When Sir Walter Raleigh sought the mythical City of Gold in Guiana in 1595, he could hardly have envisioned that his quest would eventually lead to a different kind of treasure: offshore oil. Today, Guyana has emerged as the new El Dorado of the oil industry. The impact of Guyana’s oil boom is remarkable. Since […]
The King and Queen competition for the Toronto Caribbean Carnival dazzled attendees on Thursday at the Canadian Exhibition Place. As expected, the Caribbean community did not disappoint, showcasing an array of vibrant costumes that highlighted the richness of Caribbean culture. While official results from the Festival Management Committee (FMC) are still pending, it is known […]
St. Kitts and Nevis has garnered significant attention through a notable endorsement from American Express Travel. The dual-island nation has been featured on American Express Travel’s esteemed 2024 Trending Destinations: Off the Beaten Path list. This recognition highlights St. Kitts and Nevis as one of the top 10 emerging global destinations and the only Caribbean […]
According to a recent Payments Canada study, over 13% of Canadians have encountered payment fraud in the past six months, a similar rate to the 14% reported in 2023. This persistent issue has made Canadians wary of payment scams, affecting their payment behaviors and increasing caution when dealing with bills and financial communications. Fraud and […]
By Lincoln DePradine Trinidadian Darryl Henry has been making music for more than 30 years and is in high demand as a soca artiste. Most of his fans do not know him as Darryl but as “Farmer Nappy”, the man who sang memorable hits like “Hookin’ Meh”, “Chippin’ With Meh Own Woman”, and “Big People […]
Windsor is gearing up to host its first-ever Black film festival next month, promising to celebrate and showcase achievements in Black filmmaking and storytelling. Scheduled to take place at downtown’s Armouries Theatre from August 16 to 18, the Windsor International Black Film Festival (WIBFF) will feature a diverse lineup of approximately 15 films from around […]
CARICOM’s Ministerial Taskforce on Agriculture is set to convene this week to devise a comprehensive action plan aimed at revitalizing the Caribbean’s agricultural sector in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl’s devastating impact across multiple countries. During a live broadcast on Sunday, CARICOM’s chair and Guyana’s President, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, underscored the profound economic and infrastructural […]
Compliments of Roti Roti International Roti and Doubles Week By Stephen Weir If it were any bigger, the city would have had to widen Albion Road and Islington Avenue. An 8-foot roti takes up a lot of space, even when parked at a major intersection. Last week, as part of Roti Roti International Roti and […]
By Stephen Weir As the Caribbean Camera was going to press, Jennifer Michelle Hirlehey, the board chair of the Festival Management Committee (FMC), which oversees the annual Caribbean Carnival in Toronto, issued a statement announcing the formation of the Caribbean Community Advocacy Network (CCAN). Writing in the latest edition of the social media-based Toronto Carnival […]
In a move aimed at fortifying its commitment to diversity and inclusion, Canada has launched the Anti-Racism Strategy 2024–2028, titled “Changing Systems, Transforming Lives.” The strategy, spearheaded by the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, is a comprehensive initiative designed to tackle systemic racism and discrimination across the nation. Since […]
