The results of the executive board positions elected by the Caribana Arts Group (CAG) membership are as follows; Chair, Davina Reid, Vice-Chair, Tashia Antoine, Secretary, Stacy Hughes, Treasurer, Sean Defreitas, Assistant Secretary, Angela Gill and Director At Large, Paul Green Reid, who has been with CAG since 2018 told the Caribbean Camera, that she and […]
Publishers note For many years the Festival Management Committee (FMC) has been run by people who have never been within 20 feet of the culture of the Caribbean carnival people. They have spent most of their time in the boardrooms of Canada than in the mas’ camps, pan yards or calypso tents where the culture […]
The Festival Management Committee (FMC), producer of Toronto Caribbean Carnival (TCC), is pleased to announce the hiring of Michelle Lochan to the position of Managing Director. “I am thrilled to be taking on this new leadership role,” says Michelle Lochan, who comes from a long career in business development, strategic operations, logistics and advising. “My […]
Colin James Norbert Benjamin (fondly known as ‘Benji’ or ‘Smokey’) died peacefully in his 85th year on November 8, 2021. Born in Parrylands South Trinidad, on March 20, 1936 to parents Eworth and Nellie Benjamin. Brother to Louisa (deceased), Hollinsworth (deceased), Lenora, Griffith (deceased), Sybil, Earl, Eastlyn (deceased), Monica and Leroy. Beloved father to Frank […]
Directed by Vashni Korin Mardi Gras is a deep rooted tradition in the southern Black community with a very rich history. The film You Can’t Stop Spirit is the directorial debut of Vashni Korin, who explores the overlooked history and significance of Baby Doll maskers in the tradition of Black Mardi Gras that stems from […]
Stating that New York City is experiencing a “rebirth like no other,” after a year of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, the Brooklyn-based West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) last Tuesday announced the launch of “The Rebirth of New York Carnival 2021.” The organization, the host of arguably the largest carnival parade in North America, […]
By Lincoln DePradine Eric Delfish, a longtime volunteer organizer of carnival celebrations in Toronto, is confident about the future of the masquerade and its return to the streets of the city. For a second straight year, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of major carnival activities, including the popular street parade on Lakeshore Boulevard. […]
Last Sunday a small corner of Ajax was ignited with the sound of calypso emanating from the backyard of calypso great David Michael Rudder. Rudder will be performing live in Toronto this Saturday July 31st for the first time since the COVID shutdown. The show will be outdoors, on stage at the City View Drive-In. […]
By Lincoln DePradine When, as expected, Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival returns to the streets of the city next, the festival will be under the leadership of new top-level management. Eddison Doyle, Chris Alexander and Joe Halstead, who all have been with the carnival organizing committee – the Festival Management Corporation (FMC) – since its inception […]
Veteran producer and bandleader Chetwin Stewart says he is confident there will be a Crop Over next year, but is putting Government on notice that if the festival is to be done at the customary high standard, industry players need to be given ample time to prepare. During an appearance on Nation News’ State Of […]
