Well-known photojournalist Eddie Grant receives Jamaica’s Badge of Honour

By Lincoln DePradine When the government of Jamaica hosts its next national awards’ investiture ceremony, three of its nationals living in Toronto will be among the awardees. They are clergyman Bishop Dr James Robinson, Derrick McIntosh and Eddie Grant. The three were named on a list, released by Jamaica’s Governor General Sir Patrick Linton Allen, […]

Third World heads up strong slate for Jamaica Day event

Third World heads up strong slate for Jamaica Day event

By Lincoln DePradine “Third World’’, the Jamaican reggae outfit, is synonymous with scintillating, high-calibre music. Some of the band’s many memorable songs include “Now That We Found Love’’ and “96 Degrees In The Shade’’. Richie Daley, the band’s forever bassist, promises the same Third World signature quality music when the reggae greats appear this weekend […]

African Fashion Week Toronto 2023 Unleashing style and culture

African Fashion Week Toronto  2023 Unleashing style and culture

  Get Ready to Immerse Yourself in Culture and Style at African Fashion Week Toronto 2023! African Fashion Week is making a dazzling return for its 11th year, promising an extraordinary showcase of the latest and most innovative African diaspora fashion. Get ready to be captivated by stunning designs, vibrant hues, and intricate craftsmanship. The […]

Activist group condemns recent repatriation of migrant farm workers

Activist group condemns recent repatriation of migrant farm workers

Justice for Migrant Workers (J4MW), a grassroots activist group, has condemned the recent repatriation of seven Jamaican migrant farm worker who raised issues regarding alleged workplace harassment and deplorable housing conditions. According to a group of seven Jamaican workers, the seven workers were terminated after organizing a workplace stoppage regarding working and living conditions. The […]

‘Iconography: Roy Cape’ to feature at CTFF

‘Iconography: Roy Cape’ to feature at CTFF

By Stephen Weir The long-time Caribana calypso saxophonist from Trinidad, Roy Cape, is making a return to Toronto next month, albeit through film, as part of the annual Caribbean Tales Film Festival (CTFF). During the late 90s and the early 21st century, the arrival of Roy Francis Cape and his All Stars Band marked the […]

Veteran Barbadian jockey Patrick Husbands wins King’s Plate

Veteran Barbadian jockey Patrick Husbands wins King’s Plate

Veteran Barbadian jockey Patrick Husbands aboard Paramount Prince captured the 164th King’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack on Sunday. Husbands, who earned his third Plate title, captured his first Plate aboard Wando in 2003. He teamed up with trainer Mark Casse to win again in 2014 with filly Lexie Lou. Commenting on his race on Sunday, […]

Toronto’s Solitair releases ‘Dangerous Art’  

 JUNO Award-nominated artist Solitair releases his new album Dangerous Art Volume 1. The five track album features guests JRDN, DJ Grouch, Rich Kidd, Kibra, EverythingOShaun and SHAHI and is the first volume of a two-part album project, with the second volume to be released in early fall. Most credible music industry insiders have witnessed the […]

‘African-Guyanese played leading role in liberation of Guyana’ – Selwyn A. Pieters

‘African-Guyanese played leading role in liberation of Guyana’ – Selwyn A. Pieters

Toronto Guyanese Emancipation Soiree By Lincoln DePradine The late Nephrologist Dr Roger Luncheon, a former lecturer at the University of Guyana’s Medical School and ex-head of the Presidential Secretariat in Guyana, is among Afro-Guyanese that “moved the dial forward’’ in the country’s emancipation and decolonization struggles, according to lawyer Selwyn A. Pieters. “Guyanese of African […]

Toronto Pan-Afrikan Film Festival launched

Toronto Pan-Afrikan Film Festival launched

By Canute Lawrence Last Friday (August 18), the inaugural gala of the Toronto Pan-Afrikan Film Festival took place at the Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre. And, what an amazing evening it was! A capacity crowd turned out for a grand evening which started with a reception of hors d’oeuvres and refreshments on the library’s […]

CTFF 2023 focuses on environmental themes, climate change

CTFF 2023 focuses on environmental themes, climate change

CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF) is back for its 18th edition, running from September 6th to 22nd in Toronto, On. Founded by acclaimed filmmaker Frances-Anne Solomon, CTFF spotlights a diverse array of films from new and returning directors, emphasizing cultural connections and shared narratives. The festival, hosted at the Harbourfront Center, will showcase over 45 […]