PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – There are now 89 Trinidad and Tobago nationals – including families – known to the government who have joined the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the last three years, local media reported. That is the most up to date figure given by government, shortly after deadly terrorist […]
As the island of Dominica continues to rebuild following Tropical Storm Erika almost four months ago, Canadians are being invited to invest in reconstruction of the three hardest hit sectors, agriculture, infrastructure and housing. Erika dumped 15 inches of rain on the mountainous island. Floods swamped villages, destroyed homes and wiped out roads. Some communities […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Reggae king Bob Marley’s handwritten lyrics of Keep On Moving have emerged for sale for £10,000 (Cdn $20,300) , according the UK Mirror. The track is a reworked version of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions’ I Gotta Keep On Moving and was done during a recording session at London’s Island Records. The […]
As police called the fire bombing of Peterborough’s only Mosque, Masjid Al-Salaam (Mosque of Peace) on Saturday night a hate crime, the community raised more than $100,000 to repair the place of worship. But some Muslims and members of other faiths are asking, can you repair the pain? Also in the aftermath of the attacks […]
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada denounces the arson attack on Masjid Al-Salaam (Mosque) in Peterborough. In the Islamic faith, all places of worship are revered and command special place in society as central venue for worship and community-gathering. On the heels of the mosque arson, the community is appalled to learn about the malicious attack […]
Sid Frankel, associate professor of social work, University of Manitoba, and a former director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, asks Camera readers to “please join us this holiday season by donating today in support of Greater Futures Start Here. “By doing so you can provide the ultimate gift to a child, empower […]
It is far too easy for us to fall prey to our sensitivities in matters related to our politics, to our views on religion and to our fears. In that regard, Canadians are no different from the citizens of other countries. These sensitivities, which frequently manifest themselves in biases, explain in part the enormous differences […]
Six women who contribute to the social, political, economic and cultural life of the Caribbean community will be honoured at an event by Singing Her Praises (SHP), a program that celebrates women’s achievements inspires them to live purposeful lives. Zanana L. Akande, Jean Augustine, Akua Benjamin, Paulette Senior, Debbie Douglas and Fleurette Osborne have all […]
Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaica’s long-anticipated logistics hub dream seems to be one step closer to becoming a reality. Designated Free Zone administrator and operator Masada Jamaica Limited has entered a concessionary agreement with lubricant blender Gulfray America’s Manufacturing Limited for development and management of the Spanish Town Free Zone to the tune of US$350 million. […]
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Calypsonian Samuel ‘Brigo’ Abraham “died” on social media for about 20 minutes last Thursday after a fellow Calypsonian declared he passed away and posted a tribute about his life and career. The post generated many comments from Brigo fans, who know him as much for his music and comedy as […]
