Music that endorses violence and criminal lifestyles must not be endorsed as a facet of Caribbean culture. During the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of CARICOM, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of Guyana urged leaders to prevent the proliferation of violent music in their respective nations. “We do not […]
A regional ferry service connecting Guyana, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago is set to commence operations in three months, announced Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali during the XII annual IDB consultation with Caribbean Governors in Georgetown. The ferry, facilitating container and passenger movement, aims to enhance trade relations and bolster food security. Ali emphasized the […]
By Ravendra Madholall in South Africa Canada’s promising start in the inaugural Over-40s World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, where they won their opening games, has unfortunately not culminated in a qualification. Despite their initial success, Canada’s journey came to an end after suffering a defeat against England on Sunday. Finishing at number 5 […]
On a crisp winter afternoon, community members gathered at the Malvern Community Centre to celebrate Black History Month with an event organized by local Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs). The event, which featured speeches from MPPs Raymond Cho, Vijay Thanigasalam, David Smith, and Aris Babikian, highlighted the theme of “Black Excellence, a Heritage to Celebrate […]
By Lincoln DePradine High blood pressure (HBP), while “very dangerous’’, is treatable and requires changes in lifestyle and diet, according to Toronto doctor Hubert Wong, “For whatever reason, high blood pressure disproportionately affects the Black community. So, it is important to be aware that this can affect you,’’ Dr Wong told participants at a health […]
The Ajax Community Center was alive with the rhythms and stories of Kesha Christie, a popular storyteller celebrated for her resilience and passion. The event, held from noon to 6:00 p.m., was a celebration of art and culture, featuring a lineup of talented artists. Other storytellers who performed included Devon Francis, a skilled musician and […]
By Stephen Weir On Saturday, although A Different Booklist Bookstore in downtown Toronto wasn’t filled, a warm group of adults and children gathered to hear a reading by American author Deborah C. Mortimer and Canadian artist Ken Daley. The duo shared their delightful children’s book, “Summer Island.” In describing her 2023 illustrated book, the former […]
Grammy Award Winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage last Sunday announced Sunday the death of their brother and lead singer Peter ‘Peetah’ Morgan via a social media post. Known for speaking on the injustice of the voiceless, with a catalogue of Reggae hits, the multi-Grammy award-winning singer is the voice of many of beloved songs, and […]
The project “Changing the Narrative – Unleashing the Full Potential of Women-owned Enterprises” has received a substantial boost of $960,000 from the Federal government. This funding will enable the project to persist in its mission of fostering innovation, enhancing workforce diversity, and addressing systemic barriers faced by women entrepreneurs, with a specific focus on Black […]
Chekhov’s play ‘Three Sisters’ reimagined with Black cast by Neil Armstrong Aficionados of theatre will have a chance to see a new production with a Black cast at the Soulpepper Theatre premiering March 7th. The adaptation of Russian author and playwright Anton Chekhov’s play, “Three Sisters, which was written in 1900, and reimagined in […]
