Toronto Trinbago Festival Celebrants Say No to Trump By Stephen Weir “NO!” The roar that went up from Nathan Phillips Square could probably have been heard across Lake Ontario; although it is doubtful it made it all the way to Washington. Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago nationals and supporters were on their feet, waving flags […]
By Anthony Joseph There is a scene at the heart of the 1983 movie Trading Places that has stayed with me for more than 40 years: two enormously wealthy brothers, Randolph and Mortimer Duke, make a wager. The amount is almost laughable: one dollar. Their experiment involves taking two men from opposite ends of society […]
A community health screening in Rexdale brought eye specialists, diabetes care professionals and volunteers together to help residents identify potentially serious health problems before they become more difficult to treat. The clinic, organized with Forsee Canada and Rexdale Community Health Centre, offered eye examinations alongside blood pressure and blood sugar testing, foot screening and access […]
The international legal fight against slavery is entering a new phase, with Sierra Leone and a growing coalition of countries pressing for the slave trade to be explicitly recognised as an international crime. The campaign comes amid concerns that the widespread use of the term “trafficking” has obscured the distinct legal status of slavery and […]
By Neil Armstrong With the new school year set to begin in September, some students and parents will have less to think about in terms of back-to-school supplies. Taking into consideration the entire family, the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) in partnership with Black Creek Community Health Centre and other organizations, provided backpacks for students, health […]
The music and cultural legacy of the Mighty Sparrow will take centre stage this month when Blow Mano Blow Productions launches its Carnival 2027 presentation with a theatrical tribute to one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most influential calypsonians. Titled “To Birdie With Love,” the production is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, at Queen’s Hall Garden […]
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is set to deliver the keynote address at a major Canadian Caribbean tourism conference in Toronto, where policymakers, academics and industry leaders will examine strategies to strengthen the sector against future challenges. The Canadian Caribbean Tourism Resilience Symposium, themed Co Designing the Next Decade, ends July 30 at Limberlost Place, […]
Pan Masters End Pan Fantasy’s Championship Reign The changing balance of power in Toronto’s steelpan community was on full display following the results of the Keepin’ Pan Alive Panorama competition, where Pan Masters delivered a decisive victory over Pan Fantasy, the twelve-time champions. “So masters make history. Yes, we beat them by a long shot,” […]
Message from HONOURABLE ALANDO TERRELONGE, MP, JP, Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, on the occasion of Jamaica’s 64th Independence Anniversary I extend warm Independence greetings to Jamaicans at home and across the Diaspora as we proudly celebrate the 64th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence. […]
Louis Saldenah sees family legacy continue with near sweep at Toronto Caribbean Carnival By Kojo Retired mas legend Louis Saldenah watched with pride this week as the next generation of Saldenah designers and performers delivered an impressive showing at the 2026 Toronto Caribbean Carnival, capturing major titles in both the junior and senior competitions and […]
