Thomas Carlyle, 19th century Scottish historian, gives this neat description of the importance of the press in a democracy: “The nation is governed by all that has tongue in the nation: Democracy is virtually there.” The task of expressing views often ignored by the mainstream media falls to the men and women who produce the […]
The Caribbean Camera is looking at ways to create a better newspaper. In our past two editions, we tried some different things. In the weeks and months ahead, we will be looking at rejuvenating the newspaper. I wish to announced that our long time Managing Editor, Raynier Maharaj has left his position after 24 years […]
Please be advised that Raynier Maharaj is no longer associated with the Caribbean Camera. He is therefore not authorized to conduct any business for or on behalf of the Caribbean Camera newspaper.
The African Canadian Achievement Awards, ACAA, was an affair to remember, especially with the strong presence of our young people, along with their elders at the elegant St. Lawrence Centre last Saturday: striving, preserving and achieving together. Yes. It was love and harmony, peace and unity, in a One Caribbean/African/Canadian family. And the President of […]
By Gerald V. Paul. Community builder, fundraiser and eternal optimist, Gordon Cressy graced the African Canadian Achievement Awards, ACAA, last Saturday, accepted and thanked those members in the community whose shoulders he stood on, and left with the Founder’s Award of Distinction. Wait….he was in a rush to get on the next flight out of […]
By Gerald V. Paul. It’s a story, especially for our beloved young people given their lot in life but refusing to say woe is me for I am undone and end up in jail without hope. Yes, our young people are pressing on with knowledge and courage finding a light through the tunnel of despair. […]
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – Human rights watchdog, Amnesty International, has welcomed a decision by the appeal court in Haiti to open new investigations into former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier for crimes against humanity. Amnesty International said the decision is a “major boost for the victims in their long quest for truth and justice”. “This much-needed […]
Jamaica’s Governor General has appointed a Commission of Enquiry to examine the events that led to attempts to extradite Tivoli Gardens strongman Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke in May 2010. Governor General Sir Patrick Allen announced the three-member Commission. They are Chairman, Sir David Simmons, retired Chief Justice of Barbados and former attorney general of Barbados; Justice […]
The Canadian Black Caucus brought our beloved young people to Queen’s Park for a time of enlightment as to their vision, mission and values. Here Premier Kathleen Wynn (extreme left, Gwyneth Chapman, Sen. Anne Cools, Mitzie Hunter) took some time off from her precious schedule to share her thoughts and encouragement. Photo by Gerald V. […]
