This April in Barbados, an unprecedented gathering will take place, bringing together esteemed figures from the film industry. Acclaimed actress CCH Pounder, renowned film producer Paul Garnes, and a cohort of international media executives will join 26 top-tier producers from Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and various Caribbean nations for the inaugural Cross Continental […]
Montreal ‘Carifiesta’ returns this summer as ‘Carimas’ By Stephen Weir The release of a much-anticipated Friday press release quickly got the Montreal media buzzing about the return of the carnival to the city this summer. Last year, the annual Carifiesta parade was cancelled by the city due to funding issues, but as of April 12th, […]
In a bid to tackle barriers to learning, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is thrilled to announce that 32 youth-serving organizations are set to benefit from the Catapult Canada program, receiving support for innovative programming. The initiative aims to advance learning opportunities particularly for youth not in education, employment, or training (NEET), as well as […]
Portia White, a distinguished contralto from Nova Scotia, shattered barriers as the first Black Canadian concert performer to gain global recognition during the mid-20th century. Despite her remarkable achievements, her narrative has regrettably faded from the collective memory of Canadians. However, a beacon of light emerges with “Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White,” […]
Author of novels drawing on African and Caribbean history enjoyed international acclaim, including the New Academy prize, which stood in for the Nobel in 2018 Maryse Condé, celebrated for works such as Segu and Hérémakhonon, stands tall as a luminary of the West Indies. Through her bold narratives as both a novelist and essayist, she […]
By Stephen Weir Don’t pack those fancy Bermuda shorts away just yet. Come May 17th, Torontonians and Haligonians will have a new way to get to Bermuda with the launch of BermudAir. Late last month, BermudAir announced its expansion into Canada with non-stop flights to Toronto and Halifax. The airline, just 7 months old, is […]
By Neil Armstrong A new exhibition in the Market Gallery – once Toronto’s first purpose-built City Council Chambers at St Lawrence Market – is sharing the stories of six individuals “who arrived, stayed, and flourished in Toronto.” “Migrant Stories” sheds light on “the challenges, triumphs and resilience of those who have overcome adversity to call […]
The 15th Annual University of West Indies (UWI) Toronto Benefit Awards is set to for Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 181 Wellington Street. The gala, which starts at 5:30pm EST, will be emceed by CBC Toronto News anchor Dwight Drummond and is a sold-out event in support of scholarships for Caribbean students. […]
Nestled near Cuba’s eastern tip and closer to Haiti than Havana, Santiago de Cuba stands out with its unique architecture and cultural ambiance. Established in 1514 as Cuba’s second city, its hilltop setting blends French-Haitian, African, and Spanish influences. While the historic center holds UNESCO World Heritage status, the city offers numerous captivating attractions, many […]
Travelers to Trinidad and Tobago are advised to exercise a high degree of caution due to an uptick in violent crimes, including armed robberies, assaults, and sexual assaults, particularly in the capital city of Port of Spain. Tourists, including cruise ship passengers, have increasingly become targets of these criminal activities. The island nation has witnessed […]
