitment to support hurricane relief efforts in Caribbean islands affected by Hurricane Beryl, through its Caribbean subsidiary, CIBC Caribbean. The company will make an initial donation of $100,000 via CIBC Caribbean’s ComTrust Foundation to aid in the recovery efforts. Mark St. Hill, Chief Executive Officer of CIBC Caribbean and Chair of […]
Brampton will host the 10th Annual Walk the Path Walkathon for Men’s Health and Prostate Cancer Awareness. The event, chaired by Ivan Dawns and Sean Blake, alongside Anthony Henry from the Walnut Foundation, on June 1st 2024, is dedicated to raising awareness about prostate cancer and improving men’s health outcomes. The collaboration between the Carpenters […]
