Front Row Left to Right: Carlton Darby, His Royal Highness King Nana Yaw Osam, The Queen, David Betty, Dr. Sylvanus Thompson, and Charles Gordon Over 60 persons representing 7 groups walked for either 5 KM or 10 KM despite the rainy morning. Seven Groups: Ardenne Alumni Association, Jamaica Foundation Hamilton (walked in Hamilton), Heritage Singers, Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association, Clarendon College Alumni Association, Jamaican Ex-Firefighters Association, and Dinthill Alumni Association. The event sponsors were Shontelle Dubois Fitness, Sweet DU Smoothies and Juice Bar, the Caribbean Camera a ..read more

From left – Andre De Grasse, Brendon Rodney, Jerome Blake and Aaron Brown In the World Athletic Relays, Canada’s men’s 4×100 relay secured second place behind the United States with Brendon Rodney, Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake, and Andre De Grasse finishing in 37.89 seconds, just shy of the American’s 37.40-second run. Japan claimed third with a time of 38.10. Nassau allotted the first 14 out of 16 slots for each Olympic relay in Paris. The Canadian men had already qualified on Saturday by winning their heat and securing the third-fastest time. The women’s 4×100 and 4×400 relay teams also compete ..read more

Alison Hinds By Stephen Weir Too bad Dr. Hinds doesn’t make house calls because the May 17 Bloom into Power luncheon, featuring the famed Soca singer, is sold out. If you don’t already have a ticket, you’re out of luck to hear Alison Hinds speak at this non-profit. The organizers plan to hold a luncheon next year, and here’s hoping that Dr. Hinds will be one of the speakers. By the way, the Barbadian singer received an honorary degree from the University of the West Indies last November, hence the honorific title attached to her name. The Caribbean Camera featured an article about the Bloom in ..read more

Adjoba Messam By Lincoln DePradine The price of food is a serious concern for many Canadians. Perhaps, the situation is best exemplified by a current consumers’ protest known as the month-of-May boycott of the Loblaw supermarket chain. Chief among the group’s “demands” is that Loblaw lowers its prices by 15 percent. So, when “Sista in Health’’ received a cash donation, the community organization knew that a portion would be allocated to groceries, as part of the programs it offers to Black women. According to Sista in Health, program participants are provided with “in-person cooking sessions ..read more

The commemoration of Indian Arrival Days – also sometimes known as Indian Survival Days – across the Caribbean each May and June serves as an annual reminder of a complex historical chapter that began in the 19th century — this is not the only time of year Indian Arrival Days happen, but several are concentrated in the next month or so.  This period marked the introduction of Indian indentured laborers to the Caribbean region under conditions that were often harsh and exploitative, while distinct from the brutalities of chattel slavery that it succeeded following abolition. These laborers ..read more

 The Canadian Premier League (CPL) and Volkswagen Canada are joining forces once more this season to launch the 2024 Volkswagen FC: Game Changers program. This initiative aims to recognize and celebrate five remarkable Canadians who are making a positive impact on their communities through their dedication to soccer. Mark Noonan, Commissioner of the Canadian Premier League. Building on the success of its debut in 2022, the program annually highlights individuals who embody Volkswagen Canada’s ethos of ‘Be the Change’ by assuming leadership roles within Canada’s soccer landscape and drivin ..read more

From left – awardees Stanley J. Julien_ Deland Kamanga_ Dr. Pamela Appelt_ Dr. Claudette McGowan_ Raj Kothari_ Air Canada rep Norman Haughton_ and Justice Hugh L. Fraser By Lincoln DePradine Many young and bright Caribbean men and women – eager to obtain a university education at the region’s premier tertiary institution, but without the financial means to do so – will now have their dreams come true. They will be the beneficiaries of University of the West Indies (UWI) scholarships, through money raised last month at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto. Organizers of the 2024 UWI Toronto Benefi ..read more

From Left: Rosemary Sadlier, Mayor Olivia Chow, Velma Morgan, and Ross Cadastre Last Saturday, the 42nd annual Harry Jerome Awards, hosted by the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA), showcased an extraordinary celebration of leadership, innovation, and community spirit, marking it as one of the most memorable events in its storied history. The gala, attended by luminaries from across Canada, honored outstanding achievements within the Black community, emphasizing the power of recognition and support in fostering excellence and empowerment among Black professionals and entreprene ..read more

Karen Flynn By Neil Armstrong Photo credit: Andrea Peart Williams A Jamaican Canadian academic, Dr. Karen Flynn, has been invested as the Terrance & Karyn Endowed Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, College of Nursing. At the investiture, which was held on April 30, Dean Eileen Collins, UIC College of Nursing said the occasion celebrated three extraordinary nurse faculty formally seated in some of the most prestigious roles the college has to offer. The others were Shannon Halloway as the Heung Soo & Mi Ja Kim Endowed Faculty Scholar, and Janna Stephens as Nursing Collegia ..read more

Lyndon George Members of the Black community in Hamilton are spearheading efforts to establish an advisory panel aimed at tackling concerns regarding policing in the city. According to Lyndon George, Executive Director of Hamilton’s Anti-Racism Resource Centre (HARRC), the initiative stems from extensive community discussions, gaining momentum following a town hall hosted by HARRC in February. The proposed panel would convene Black residents on a monthly basis to raise questions and address issues with the police service and board. George emphasized ongoing efforts to bolster community support ..read more