OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) were reported to have “advanced shared priorities” to fight climate change, grow strong economies and strengthen regional security when they met last week at the Canada-CARICOM Summit. On Thursday, Trudeau convened a trade and investment roundtable with CARICOM leaders and Canadian investors […]
Listen to this article now. By Sukhram Ramkissoon The Federal Court of Canada recently set aside a decision of a Senior Immigration Officer made in February 2022, on behalf of a Jamaican national, who I will refer to as Jerome (not his real name). The Federal Court ordered that his humanitarian application be re-determined by […]
The Home for Colored Children opened in Halifax/Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on June 6, 1921, to accept black children in need of care who, at the time, were not permitted in white institutions. When official segregation ended in the 1970s the home began admitting children of all races and ethnic backgrounds. The home came under fire […]
Masai Ujiri, now 53, was born in Bournemouth, England, to Nigerian and Kenyan parents. His parents were foreign students in England. The family moved back to Nigeria when he was two years old; so he grew up in Zaria, Nigeria. Ujiri joined the backroom staff of the Toronto Raptors in 2008. During a successful stint […]
A diagnosis of prostate cancer and the ensuing treatment of it do not mean that a man cannot enjoy the rest of his life. The many ways in which he can do so will be explored at the upcoming free annual health conference of The Walnut Foundation titled Prostate Cancer Survivorship: Enjoying Life Beyond […]
Leading international music magazine Rolling Stone has listed three Jamaicans, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore (#91), Ernie Ranglin (#179), and Earl “Chinna” Smith (#181) among the 250 greatest guitarists of all time. In its most recent publication online, Rolling Stone said of the mastery of Coore, a foundation member of reggae band Third World: “He practically redefined […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday opened the Canada-CARICOM Summit in Ottawa. According to a release from the office of the Canadian Prime Minister, at the two-day summit, Trudeau will advance work to fight climate change and grow resilient economies. This includes a planned new commitment of up to $58.5 million in partnership with the Caribbean […]
The prestigious Impact Awards, an event recognizing outstanding contributions to the community, recently concluded its latest edition with resounding success. The event, made possible by the generous support of its sponsors and dedicated organizers, brought together a diverse and appreciative audience at the Ontario Science Centre. Here’s a closer look at this year’s Impact Awards […]
Town Hall meeting with Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre The Saint Lucian diaspora in Toronto and the Consulate General of Saint Lucia in Toronto has announced a forthcoming Town Hall Meeting. Scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023, this event promises to be an opportunity for Saint Lucians living in Toronto to engage with […]
Veteran photographer Eddie Grant, longtime chauffeur Derrick McIntosh and Bishop James Robinson received awards from Jamaica’s Governor General Patrick Allen on Monday, National Heroes Day, in Jamaica. Grant received the Badge of Honour for Long & Faithful Service in photojournalism and documenting the development of the Diaspora Community in Toronto. “I have been doing this […]
