A New Chapter in Dancehall Star’s Legal Saga In a case that captured global attention and dominated headlines worldwide, , the Jamaican Dancehall star, saw his murder conviction overturned by Jamaica’s highest court in London on Thursday. However, contrary to the expectations of his loyal supporters, this doesn’t guarantee his immediate release. The Privy Council, […]
On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Kirk Mark, a retired senior coordinator of community relations for the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), made a compelling case to the board trustees. His plea was clear: to reconsider the recent decision to disband the 40-year-old Race Relations Committee, a decision made on February […]
The city of Toronto is set to become the epicenter of Canadian Reggae and Dancehall music as Reggae North announces the opening of submissions for the highly anticipated 2024 Reggae North Music Awards (RNMA). Aimed at celebrating the talents of Canadian artists in these genres, the awards program promises to be a significant addition to […]
After a decade of delighting audiences in Toronto with her unique brand of Jamaican comedy, the beloved Delcita, played by actress Andrea Delcita Wright, is back for two exclusive performances. The shows, presented by Jermaine Chambers, Your Mortgage Agent, are set to light up the stage at the Jamaican Canadian Association on March 31, with […]
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 […]
In a significant move to empower Black students in the field of technology, Compugen Inc., Canada’s premier technology company, has donated a suite of state-of-the-art equipment to the Toronto District School Board’s (TDSB) Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement. The donation aims to enhance the Centre’s Collaborative Inquiry Room, providing students with the tools […]
The Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council held a special sitting on March 25, 2024, to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The event, themed ‘Global Freedom: Emancipate yourself from mental slavery,’ marked the end of the VII Inter-American Week for People of African Descent in […]
Trinidad & Tobago’s Andrė J. Donawa, a renowned violinist, producer, composer, and entrepreneur, is poised to captivate Canadian audiences with his inaugural performance on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Toronto’s Saints Peter and Paul Banquet Hall. Donawa’s musical journey began at age of 8. Under the guidance of Mr. Anselm Walters, he went on to […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon Paula (not her real name) is a citizen of Jamaica and claimed protection in Canada, alleging that she fears gang members and the community in Jamaica, for being perceived as a lesbian. The Refugee Protection Division (RPD) denied her claim in December 2023, on the basis that she was not credible, nor […]
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 […]
