By Stephen Weir A new release and theme song by the president of the The Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes (OCPA), Henry Gomez, is going to be launched to commemorate the 55th or Emerald Anniversary of Caribana/Toronto Caribbean Carnival. The gem that the Caribbean people created when called upon to contribute to Canada’s Centennial celebrations […]
There will be a tribute to the late carnival and OSA volunteer Michael Phillip. Recognition of Trinidad and Tobago 60th independence anniversary By Lincoln DePradine President of the Ontario Steelpan Association (OSA), Terrence Wilson, says a “spectacular’’ musical event could be expected from steel orchestras as part of this year’s Toronto Carnival. Steelbands will perform […]
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago: The Trinidad and Tobago Fashion Company Limited (FashionTT) has been busy ensuring that designers from the local fashion industry continue to advance on the global runway. On this note, Houston based consultancy Cardinal Services and FashionTT are leading the Q1/2022 Virtual Trade Mission, Conference and Fashion Exhibition using a […]
Caribbean Airlines rewards loyalty members Caribbean Airlines continues to celebrate its 15th Anniversary with a host of initiatives throughout the year; including a recent partnership with LES ÎLES art platform. Through the partnership, the airline will share the diverse talent of Caribbean people to its valued customers; who have individually flown over 80,000 miles annually. […]
Haitian Canadian author Myriam J.A. Chancy on the longlist Haitian Canadian author Myriam J.A. Chancy and Jamaican American poet and writer Kei Miller are among the writers on the longlist for the 2022 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature. The prize recognizes the best in Caribbean literature in fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Chancy’s “What Storm, […]
Sadly, on behalf of the Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes (OCPA) we share news of the passing of Canadian calypso icon, John “Jayson” Perez, who died in hospital yesterday. Jayson, as we all called him, was born in Trinidad and Tobago, but made Canada (Hamilton and Toronto) his home many years ago. He was an […]
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley last Saturday announced the removal of most of the restrictions that were implemented due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking during a news conference, Rowley said the restrictions to be lifted include the removal of the Safe Zone system as of April 4 and a change in the requirement of […]
Hot on the heels of the recent Trinidad & Tobago ‘Taste of Carnival’, the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Bandleaders Association (ACCBA) is preparing to serve a whole buffet of Caribbean culture this May in the center of Georgia’s energetic capital city with the 2022 edition of the beloved ‘Atlanta Caribbean Carnival’. Atlanta Caribbean Carnival’ which has […]
By by Judith Pascal and Robert Mohammed Michael H. Phillip’s or “Mike,” “Mr. Mike,” “Soca Mike” “Michael,H” as he was fondly called was an extraordinary person and fellow parishioner. He was an exemplary servant to this parish, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Caribbean-Canadian Catholic Church and Centre. Mike was born in Tobago on October 15 […]
Calypsonians Crazy and the late Mighty Bomber also recognised Dr Wayne Frederick, the 2020 recipient of Trinidad and Tobago’s highest honour, the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, said he was humbled by the award. After two consecutive years without any National Awards ceremony, deserving recipients returned to President’s House, St Ann’s, where […]
