The restoration of a historic cemetery in Alberta has achieved a significant milestone. On July 12, permanent headstones were installed at Bethel Baptist Cemetery near Barrhead, Alta. This cemetery stands as a poignant reminder of the Black pioneer community of Campsie, a group whose legacy endures in the region. Located approximately 120 kilometers northwest of […]
By Neil Armstrong One hundred and ninety years ago, August 1, 1834, African Canadians celebrated the first Emancipation Day after the British Parliament had passed the Act a year earlier to free all the enslaved Africans in the overseas slave colonies. Historian, Natasha Henry-Dixon, in her book, Emancipation Day: Celebrating Freedom in Canada, notes that, […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon Geraldine (not her real name) sought judicial review of an officer’s decision to refuse her application for permanent residence on Humanitarian and Compassionate (“H and C”) grounds. She is a citizen of Grenada, 61 years old and has been living in in Canada since 1990. Geraldine initially submitted her H and C […]
Omari Banks, the first Anguillian to grace Test cricket for the West Indies back in May 2003, etched his name in sporting history with a memorable innings at the Antigua Recreation Ground. His unbeaten 47 played a pivotal role in the West Indies’ monumental fourth-innings chase of 418 against Australia. Today, Banks is celebrated not […]
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 […]
In a landmark decision, lawmakers in both houses of Trinidad and Tobago have unanimously passed a bill designating the steelpan as the national instrument of the republic, inclusive of sister isle Tobago. This legislative move solidifies the steelpan’s unique status as the only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th century. Senator Randall Mitchell, Minister of […]
School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education with a network spanning over 370 schools across 17 countries, is eager to expand its franchise opportunities in Toronto, Ontario. Stacey Ryan, Chief Operating Officer of School of Rock, highlighted Toronto’s vibrant and inclusive music scene, noting the city’s rich multicultural community deeply invested in diverse […]
British-Guyanese sculptor Hew Locke recently accepted a prestigious commission to create a piece for the British Academy, housed in a building with ties to former Prime Minister William Gladstone, whose family amassed wealth from Caribbean plantations, including some of the largest in Jamaica and British Guiana (now Guyana). Last year, Gladstone’s descendants issued an apology […]
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 […]
By Lincoln DePradine Ace Trinidad and Tobago arranger Duvone Stewart selected Mical Teja’s song, “DNA”, and it earned BP Renegades Steel Orchestra a first place tie – with All Stars – at the country’s 2024 panorama competition. Another talented arranger, Rudo Forteau, is optimistic that he could repeat the magical victory embodied in “DNA”, which […]
