Funeral service was held on Tuesday following the sudden passing of Norma McKenzie, a mother, grandmother, nurse, dedicated citizen and a community leader. Born in Springfield, Jamaica, Norma left for England in the early 1960s to study nursing at the feet of the Jesuits. At age 27, she arrived in Canada and worked as a […]
By Stephen Weir Carnival memories dwindle into nothing in the rear-view mirror. The feathered costumes, the high-heeled shoes, and even the pocket flag doo-rags have been relegated to the storage room. If you are planning to go South once the snow flies, thanks to an online marketplace, there is no need to worry about not […]
The talent of players from Concacaf can be found all around the world, the latest signing happening in Spain at Real Betis Balompie who added FW Tiffany Cameron of the Jamaican Women’s National Team. Cameron was part of the Reggae Girlz squad in both of their historical participations at the FIFA Women’s World Cup: The […]
Calling the Caribbean community to help shape Durham’s DEI plans Durham Region’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) division extends a warm invitation to members of the Caribbean community and all residents to actively participate in shaping the region’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Durham Region, known for its rich tapestry of cultures, experiences, and […]
In what started as a 90-day summer program initiative, Zero Gun Violence in Toronto has come a long way in addressing the pressing issue of gun violence in the city. In an interview with Louis March, the founder of Zero Gun Violence, we gained insight into the organization’s journey, accomplishments, and vision for the future. […]
The Art Gallery of Burlington is hosting an exhibition of the work of Trinidadian visual artist Sybil Atteck. The exhibition which opened on October 20 last and runs until January 7, includes Atteck’s paintings, drawings, and archival materials ranging from the 1930s to the 1970s. Atteck who died in 1975, was a founder and […]
Congratulations have been pouring in for Miss Grenada’s Samantha Harris who was crowned the winner of the Miss Plus Size Universe International 2023 pageant held last Wednesday in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Grenada’s Minister for Youth, Sports and Culture Ron Redhead in an online post said: “Good morning, help me congratulate Ms Samantha […]
Helen Bhagwansingh who was reported to be Trinidad and Tobago’s richest person, died in Trinidad last Sunday after ailing for some time. She was 83. She and her husband, Hubert, built Bhagwansingh’s Hardware and Steel Industries Ltd with its first location in Port of Spain. The business grew with the acquisition of several other […]
On October 7 Hamas fighters broke out of the Israel-controlled Gaza concentration camp and breached the security barrier separating Gaza from Israel. They attacked army outposts, villages, an outdoor concert venue and Kibutzim. Some 1,300 Israelis, many of them civilians, were killed. They kidnapped some 200 Israelis, including women, children and the elderly, and took […]
Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles has remved Hamilton Centre MPP Sarah Jama from caucus, nearly two weeks after she posted a statement on X, formerly Twitter, in support of the people of Gaza in the Hamas-Israeli comflict. Jama, the 29-year-old disability and housing activist who won her seat in a byelection last March, is now […]
