By Charles Simon-Aaron. When questioning the unethical conduct of politicians in suspicious circumstances, Americans use a vulgar truism of financial accounting: follow the money. It assumes the money trail reveals the true motives of the political players and sets the context for their actions. Global concern over Russia’s recent take-over of Crimea from the neighbouring […]
Celebrate the important scientific and technological advancements and discoveries made by scholars during the Golden Age of Islamic Science. This exhibition highlights the multi-cultural roots of modern science and technology. Learn how these scholars developed the decimal point, flew the first successful glider and navigated the seas without a magnetic compass. Nine exhibition areas cover […]
A wave and shout out to Queen Kajol Panchal, who a week before was crowned Miss Bollywood. Ah! A Star and a Queen is born! The charming Panchal brings to bear intelligence, beauty, and confidence. Also, her perseverance, glamour and dedication along with her support system – Rakesh, Rita and Kunal- was what led her […]
“Please help me celebrate Saint Lucia’s inclusion in the Caribbean Sick Kids Paediatric Centre and Blood Disorder Project….donations to the Sick Kids Foundation exclusively,” read the invitation to members of the Caribbean diaspora. Words that could well be said by servant leader Jeannie Beausoleil, as she continues to pour herself into community service on her […]
Yes, bannas, CARIBANA is alive and well! Although they were on ice recently, at Nathan Phillips Square, doing their thing at Toronto’s famous ice rink a quintessential Toronto experience for generations. A venue for the meeting of the minds from around the world. It was a time of fun and laughter during the successful Second […]
St. Vincent – Delplesche, 27, is unemployed. But over the past few weeks he has “earned” EC$60,000 (One EC dollar = US$0.37 cents) from the illegal marijuana trade. He is among those Caribbean nationals anxiously awaiting the outcome of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Inter-Sessional summit that began last Monday in St. Vincent where the issue […]
OSCAR! With a Caribbean touch. “Everyone deserves not just to survive but to live. This is the most important legacy of Solomon Northup. I dedicate this award to all the people who have endured slavery and 21 million people who still suffer slavery today,” Steve McQueen, director of 12 Years a Slave, winner of the […]
Destra has been nominated in the awards shows International category along with South African songstress Lira, Ghana’s Samini, South African rapper Khuli Chana, Nigerian pop star Waje and Barbadian soca queen Alison Hinds. The awards ceremony is part of Canada’s Black History Month and, according to a recent news release Destra will not be able […]
A big shout out to the Toronto posse for reppin’ in Trinidad and Tobago Carnival: Kerwin Du Bois, Groovy Soca Monarch with “Too Real” and KI, Chutney Crown, with “Runaway.” Du Bois, singer/songwriter/producer mantra? “If I fail to succeed then success is my failure. I was born a winner.” And of course, he has the […]
It is from Jamaica to Canada with a One Love story “inna yard” for the brilliant and charming Dr. Rosemary Moodie. And thanks to Dr. Anthony Sterling of Sterling Dental, Dr. Moodie will receive the 32nd Annual Black Business and Professional Association, BBPA/ Harry Jerome Health Science Award, come May 12, at the elegant Metro […]
