Just last fall, Charline Grant, a Jamaica-born mother of three young children, ran as a candidate for trustee for the York Regional District School Board (YRDSB). Now she is getting […]
He’s been known for decades as a comedian but yesterday in Toronto, Jamaican Canadian Owen Blakka Ellis, released his first full collection of poetry Riddim&Riddles, joining the growing cadre of […]
By Gerald V. Paul “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13) That statement graced the cover of the Remembrance 2014 […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Metro Hall was buzzing with activities on Sunday with more than 30 exhibits, most by women entrepreneurs showcasing their unique businesses at the second-annual Immigrant Women’s Small […]
By Sukharam Ramkissoon A Jamaican citizen who came to Canada as a permanent resident when he was 10 and became involved with the Malvern Crew – a criminal street gang […]
By Gerald V. Paul Then: Caribbean icon Dr. Rex Nettleford told a distinguished gathering of some of the best Black minds at a Policy Conference in Ottawa that he was […]
