Suriname former president put on Interpol list

Suriname former president put on Interpol list

Three months have passed since the disappearance of former military strongman and ex-President Desi Bouterse, along with his trusted bodyguard, Iwan Dijksteel. Suriname’s authorities have now escalated the search for them by enlisting the help of Interpol, urging the public to provide any information leading to their arrest. Bouterse, aged 78, was due to commence […]

Jamaica’s workers get a significant wage boost

Jamaica’s workers get a significant wage boost

In a notable development, Jamaica’s national minimum wage is poised for a significant boost, with a 15 percent increase set to raise it from $13,000 to $15,000 per week for a standard 40-hour work week. This adjustment, slated to come into effect on June 1, 2024, heralds a welcome improvement in the earnings of the […]

Congress of Black Women improving women’s lives for 50 years

Congress of Black Women improving women’s lives for 50 years

By Lincoln DePradine It’s been a half-century since the Congress of Black Women Canada (CBWC) was established and, for the Ontario regional chapter of CBWC, there’s a current urgent need. Loris Thomas, president of the Congress of Black Women Ontario (CBWO) Inc., told The Caribbean Camera that the organization would like to see an increase […]

Canada’s anti-apartheid credentials are overrated

Canada’s anti-apartheid credentials are overrated

Editorial The passing of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney has sparked discussions surrounding Canada’s involvement in the fight against South African Apartheid. Many headlines and articles have hailed Canada, with Mulroney taking a starring role, as a leading force against apartheid. From the reports and the reminiscences of ordinary folk (raised not to speak ill […]

St. Lucian Independence celebration honors outstanding community contributors

St. Lucian Independence celebration honors outstanding community contributors

The Saint Lucia Toronto Association (SLTA), in partnership with The Consulate General of Saint Lucia, recently hosted a grand celebration to mark the 45th Anniversary of Independence on March 9th. The event, held at the Luxe Convention Centre in Mississauga, included speeches, performances, and a deep sense of community spirit. Luana, President of the SLTA, […]

American democracy is a sham

American democracy is a sham

By Carlton Joseph President Vladimir Putin secured another six-year term amidst a crackdown on dissent on the war in Ukraine.  The Kremlin made efforts to boost voter turnout by allowing electronic voting over three days; voter turnout was reported at 74%, with Putin receiving 87.31% of the vote while the remainder was split between three […]

Union head Andria Babbington urges women to ‘Continue to speak out. Continue to stand up’ 

Union head Andria Babbington urges women to ‘Continue to speak out. Continue to stand up’ 

By Lincoln DePradine Veteran trade unionist Andria Babbington is encouraging Canadian women to “speak out’’ and show solidarity with women in other countries. “Do not stay silent,’’ Babbington urged, while speaking at an International Women’s Day (IWD) event last Sunday in Toronto. She told participants at the IWD “Solidarity & The Movement for Peace’’ gathering […]

Ontario Minister Charmain Williams on Empowering Women’s Social and Economic Progress

Ontario Minister Charmain Williams on Empowering Women’s Social and Economic Progress

Ontario Minister Charmain Williams, responsible for Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, spoke with The Caribbean Camera on International Women’s Day, shedding light on the province’s initiatives to bolster women’s advancement, particularly within underserved communities. Minister Williams underscored the government’s commitment to recognizing women’s invaluable contributions, aligning with this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Investing in […]

Federal investment boosts legal aid for racialized inmates

Federal investment boosts legal aid for racialized inmates

Ensuring access to justice stands as a foundational principle within the Canadian legal system, and is emblematic of a society committed to upholding the rule of law. Recognizing the pressing need to dismantle systemic barriers present in the justice system, there is a crucial call to establish equitable and impartial avenues for legal recourse, particularly […]

Toronto Police Service honours Jean Augustine and Terry James

Toronto Police Service honours Jean Augustine and Terry James

JamesBy Lincoln DePradine Dr Jean Augustine left frontline politics in 2006, and Terry James retired as a Toronto Police Service (TPS) sergeant in 2010. The two are “incredible’’ and are still impacting communities in Canada, according to Jacqueline Edwards, president of the Association of Black Law Enforcers (ABLE). “You have created and cultivated changes in […]

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