By Carlton Joseph In a surprise move on Sunday, Dr. Keith Rowley, PM of Trinidad and Tobago (TT), appointed Brig Gen Anthony Phillips-Spencer, former ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago in Washington, DC, to be acting head of the Strategic Services Agency (SSA). Interestingly, the current head of the SSA has been placed on administrative leave, […]
By Neil Armstrong Centenarian Lillie Johnson — who founded the Sickle Cell Association of Ontario and will celebrate her 102nd birthday on March 16 — has been lauded for her advocacy for sickle cell disease in Ontario. At a special ceremony held at Extendicare Rouge Valley, the long-term care residence where she lives in Scarborough, […]
By Stephen Weir Attention carnival revellers who are also baseball enthusiasts, the Toronto Blue Jays are set to bring a pair of Caribbean special events to Rogers Centre with their much-anticipated 2024 Blue Jays Caribbean Carnival night at the baseball stadium. This marks the third consecutive year for the Blue Jays Caribbean Carnival, scheduled for […]
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre is set to join the Saint Lucian community in Toronto for a grand celebration of the 45th Anniversary of Independence on March 9th. The Saint Lucia Toronto Association (SLTA), under the auspices of The Consulate General of Saint Lucia, is hosting a Gala to mark this momentous occasion. The 45th […]
By Yolanda Marshall This week I am sharing a few books by Canadian authors to add to your reading lists. Ace and the Misfits Written by Eddie Kawooya “Arriving in Canada, Ace finds himself living in a basement apartment, having to integrate into a new community where he is the “African.” Struggling with his grades […]
Rihanna’s long-awaited comeback on stage at Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding celebration in India triggered diverse reactions. Ending an eight-year hiatus from live performances, the Barbadian star presented a 19-song setlist to a crowd of over 20,000 at Jamnagar, India. However, opinions on her performance varied, with some critics labeling her a “lazy performer” due to perceived […]
Last week, the University of Windsor, in collaboration with Toronto poet George Elliott Clarke, played host to a notable book launch and signing event for “Black Activist, Black Scientist, Black Icon: The Autobiography of Dr. Howard D. McCurdy.” The just-published work delves into the life of one of Canada’s most influential figures in science, civil […]
By Lincoln DePradine A pharmacare deal reached between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party government and the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), offering new coverage for contraception and diabetes treatment and also dental-care plan, will be particularly impactful on racialized communities such as African-Canadians and Indigenous peoples, Toronto MP Gary Anandasangaree has said. “It’s going […]
When in January, Canada Post featured Eleanor Collins, Canada’s first lady of jazz on a postage stamp, she was all of 103 years-old and still kicking; The Caribbean Camera published her fantastic story in our February 1st issue. Well, we regret to report that Ms. Collins passed away last Sunday. She was 104. A summary […]
The 46th regular summit of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders commenced in Guyana last Sunday night, placing significant emphasis on addressing the political, economic, and social challenges facing Haiti. CARICOM leaders also expressed their determination to implement measures aimed at sustaining the success of the regional integration movement. CARICOM Chairman and host President, Mohammed Irfaan Ali, […]
