The 15-nation Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Wednesday, Feb 20 announced that has rescinded the appointment of Canada based Guyanese development specialist, Dr. Naresh Singh as Deputy Secretary General. Singh admitted that he had failed to get the green-light for a number of United Nations consultancies while he had been employed with the Canadian International Development […]
While Black History Month is usually a time for reflection on the legacies left behind by our ancestors in this country, at The Camera we think it is also a time to look ahead at legacies being created today. This is why, this month, we will focus on positive stories from within our community where […]
By Gerald V. Paul More than two dozen condo residents are trying to stop the Real Jerk restaurant, an institution in downtown Toronto, from obtaining a liquor license. The residents wrote to the province’s License Appeal Tribunal opposing the license, citing concerns about increased noise levels and decreased property values. This is the latest hurdle […]
A family of Trinidad origin have lost everything they have worked to build for several years after their home in Brampton with personal belongings and vehicles were burnt to the ground. The homeowner, Winston Deokie he was watching TV when he heard a loud noise and first thought that his 76-year-old mother might have fallen. […]
By Jasminee Sahoye An organization that has been fighting for the rights of migrant workers has dispatched a letter to newly elected Ontario Liberal leader and premier designate, Kathleen Wynne asking her to undertake a number of steps to assist migrant workers. Justica for Migrant Workers (J4MW) says this week marks the one-year anniversary of […]
A group of urban Canadian writers, educators, and artists celebrated the beginning of Black History Month by letting the community know how they are telling their own stories, and documenting the spirit and progress of their generation. On February 2, the Toronto Public Library and Kya Publishing co-sponsored a panel discussion “Defining Canadian Urban Fiction” […]
By Gerald V. Paul The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) celebrates Black History Month closing with the Carnival From Emancipation to Celebration exhibition. The exhibition, which features the masquerade designer Brian MacFarlane, along with photographs of Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival closes February 24, 2013. Exploring the Cultural Identity of Mas: Begins at 10am with experts giving […]
As Black History Month is being observed, Canadians of all ethnic groups are joining in the rich celebrations across the country. To launch the month-long celebrations at the Canadian War Museum, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney is calling on Canadians to take part in recognizing the achievements of black Canadians who work in […]
Guyana on Friday dismissed calls by the United States (US) for the Caribbean to tell Cuba that it must address concerns about democracy, human rights and civil liberties. “I don’t know that there is a one-size-fits-all where democracy is concerned. I see that many of the countries have partners with other countries that don’t have […]
A Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Lieutenant and four other ranks, who allegedly raided several Guyanese and Brazilian gold mining camps have been brought to the city, charged and detained for a number military offences. “At this time the Guyana Defence Force has sufficient evidence to charge the ranks under military law,” the GDF said in […]
