In a remarkable tale of academic prowess, Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis, now aged eight, astounded the Canadian education sphere by pursuing post-secondary courses at a local community college. The prodigious youngster, who emerged as the youngest Canadian to attain a university degree last year, is currently embarking on her master’s degree in biomedical science at the […]
Antigua and Barbuda recently made headlines as it was revealed that members of embattled rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs’ family were aboard his private jet when it touched down in the country earlier this week. Ambassador Lionel Hurst, Chief of Staff at the Prime Minister’s Office, disclosed this information during a post-cabinet media briefing. Speculation had […]
Editorial While speaking with the Caribbean Camera in 2002, the late Barbadian-Canadian writer Austin Clarke, a progressive whose political inclinations tended to the Social Democratic side of the political spectrum, explained in a single sentence why he chose to run as a Progressive Conservative candidate in the 1977 Ontario general election. His reply? “Because Roy […]
Renowned Jamaican actor Oliver Samuels has been honored with the esteemed Living Legend Award, courtesy of the iconic Jamaican beer company, Red Stripe. The grand ceremony took place on March 8th at the historic Little Theatre in St. Andrew, a venue steeped in history and witness to numerous stellar performances by the esteemed actor over […]
By Lincoln DePradine Councillor Ausma Malik, a deputy mayor of Toronto, has reiterated a commitment to championing causes of social and racial justice. “You will continue to have a champion in me,’’ Malik, councillor for Spadina-Fort York, told participants at a 10tth anniversary event of the Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN). TCBN, a coalition of […]
By Lincoln DePradine The establishment in 1990 of the independent Special Investigations Unit (SIU), which probes incidents of police interaction with the public that result in death or serious injury to an Ontario civilian, came after intense pressure from members of the Black and Caribbean community, including widespread public protest. The community elders, who spearheaded […]
Two iconic figures with strong ties to Toronto FC have been selected for induction into the prestigious Canada Soccer Hall of Fame as part of the esteemed class of 2024. Dwayne De Rosario, a revered figure in TFC’s history and a former standout for the Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT), alongside Robyn Gayle, an accomplished […]
A New Chapter in Dancehall Star’s Legal Saga In a case that captured global attention and dominated headlines worldwide, , the Jamaican Dancehall star, saw his murder conviction overturned by Jamaica’s highest court in London on Thursday. However, contrary to the expectations of his loyal supporters, this doesn’t guarantee his immediate release. The Privy Council, […]
On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Kirk Mark, a retired senior coordinator of community relations for the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), made a compelling case to the board trustees. His plea was clear: to reconsider the recent decision to disband the 40-year-old Race Relations Committee, a decision made on February […]
The city of Toronto is set to become the epicenter of Canadian Reggae and Dancehall music as Reggae North announces the opening of submissions for the highly anticipated 2024 Reggae North Music Awards (RNMA). Aimed at celebrating the talents of Canadian artists in these genres, the awards program promises to be a significant addition to […]
