To celebrate the Day for the Elimination of Racism on March 21, 2023, Toronto Metropolitan University hosted a spectacular event to mark the 15th Annual Viola Desmond Awards. The event paid tribute to the transformative impact of Black women across generations, with honorees including Visionary Darrell Bowden, who spearheaded the event from its inception, Dr. […]
Just as the Caribbean Camera was going to press the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced that Haitian Canadian screenwriter Yasmine Mathurin has won the 2023 TIFF–CBC Films Screenwriter Award for her screenplay Sorry Pardon Madame. Mathurin will receive a $15,000 grant and support from a script consultant. “Y’ALL,” said Mathurin in a tweet received […]
By Roger Gibbs After watching some of the recent media coverage of the Calypso, Steelpan and Mas band competitions held during Carnival in Trinidad, and subsequently reflecting on the annual Calypso competitions in Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent, Dominica, and Antigua, I ask the question: Is competition really the best way to develop and support the […]
By Dr. Virginia Nsitem Recently, a patient visited my office with news that she was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease of low bone mass and strength, and an increase your risk for fractures. She said that she started an exercise routine of swimming and yoga to improve her condition, and asked when she […]
By Stephen Weir Just as this week’s Caribbean Camera was going to press, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival sent out a call for this year’s Face of the Festival. The carnival is looking for a Brand Ambassador to represent the Toronto Caribbean Carnival this summer. “Are you the next Face of the Festival?” asked festival organizers […]
By Carlton Joseph In 1996, Caribbean countries were among 180 countries that signed the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). This body develops and promotes policies to protect the global financial system against money laundering, terrorist financing and financing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The recommendations plus additional special recommendations were revised in 2003, […]
Remember The 400 Foundation, a global organization with headquarters in Toronto, is seeking official recognition in Canada of the month of August as “Freedom Month.” So far, it has collected thousands of signatures in support of a petition for the proposed “Freedom Month” which will be forwarded to the federal government. But Asher Greenidge, Vice […]
By Lincoln DePradine It was a disappointment to many in the African-Canadian community when Progressive Conservative government politicians, including the PC’s three Black MPPS, voted down a private member’s bill that sought to ensure prostate cancer screening tests are always covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). It’s said that one out of seven […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis – March 14, 2023: His Excellency Dr. Norgen Maxwell Wilson has been appointed as the new non-resident Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Dr. Wilson presented his Letter of Credentials to President Nicolas Maduro in an official ceremony earlier today. Dr. Wilson brings a […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement on International Women’s Day “Each and every day, women and girls help shape Canada into a fairer and stronger country. As we mark International Women’s Day, we celebrate and recognize the achievements of women and girls in Canada and reaffirm our commitment to removing systemic barriers to advance gender equality […]
