FBI Offers Reward for Jamaican-Born Fraud Suspect Authorities in the United States have placed a Jamaican-born woman on its list of top fugitives, linking her to an alleged large scale fraud operation targeting pandemic relief funds set up during the COVID-19 crisis. Elaine Angene Escoe, also known as “Annie” and “Annie Palmer,” is the subject […]
Cuba Accuses US of Economic Strangulation International tensions over Cuba’s energy sector escalated this week after Washington imposed fresh sanctions targeting the island’s state oil industry, prompting sharp accusations from Havana that the measures are intended to cripple its ability to secure fuel from domestic resources. Cuba’s Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, Sergio Martínez, said […]
ICJ Decision Nears In Guyana Dispute As the long-running territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela moves closer to judicial resolution, Georgetown is expressing strong confidence that the International Court of Justice will ultimately affirm the legality of the 1899 Arbitral Award that established their shared boundary. Speaking to lawmakers, Prime Minister Mark Phillips said Guyana […]
UN seat ‘strengthens our nation’s voice and influence’: T&T PM Trinidad and Tobago’s seat on the United Nations Security Council has been presented by the government as an opportunity to elevate the country’s international role, with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar pledging a focus on the women, peace and security agenda. Addressing Parliament on Friday, she […]
Scarborough Festival Founder Receives Canada Strong Medal By Stephen Weir Scarborough community leader Steven McKinnon is being recognized for years of service to one of Canada’s most diverse communities. McKinnon has been named a Recipient-Designate of the Canada Strong Medal, an honour that recognizes Canadians whose leadership and commitment have helped strengthen communities and contribute […]
No Passport Required: The Caribbean Food Spots You Need To Visit During ByBlacks Restaurant Week By: Chenelle Richards Caribbean food does not need an introduction in this community. It is the smell coming from your grandmother’s kitchen on a Sunday, the plate someone packed for you before a long flight, the taste that makes you […]
NIMBA brings African dance-circus spectacle to North York By Stephen Weir It is circus. It is African-inspired dance. And the best news is that when NIMBA makes its Toronto premiere this Friday, it will not be happening downtown. Instead, this evening of heart-stopping dance, music, and acrobatics will take place at the Lyric Theatre at […]
Carnival Season Begins in Spectacular Style By Twylan Best The countdown to Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2026 officially began on Saturday as thousands gathered in the parking lot outside Scarborough Town Centre for the festival’s annual launch event, transforming the space into a vibrant showcase of Caribbean culture, music, food and community spirit. The launch marked […]
Walkathon Raises $80K For Black Men’s Health By Lincoln DePradine Although many men are unwilling to discuss personal health issues with others – even with family members – that’s not the case with economist and scholar Dr Gervan Fearon, president of George Brown Polytechnic. He’s been speaking publicly of surviving prostate cancer and has become […]
Rhoma Spencer Explores Carnival’s Hidden Roots Toronto’s Caribbean arts community gathered on Saturday, May 30, for the cocktail launch and reception of Danse Macabre, a bold new theatrical production by acclaimed Trinidad-born playwright and performer Rhoma Spencer. Hosted by the Canadian Caribbean Arts Network (CCAN), the evening offered guests an intimate look into a production […]
