By Lincoln DePradine A young Terry James could simply have remained a salesperson for a Toronto manufacturing company. But that job, she told The Caribbean Camera, wasn’t challenging enough. She wanted to do something that would test her mettle as a woman. “I have always said that I wanted to do something that was non-traditional […]
Prime Minister, the Dr. Terrance Drew, extends heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister the Dickson Mitchell and the people of Grenada on the momentous occasion of their 50th Anniversary of Independence, celebrated on February 7 under the inspiring theme “One People, One Journey, One Future”. Grenada celebrates its 50th anniversary of Independence on February 7 under the […]
By Canute Lawrence When 37-year-old Brianna (not her real name) arrived in Toronto in 2023, she had no idea that her first week would be spent sleeping on the streets under the stars. The closest experience she has ever had to that was when she attended an all-night Reggae Sunsplash festival in her home country, […]
Canadian folk singer-songwriter Allison Russell won Best American Roots Performance at the 2024 Grammys for her song “Eve Was Black.” She accepted the award on Sunday night at a ceremony ahead of the main gala. Russell has received eight Grammy nominations, four Canadian Folk Music Awards and two Juno Awards. She was born in Montreal […]
Barrett was born in 1946 and grew up in Kingston, where he would help to lay the foundations for reggae and dub. As a child, he sang along to soul music on the radio before switching over to the bass. He built his first bass guitar from scratch using plywood, a curtain rod and an […]
Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner expressed relief and satisfaction following the US Supreme Court’s decision to throw out the convictions of two defendants connected to football corruption cases. Warner, who had been embroiled in allegations of corruption, fraud, and money laundering, believes that this ruling marks the end of his long-standing legal ordeal. The September […]
By Mr. Robert M. Persaud Foreign Secretary and Guyana’s High Representative for United Nations Security Council Affairs For the next two years Guyana will serve on the United Nations Security Council. The Security Council is the principal organ of the United Nations responsible for the governance of the world security order, including the maintenance of […]
By Stephen Weir In a celebration of diversity and individuality, the Canadian Caribbean Photographic Arts Collective (CCPAC) has unveiled its latest exhibition, “Sensational Vistas”, at the Areej Artists Centre on the Danforth, west of Woodbine. The official opening on Thursday, Feb 1st will be followed by a reception on Saturday, Feb 3rd from 5 pm […]
Montego Bay, JA, got ahead of Bob Marley’s 79th birthday (6th February) celebrations by launching a series of tributes in his honor. A concert, billed “One Love ’79: People Get Ready”, combined the title of a song written by Curtis Mayfield, which became a global sensation when Marley branded it “One Love.” The early tribute […]
Bob Marley Day to be celebrated in Toronto on February 5th By Stephen Weir For the past 32 years, the city of Toronto has honoured the memory of Jamaica’s Bob Marley. This year, the – 33rd annual Bob Marley Day Celebration will be held on February 5th. “Bob Marley Day is a day dedicated to […]
