Judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday ordered Venezuela to refrain from taking any action that would alter the situation on the ground in the potentially oil-rich territory that is the subject of a border dispute with Guyana, which controls the area. The court did not expressly forbid Venezuela from going ahead […]
We have a Toy Drive, Food Drive and an Essential Box to Spread Joy to Children Here’s how you can get involved: Host a Toy Drive: Collect unwrapped toys or gift cards (max $50 value) for kids aged birth to 16. Drop off donations at Meridian Credit Unions, Black Owned locations in Scarborough, or 100 […]
On December 6, 2023, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) welcomed the groundbreaking exhibition “Life Between Islands: Caribbean-British Art, 1950s-Now.” This unique showcase, hailed by The Times as “highly evocative” and praised by the UK Guardian as “exhilarating, mighty, and tender,” is making its North American debut in Toronto. The exhibition highlights the profound influence […]
By Lincoln DePradine When diplomat Henry Mangal was asked to address a group of students, who are all of Caribbean background, he reiterated a few key messages. One of them was the importance of studying hard to reap success. “Pursue your studies diligently and with discipline. Settle for no less than success,’’ Mangal said, while […]
In a heartwarming twist this year, the Toronto Santa Claus Parade received an unexpected boost from the Toronto Caribbean Carnival. The iconic parade, now in its 118th year, as Santa found a delightful surprise in his gift bag. The Jolly fellow, known for his North Pole residency, made a special appearance in Toronto. The surprise […]
Teaching ‘a decolonized approach to leadership’ Sacred Leader Training (SLT+), a leadership program that has empowered Black, Indigenous and racialized women, is about to enter its fourteenth year in January 2024 and is inviting enterprising women to come along on the journey. This unique experience for women, who are leading in various aspects of their […]
Pastor Judith James, in partnership with The Beautiful Foundation, is spearheading a groundbreaking hiring event aimed at aiding African asylum seekers who found themselves destitute on the streets of Toronto last summer. Scheduled for Tuesday, November 28th, 2023, this initiative, in collaboration with The Career Foundation, promises to be a pivotal moment in the lives […]
by Yolanda T. Marshall Yougeeta Hansraj has recently released her debut book, “Her Thoughts Her Words: Torn, Healing, Growing and Believing,” a collection of poems that explores the journey of healing after experiencing heartbreak. The author, who is of Guyanese and Trinidadian descent, expresses that her book is a personal reflection of her thoughts, emotions, […]
By Stephen Weir Trinidadian Canadian writer Kai Thomas and York University Black Studies chair Christina Sharpe were among the big winners at Tuesday night’s 2023 Writers’ Trust of Canada Awards. The Writers’ Trust of Canada gave out seven prizes totaling $322,000 in recognition of the year’s best in fiction, nonfiction, and short story, as well […]
In a candid interview, Lewis Hamilton has conceded that securing second place in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship has become a formidable challenge. With just two races remaining in the season – the Las Vegas Grand Prix in the United States and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the United Arab Emirates – Hamilton finds […]
