Some Toronto cultural groups are choosing to centre the folklore, ancestral practices and storytelling that have long been part of Carnivals across the diaspora this season. (Courtesy: northernjumbies, bluedevilmokojumbiemas/Instagram) As Toronto Carnival nears, Northern Jumbies and Blue Devils Mas Camp are looking beyond feathers and sequins to preserve the folklore, traditions and resistance that shaped … Continue reading ‘Carnival was never respectable’: How Toronto mas camps are reclaiming the body, power and public space this Carnival season
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In the 2021 Census, Canada counted 165 foreign-trained ACB PhD holders of working age. How are they faring? July 27, 2026 (Waterloo) – New analysis of Statistics Canada’s 2021 Census shows African- and Caribbean-born immigrants who arrive in Canada with a doctorate already in hand are stuck, unemployed at 4 times the rate of Canadian-born PhDs, … Continue reading Almost All of Canada’s ‘ACB’ PhD Immigrants Are African. Here’s How They’re Doing
The Mighty Terra poses with his daughters Alison (left) and Nadia, son-in-law Eric Lusamba on Nadia and Eric's wedding day in August 2009, and his son Aldrick (Photo Ron Fanfair blog...contributed) July 28, 2026 To generations of Saint Lucians, Pancruce Theodore was more than a calypso legend. He was the voice that challenged governments, celebrated … Continue reading The Mighty Terra leaves a legacy that echoes across Saint Lucia and Canada
Juhakenson Blaise Jul. 28, 2026 The Provisional Electoral Council authorities publish a long-awaited calendar after weeks of criticism over the lack of an official timetable, scheduling the first round of the vote for Dec. 13, with a runoff on Feb. 21, 2027 Overview: Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council has released a revised electoral calendar scheduling the … Continue reading Haiti sets Dec. 13 date for first national election in a decade
BELPRI-UB LAUNCHES REPORT ON MONEY IN BELIZEAN POLITICSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBELIZE CITY, Belize, 28 July 2026The Belize Policy Research Institute at the University of Belize (BELPRI-UB) today , at the Belize City House of Culture.Produced in-house by BELPRI-UB’s Executive Director Dylan Vernon and Policy Analyst Devon Paulino, the Report provides the first comprehensive independent assessment of … Continue reading Belize Policy Research Institute at the University of Belize launched its landmark report, Money in Belizean Politics: Breaking the Regulation Deadlock
Jamaican farmworkers arrive in Canada as the landmark Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program celebrates its 60th anniversary (Photo by Ron Fanfair) July 24, 2026 When Victor Robinson boarded a flight to Canada on July 23, he wasn’t simply beginning another growing season. He was continuing a journey that has spanned nearly four decades. For the 67-year-old … Continue reading Sixty years of Jamaican farmworkers in Canada
TORONTO, July 28, 2026 /CNW/ -- George Brown Polytechnic's Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), in partnership with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), will bring together tourism leaders from Canada and the Caribbean for the Canadian-Caribbean Tourism Resilience Symposium: Co-Designing the Next Decade on July 29 and 30, 2026, at Limberlost Place. "This symposium was … Continue reading George Brown Polytechnic brings Canadian and Caribbean tourism leaders together to build a more resilient future for the sector
July 21, 2026 Caribbean News Global CANADA / UAE - As the European Commission's 2028 deadline for phasing out Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs approaches, the five Caribbean governments involved (Saint Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda) have moved quickly to show Brussels they are serious about reform. Caribbean … Continue reading Saving Caribbean Citizenship by Investment: Sam Bayat on why reform has to start with the politicians, not the applicants
Screenshot The Art Museum is thrilled to present a celebratory cycle of programming titled Carnival Blues to mark the conclusion of the exhibition Land. Sea. Sugar. Salt.: Terrestrial and Aquatic Contemplations of the Caribbean. Guest-curated by Bushra Junaid and Natalie Wood, the program is inspired by the exhibition’s multifaceted geographical, historical, environmental, cultural and deeply personal reflections on … Continue reading Carnival Blues – 23-24, 2026 University of Toronto
Interested in the GRIT 2026 Trade Mission to Canada? Join our upcoming Virtual Information Session to learn more about this exciting opportunity for eligible women-led businesses seeking to explore the Canadian market. During the session, prospective applicants will receive important information on: ✅ The purpose and activities of the trade mission✅ Eligibility criteria and the … Continue reading Trade Mission to Canada – Join the Virtual Information Session