Andre De Grasse, Brenda Okorogba appointed to the Order of Canada Two Canadians with deep ties to the African Caribbean Canadian community were among the distinguished group appointed to the Order of Canada 2025, one of the nation’s highest honours. Track and field star Andre De Grasse and equity advocate Brenda Okorogba were recognized for […]
‘Beyond Borders’ details 300 years of Black presence A new classroom resource altered how students across New Brunswick encountered the province’s past when Beyond Borders entered schools and libraries. The book, written by Fredericton based Black history researcher Jennifer Dow, focused on stories that had long remained absent from standard lessons and aimed to broaden […]
Tyler Perry’s themes of legacy and resilience resonate deeply with the Caribbean Canadian community through the shared experience of the African Diaspora. Although the specific political efforts to erase history mentioned in the speech may not be mirroring current events in Canada, the underlying struggle for cultural preservation remains a vital, universal mandate. We must […]
The Trinidad and Tobago Government has approved $2.3 million in funding to support approximately 145 unsponsored steelbands ahead of Carnival 2026, reinforcing its commitment to the national instrument and the grassroots organisations that sustain the steelpan movement. The decision, approved by Cabinet, was announced by Michelle Benjamin, Minister of Culture and Community Development, during a […]
FIFA and TikTok strike landmark partnership ahead of 2026 World Cup FIFA has announced a groundbreaking partnership with TikTok that will significantly expand how fans around the world experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™, marking the first time a social media platform has been named a FIFA “Preferred Platform.” Under the agreement, TikTok will play […]
Jamaica’s airlift from Canada received a timely boost this winter with the launch of a new nonstop service by Flair Airlines between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Montego Bay, reinforcing the island’s recovery momentum and strengthening ties with one of its most important tourism markets. The inaugural flight touched down at Sangster International Airport on […]
Caribbean music will take centre stage in New York this January when Kes The Band headlines the third annual Unity Jazz Festival at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The two-day festival runs on January 8 and 9 at the iconic Frederick P. Rose Hall, often referred to as the “House of Swing,” one of the world’s […]
Keisha Harris, better known to global audiences as Lady Lava, continues to build an impressive international profile, earning the title of Best Performing Artist of 2025 at the Zikomo Africa Awards. The prestigious ceremony was held on December 17 in Tanzania, bringing together some of the continent’s most dynamic creative talents. For the Trinidad and […]
Anguilla may be one of the Caribbean’s smaller islands, but when it comes to world-class cuisine, it stands proudly among the region’s elite. Long before lobster became a sought-after delicacy in North American high society in the late 1800s, Caribbean communities had already embraced the sweet, rich flavours of this beloved crustacean. Today, Anguilla’s reputation […]
‘Merrily We Roll Along’ is a moving tale of friendship, ambition, and time’s toll “When success costs everything, the only way to understand it is to rewind.” Maria Friedman’s Merrily We Roll Along finally makes the leap from beloved Broadway revival to the big screen. Somehow, it keeps every ounce of the heart. The messiness […]
