Governments must provide housing because the private sector won’t

Governments must provide housing because the private sector won’t

Editorial Governments must build housing because the private sector won’t According to a study the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released on October 4, the government can’t depend on the private sector to build housing. The government has to do it themselves. It says that private developers are investing less because of high interest rates; […]

Members of the Carpenters Union build home for family in Jamaica in two days

Members of the Carpenters Union build home for family in Jamaica in two days

A group of 12 dedicated members of the Carpenters’ Union Local 27 Equity Committee embarked on a humanitarian mission in Chapleton, Clarendon, Jamaica. They told the Caribbean Camera about the work involved in building a home for a less fortunate family in need in just two days. Last week, the Carpenters’ Union Local 27 Equity […]

Feds Investing $114 Million to accelerate housing in Brampton

Feds Investing $114 Million to accelerate housing in Brampton

Member of Parliament Ruby Sahota, flanked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister Sean Fraser, and fellow Liberal colleagues, unveiled a game-changing housing investment of $114 million in Brampton. This transformative initiative, funded through the Housing Accelerator Fund, is set to expedite the construction of 3,150 new housing units within three years, addressing the surging demand […]

CARICOM leaders to discuss climate change, trade and instability in Haiti at Summit

CARICOM leaders to discuss climate change, trade and instability in Haiti at Summit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday opened the Canada-CARICOM Summit in Ottawa. According to a release from the office of the Canadian Prime Minister, at the two-day summit, Trudeau will advance work to fight climate change and grow resilient economies. This includes a planned new commitment of up to $58.5 million in partnership with the Caribbean […]

Rise of BRICS, India gives Africa a better chance at prosperity

Rise of BRICS, India gives Africa a better chance at prosperity

Listen to this article now  By Carlton Joseph The G-20 summit hosted by India’s Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi ended with a joint statement covering a wide range of issues affecting the global economy including climate change and food supply.  Importantly, The African Union, a 55-member bloc of African nations, was welcomed as a permanent […]

CEO of Black Business and Professional Association resigns

CEO of Black Business and Professional Association resigns

  Jamaica-born Canadian businesswoman Nadine Spencer has announced her resignation as Chief Executive Officer of the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA). In her letter of resignation, she said she was stepping down in October. “ It has been an honor to serve our vibrant community, to witness the profound strides we’ve made together, and […]

Jamaica Regional Diaspora Conference to be held on Saturday

Jamaica Regional Diaspora Conference to be held on Saturday

The Global Jamaica Diaspora Council in Canada will hold a Regional Diaspora Conference on Saturday. Aim of the conference is to bring together individuals from the Jamaican diaspora across Canada to celebrate their shared heritage, promote cultural understanding and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth. The Ebenezer Holiness Church of God at 101 Rossdean Drive […]

China to construct six state-of-the-art schools in Dominica

China to construct six state-of-the-art schools in Dominica

Construction has commenced on China-backed schools in Dominica, according to a recent report. The groundbreaking ceremony of the six schools, including the Goodwill Secondary School (GSS), was held on September 8, and was attended by the Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, Lin Xianjiang. In a speech, Lin said that the schools currently being constructed with China’s […]

New youth farming program launched

New youth farming program launched

New youth farming program launched Food for the North, a new youth farming program, was launched by the Afri-Can FoodBasket and the City of Toronto’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit  (CABR) at the Ujamaa Learning Centre in Toronto on Saturday. The program is designed “to empower Black youth through hands-on farming and gardening workshops that strengthen […]

Toronto Business Summit 2023 – a gateway to success

Toronto Business Summit 2023 – a gateway to success

The Toronto Business Summit 2023 is just around the corner, set to take place on September 16 at the University of Toronto Scarborough’s Highland Hall. With a promise to immerse attendees in a whirlwind of innovation, growth strategies, and industry trends, this year’s summit is poised to be a game-changer for business enthusiasts. The event […]