By Herman Silochan Veteran mas band leader and community organizer, Julien Baptiste, passed away last week after a lengthy illness. Though not a band leader at the inception of Caribana, he was there in 1967 in a supportive capacity, but years later he took an active role, especially nurturing youth and the arts. His group […]
Forbes recently issued its annual ranking of the highest-earning women in music, and placing third, with a whopping US$53 million, Barbados’ pop princess Rihanna can easily afford to add a king’s ransom of jewels to her crown. Ranking behind Britney Spears and Taylor Swift, in first and second position respectively, the Unapologetic girl edged last […]
Tap dancer Sachin Beepath of Pickering took home gold at the World Junior Tap Dancing championship in Germany earlier this month. Sachin, a double silver medallist in the 2011 event, is of Trinidadian parentage. He and his twin sister Ariana competed at the event, and the top performing students of Pickering High School were believed […]
By Gerald V. Paul In what is being seen as a blow to Hindus, the City of Mississauga has opted to stick to a by-law that allows crematoriums to be located only in cemeteries of parkway belt lands and must be at minimum, 300 metres from residential and sensitive land uses. “Through this by-law the […]
By Jasminee Sahoye If you ride the Toronto subway on a regular basis, you would see musicians at different stations serenading commuters as they scurry to catch the transit. While there are several musicians, young and old, playing a variety of instruments and genre of music, a petite gentleman stands out with his saxophone Seventy-five […]
By Herman Silochan Last week I had to go to Belleville for the funeral of a cousin’s wife and at the Catholic Mass, there were lots of outpourings of fond memories, personal recollections in that crowded church. There was also universal acknowledgement of her unswerving Christian faith, the bedrock values of home and family. In […]
Meet Kamela Singh, one of the lead singers for the Toronto band Destiny whose new hit, Gimme Pressure, is blowing up the airwaves in Trinidad, Guyana, Holland and Vancouver. It is the 25 year-old’s first shot at a chutney mix, as she is best known for her sultry R&B vocals. Take a look at her […]
Young Kane (left) and Kahahia George take their turn on Santa’s lap after receiving their Christmas toys. Santa Claus and his bag of gifts were the main attraction for dozens of youngsters at the fourth annual “Toys for Kids” Christmas party held on December 1 by the Zoomers Association Of Trinidad And Tobago In Canada […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Supporters of a well-known Trinidad and Tobago environmental activist, Dr. Wayne Kublalsingh are insisting that the island’s prime minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar honour her promise she made to concerned residents over a proposed highway expansion from San Fernando to Point Fortin. In a letter delivered to the Consulate General of Trinidad & Tobago […]
