Compugen’s donation to Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement empowers future innovators

Compugen’s donation to Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement empowers future innovators

In a significant move to empower Black students in the field of technology, Compugen Inc., Canada’s premier technology company, has donated a suite of state-of-the-art equipment to the Toronto District School Board’s (TDSB) Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement. The donation aims to enhance the Centre’s Collaborative Inquiry Room, providing students with the tools […]

Caribbean theatre evolving in Toronto

Caribbean theatre evolving in Toronto

By Stephen Weir We are witnessing a transformative period in Toronto’s theatre scene. Seasoned Caribbean Canadian actors and actresses secure roles in stage plays, often requiring them to adopt African accents at the Soulpepper Theatre. Just last week at the Tarragon Theatre, a Governor General prize-winning playwright, originally from the Grenadines, debuted a pair of […]

The triumph of Cuban Festival of Books

The triumph of Cuban Festival of Books

435 representatives from 56 nations participated, a figure that once again broke the record of participating countries In the most difficult circumstances, Cuba will always try to make its greatest celebration of literature a possible celebration. This will of the State was endorsed, in Santiago de Cuba, at the closing of the 32nd edition of […]

T&T’s violinist Andrė J. Donawa promises an enchanting evening for Torontonians 

T&T’s violinist Andrė J. Donawa promises an enchanting evening for Torontonians 

Trinidad & Tobago’s Andrė J. Donawa, a renowned violinist, producer, composer, and entrepreneur, is poised to captivate Canadian audiences with his inaugural performance on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Toronto’s Saints Peter and Paul Banquet Hall. Donawa’s musical journey began at age of 8. Under the guidance of Mr. Anselm Walters, he went on to […]

‘Juici Patties’ coming to a place near you

‘Juici Patties’ coming to a place near you

Juici Patties, the renowned Jamaican-owned fast-food chain, made a triumphant debut in Hollywood, Florida, with its inaugural store opening. Within just one day, the store’s entire inventory vanished, a testament to the overwhelming support received from eager patrons. Expressing gratitude for the unprecedented support, Juici Patties conveyed heartfelt appreciation to its customers for devouring what […]

King & Queen, Pan Alive shows moving from Lamport Stadium to Exhibition Place?

King & Queen, Pan Alive shows moving from Lamport Stadium  to Exhibition Place?

By Strephen Weir There it goes! Or are we reading this correctly? Is the annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival King and Queen competition a goner after over twenty years at the Lamport Stadium? Earlier this week, the Festival Management Committee sent out an update on what is planned for this summer’s carnival. A copy landed on […]

Jay Williams: a legacy defined by love, purpose, and resilience

Jay Williams: a legacy defined by love, purpose, and resilience

In the celebration of Jermayne (Jay) Ronny O’Neil Williams’ life, speakers at his funeral painted a portrait of a man whose existence was not merely about the years he lived but about the profound impact he made on those around him. From his uncle Charles Senior’s heartfelt anecdotes, to his cousin’s loving memories, his brother’s […]

Nominations now open for 3rd Annual Impact Awards

Nominations now open for 3rd Annual Impact Awards

Celebrating excellence: 3rd Annual Caribbean/Black Impact Awards set to honor outstanding achievements The Caribbean Camera and the Black Indigenous Business Development Association (BIBDA) are gearing up for the 3rd annual Caribbean/Black Impact Awards, scheduled to take place at the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto on October 13, 2024. Building on the success of the past […]

Congress of Black Women improving women’s lives for 50 years

Congress of Black Women improving women’s lives for 50 years

By Lincoln DePradine It’s been a half-century since the Congress of Black Women Canada (CBWC) was established and, for the Ontario regional chapter of CBWC, there’s a current urgent need. Loris Thomas, president of the Congress of Black Women Ontario (CBWO) Inc., told The Caribbean Camera that the organization would like to see an increase […]

Canada’s anti-apartheid credentials are overrated

Canada’s anti-apartheid credentials are overrated

Editorial The passing of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney has sparked discussions surrounding Canada’s involvement in the fight against South African Apartheid. Many headlines and articles have hailed Canada, with Mulroney taking a starring role, as a leading force against apartheid. From the reports and the reminiscences of ordinary folk (raised not to speak ill […]

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