In March, three executive members of the Tranquillity High School Alumni Association of Canada made a special visit to their alma mater, Tranquillity Secondary School in Trinidad, to donate a new security ID card printer system aimed at upgrading school safety. Led by association president Aubrey Kendall, along with public relations officer Theresa Conliffe and […]
Kes set to make history on Budweiser Stage By Twylan Best Trinidad and Tobago’s beloved Kes the Band will make history on Saturday as the first-ever soca act to headline Toronto’s iconic Budweiser Stage, and for lead singer Kes Dieffenthaller, the moment is much bigger than music. “It’s a statement for the Caribbean people,” Kes […]
Carnival kicks off with Scarborough Town Centre launch By Anthony Joseph The 2025 Toronto Caribbean Carnival season officially kicks off on Saturday, June 14, with a day-long block party at Scarborough Town Centre, celebrating culture, community, and Caribbean pride. Running from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., the event will feature a dazzling display of Carnival […]
Saldenah brings to life the ‘ Spirit of Carnival ‘ By Twylan Best Band launch season is the unofficial kickoff to Toronto’s summer festivities, and no launch would be complete without the city’s largest and most iconic band, Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club. Just a few weeks ago, Saldenah’s 2025 presentation, “Spirit of Carnival,” lit up […]
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the Island Eats Food & Travel Festival returns to Mel Lastman Square on June 14 and 15, 2025, delivering two days of Caribbean culture, culinary delight, and rhythmic celebration! This year, Island Eats is proud to host the official launch of Toronto Panorama – Keeping Pan Alive […]
By Kojo The rhythm of Calypso rang through the halls of the Trinidad and Tobago Consulate on May 18th as the Organization for Calypso Performing Artists (OCPA) hosted its first-ever “Calypso Tune-Up” event to a sold-out audience. Held at the Consulate General of Trinidad and Tobago’s building in Toronto, the event delivered a full-course celebration […]
By Twylan Best Band launch season is always full of surprises and Epic Carnival brought a powerful presentation to the table with its 2025 theme, “Culture.” Band leader Jerrol “Stretch” Augustine danced his way down the stage once the elaborate costume showcase had come to an end; he then opened the floor for the afterparty […]
By Anthony Joseph The sounds of steelpan and heartfelt reflections filled Tropicana Community Services in Scarborough as family, friends, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the life of Hameed Shaqq, affectionately known as “The Pan Piper”. Born and raised in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago—a place whose indigenous name means “plenty water”—Shaqq’s lifelong journey brought his […]
by Stephen Weir Thea Jackson had a terrific opening last week. Standing amongst her section at the ‘Epic Carnival’ band launch she is happy signing up new revellers who want to ‘Walk De Road’ at Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade on August 2nd. Still, with only 5 months to go the consumer designer/creator is […]
Sunlime turns up the heat for 2025 The band launching season is nearing its close but there are still highlights to celebrate. And Sunlime’s launch was definitely one of them. Held just over two weeks ago at Tropicana Community Services, the event was packed with energy, colour and mas’ enthusiasts. Sunlime’s 2025 theme is “Gimmie […]
