Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is creepy, chaotic, and surprisingly heartfelt By Janet Grant One year after the nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, the town has already turned trauma into tourism. Rumours of killer mascots and ghostly sightings have morphed into cheap legend, and now there’s Fazfest. A bright, carnival-style celebration built on top of […]
Our New Year wish is that Canadian foreign policy better align with Caribbean and Black sensibilities. Canada frequently presents itself on the world stage as a champion of human rights, democracy, and multilateral cooperation. Yet for many Black and Caribbean Canadians, this self-image rings hollow. Time and again, Canada’s foreign policy choices appear disconnected from, […]
Caribbean women scientists honoured at regional awards Scientific achievement by Caribbean women took centre stage in Puerto Rico this week as two regional researchers were honoured under the 2025 edition of the Young Talents Caribbean Region L’Oréal UNESCO For Women in Science programme. The awards ceremony, hosted by L’Oréal Caribe, brought together representatives of the […]
Caribbean Camera sends hope to steadfast Jamaica As the year closes and a new one begins, the Caribbean Camera, on behalf of our readers and supporters, extends heartfelt wishes of peace, strength and prosperity to the people of Jamaica. These greetings come not as routine seasonal words, but as a sincere acknowledgement of a nation […]
Jamaica’s Winter Tourist Season Off to Strong Start with 70,000 Arrivals in First Week Jamaica’s tourism sector has opened the winter season with a powerful signal of resilience and renewal, welcoming more than 70,000 visitors in the first seven days, despite the challenges posed by Hurricane Melissa earlier this year. The impressive start includes approximately […]
Tradition, temptation, and the ties that bind Every year as the Christmas season approaches, Caribbean-Canadian households begin an unmistakable ritual: gathering, shopping, and carefully packing the beloved Christmas barrel. For many, this tradition is as essential to the holidays as sorrel, parang, or church service. More than a shipping container, the barrel represents a lifeline; […]
New Plan Aims to Transform Niagara Tourism Ontario’s plan to significantly expand and diversify tourism in the Niagara Region took centre stage during a meeting yesterday between Stan Cho, Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, and members of the ethnic community media. The session, part of the government’s broader engagement around its newly announced […]
Canada Strong Pass reintroduced for holidays As families begin planning winter travel and holiday outings, Ottawa is reviving a program intended to lower costs while encouraging Canadians to explore their own country. The federal government confirmed that the Canada Strong Pass will be available again from December 12, 2025, through January 15, 2026, extending an […]
Relief benefit concert raised over $2.3M for Jamaica By Neil Armstrong On a wintry night in Toronto, there was a lot of warmth, love, and optimism at the “Harmonies of Hope” Hurricane Melissa relief benefit concert inside the Lyric Theatre of Meridian Arts Centre on December 10. Masters of Ceremonies Michael Anthony Cuffe, Kardinal Offishall, […]
Scarborough East BGC and FLOW unite for hurricane relief Jamaica has confronted one of the most devastating natural disasters in its modern history. Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm with winds of 185 mph, tore across St. Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, Westmoreland, Trelawny, and St. James Parish, regions central to the island’s agricultural and economic […]
