Christmas – Junkanoo, nuff fried dumplings and then some

Christmas – Junkanoo, nuff fried dumplings and then some

By Leo Gilling Twas a different kind of “breeze”. The cool December breeze was one that was welcoming, soft, gentle, and constant, yet mellow and almost “christmasy”  It conjured up a change in mood, and then all of a sudden garden rocks, plants, walls and coconut trees were suddenly whitewashed as though it happened overnight. […]

CJF puts out nominations call for 2024 awards and fellowships

CJF puts out nominations call for 2024 awards and fellowships

“Every year, the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) awards highlight the excellent journalism produced by large and small news organizations across the country despite ongoing upheavals in the media,” says Chris Waddell, CJF Awards Committee Chair.” To celebrate the exceptional work of journalists and news organizations across the country, and to provide professional growth opportunities for […]

The Weeknd donates $2.5M to Gaza relief

The Weeknd donates $2.5M to Gaza relief

The Weeknd‘s XO Humanitarian Fund is directing $2.5 million to Gaza, which will pay for the equivalent of more than four million emergency meals for affected civilians. The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) reports that the money pays for 820 metric tons of food, which could feed more than 173,000 Palestinians for two weeks. The […]

Female Vincentian-born pilot makes maiden landing in her hometown

Female Vincentian-born pilot makes maiden landing in her hometown

Female Vincentian-born American Airlines pilot makes maiden landing in hometown History was created last week when Rochell Roache-Lanza became the first female American Airlines pilot of Vincentian heritage to land at the Argyle International Airport (AIA). Roache-Lanza piloted flight AA1427, which was a Boeing 737-800, from Miami to her homeland with over 100 passengers onboard. […]

Gregory Fergus keeps order in the House

Gregory Fergus keeps order in the House

An exclusive interview with the Caribbean Camera. Gregory Fergus speaks about his new role as Speaker of the House Meet Gregory Cristophe Fergus, Canada’s first Black Speaker of the House of Commons. Fergus, 54, Member of Parliament for the riding of Hull-Aylmer since October 2015, was elected Speaker last September following the resignation of Anthony […]

Toronto extends microgrant deadline to tackle loneliness

Toronto extends microgrant deadline to tackle loneliness

To combat the rising levels of loneliness and social isolation in Toronto, the Toronto Foundation and Volunteer Toronto have announced an extension of the deadline for The Power of Us microgrant program. The program allows resident-led groups, grassroots organizations, and informal collectives across the City of Toronto to access grants of up to $1000. The […]

Guyana, Saudi Arabia close to agriculture deal

Guyana, Saudi Arabia close to agriculture deal

Guyana President Irfaan Ali disclosed that the country and Saudi Arabia are working on a deal to build of a multi-million-dollar facility to improve CARICOM’s agriculture industry. “Guyana is leading the discussion into a $25 million facility to accelerate food production, looking at a hydroponics facility for the entire region. We have submitted all the […]

Happy rainy days!

Happy rainy days!

by Yolanda T. Marshall Yougeeta Hansraj has recently released her debut book, “Her Thoughts Her Words: Torn, Healing, Growing and Believing,” a collection of poems that explores the journey of healing after experiencing heartbreak. The author, who is of Guyanese and Trinidadian descent, expresses that her book is a personal reflection of her thoughts, emotions, […]

York U Prof and Ottawa carpenter win Writers’ Trust awards

York U Prof and Ottawa carpenter win Writers’ Trust awards

By Stephen Weir Trinidadian Canadian writer Kai Thomas and York University Black Studies chair Christina Sharpe were among the big winners at Tuesday night’s 2023 Writers’ Trust of Canada Awards. The Writers’ Trust of Canada gave out seven prizes totaling $322,000 in recognition of the year’s best in fiction, nonfiction, and short story, as well […]

Connector, E.P.I.C Carnival launch third annual toy drive

Connector, E.P.I.C Carnival launch third annual toy drive

By Stephen Weir As the holiday season approaches, Canadian Calypso singing star Joel Davis and the E.P.I.C Carnival mas band are coming together to connect the children with the joys of Christmas. Davis (the Connector) and E.P.I.C are hard at work organizing the coming third annual Toy Drive and Children’s Holiday Party. This festive event […]

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