Jamaican authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of actor Brian Todd Anthony Boucher, who was killed in Waterford, St Catherine, late Saturday. Boucher, 43, was pronounced dead at Spanish Town General Hospital after being shot while walking along a roadway in the community. Police said another man, 37, was wounded during the incident and remains […]
Queens Mourns Trinidad-Born Soldier Killed Overseas New York political leaders have united in paying tribute to Trinidad-born United States Army Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad following her death in an Iranian missile strike at a military installation in Jordan, describing her as a courageous service member whose sacrifice will be remembered across the state and the […]
Sunshine, sparkle and culture at Kiddies Carnival By Twylan Best Photos provided by @mixedcompanymedia After an earlier weather-related postponement, Toronto Kiddies Carnival 2026 returned this past Sunday under bright sunshine, bringing families, masqueraders and spectators together for a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture. The decision to reschedule proved to be the right one, as thousands […]
Pan Man Pat McNeilly pays heartfelt tribute to lifelong friend Bill Trotman By Staff Writer Steelpan pioneer Patrick “Pan Man Pat” McNeilly has paid an emotional tribute to his longtime friend Bill Trotman, remembering the celebrated performer, artist and cultural ambassador as a man whose influence on Caribbean culture stretched across generations and whose friendship […]
South Africa mourns World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams death South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup. Adams featured in all three of South Africa’s group games at the tournament, where they reached the knockout stages before […]
Sterling Betancourt remembered as steelpan ambassador worldwide Sterling Betancourt, one of the pioneering musicians who introduced the steelpan to British audiences more than 70 years ago, has died at the age of 96, leaving behind a legacy that helped transform the instrument from a Caribbean creation into a global musical force. Betancourt was among the […]
Sir Emile Straker was one of Barbados’ most celebrated musicians, cultural ambassadors, and national icons. As the co-founder, lead singer, songwriter, and guiding force behind The Merrymen, he spent more than six decades promoting Barbadian culture and Caribbean music to audiences around the world. His remarkable career, dedication to his country, and enduring influence on […]
Remembering Ato Seitu Through Art and Culture The Toronto arts community will come together on Sunday, June 28, to celebrate the life and enduring legacy of acclaimed visual artist Ato Seitu, whose work helped shape conversations around identity, culture, history and the African Diaspora for more than four decades. Seitu, who passed away on April […]
Ato Seitu remembered through art and culture By Neil Armstrong A group of creatives from Toronto’s Black community will honour the late Jamaican-Canadian artist Ato Seitu at “A Celebration of Life, Art and Legacy: Honouring Ato Seitu” on June 28 at Nia Centre for the Arts. D escribing him as an artist, visionary, educator, and […]
Greenidge Leaves Lasting Musical Legacy The international music community is mourning the loss of Robert Greenidge, the renowned Trinidad and Tobago-born steelpan musician, arranger and composer whose career helped bring the national instrument to audiences around the world. Greenidge died following a prolonged illness. He was 76. Widely regarded as one of the foremost figures […]
