By Lincoln DePradine An outing which began simply as an occasion for nationals of Trinidad and Tobago to “lime” together in Toronto, now has mushroomed to include other West Indians and has raised thousands of dollars for charitable causes. The first “Family and Friends Picnic’’, organized by what is now known as the United Trinbago […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH Reducing the risk of DVT By Kim Jackson The holiday season is here and we are planning trips to far off lands or resorts close to home. But it’s important to be aware of hidden dangers whether going by plane, train or automobile. Over the last few years the risk of Deep […]
Book Review My Trouble With Books:& Other Works of Short Fiction By Roger McTair Publisher: Creation Company, Toronto Reviewed by Mahadeo Bissoon Roger McTair may have trouble with books but he has no trouble with words. This collection of thirteen short stories offers a sumptuous buffet of literary satisfactions. McTair handles the stories with wit, […]
By Denise Herrera-Jackson The proverbial saying – it seems like it was only yesterday – is definitely an understatement when planning for, producing, and presenting the annual Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival. From the wrap-up of the previous year’s festival to the start-up for the current festival, it means that the required plans, programming, meetings, actions, […]
Viey la cou, a presentation of traditional ole mas’ characters, will be the highlight of the Bac & All festival to be held at The Bentway on Saturday July 28. The performance, led by actor, director and storyteller, Rhoma Spencer,”will take guests through an engaging performance of Caribbean traditions complete with an upbeat rhythm section […]
By Stephen Weir After a week of non-stop plays, the annual Toronto Fringe Festival now has a stand-up comedy special with a Caribbean- Canadian connection. It ‘s called Coconuts, Cedar Trees and Maple Leaves. The comics are two immigrants -Trinidad- born Jean Paul and Habib Siam who hails from Lebanon. The show has been […]
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Archbishop of Port of Spain and Apostolic Administrator of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgetown, Rev. , has welcomed the Caribbean Court of Justice’s (CCJ) recent decision that declared as unconstitutional and a violation of the right to life the mandatory death sentence for a conviction of murder in Barbados. But he […]
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Spouses and dependents of Caribbean Community (Caricom) nationals, who relocate to other member states, will now be entitled to access benefits such as health and education services, which were not previously afforded to them. This applies to individuals and their families, who move across the region to work, provide services and […]
By Dr Jacqueline E Campbell Antibiotics can kill bacteria. THE development of antibiotics has been one of the great discoveries of modern medicine. Antibiotics can kill bacteria. They can relieve symptoms of bacterial infections and help to speed up the recovery process. Antibiotics can cure life-threatening infectious diseases and save lives. However, antibiotics are overused. […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH Managing diabetes By Liben Gebremikael There are several chronic conditions that disporprotionately affect the Black communities. Among them is diabetes. According to Canadian statistics, people of African descent are two to three times more likely to be affected by diabetes compared to the white population. In our current practice, we are […]
