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Hookie Weekend 2026 transitions from road vibes and J’ouvert celebrations to upscale experiences including After Dark, Havana Nights and Oasis. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hookie Weekend 2026 is preparing to showcase a different side of Caribbean festival culture as the annual celebration transitions from its high-energy road experiences to a series of premium social events focused […]

New Initiatives Follow Talks Between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley TORONTO, ON — Canada and Barbados are strengthening their long-standing partnership following recent discussions between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley focused on climate resilience, regional development, security, and economic cooperation. The meeting reinforced the […]

Tracy Moore to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 11th Annual Celebration of Resilience and Leadership BRAMPTON, ON — Women leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates, educators, and community changemakers will be recognized for their contributions to society during the 11th Annual Meet The Motivators (MTM) Impact Awards Gala, taking place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at The Garden […]

Unity Drum Fest Celebrates Culture During FIFA 2026 TORONTO, ON — As Toronto prepares to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026, a new cultural celebration is set to transform Nathan Phillips Square into a global gathering place of music, movement, and community. Presented by Ballet Creole in partnership with the South By South […]

Dawoud Bey Exhibition Explores Black History and Memory TORONTO, ON — The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) will welcome acclaimed American photographer and filmmaker Dawoud Bey back to Toronto this summer with a powerful exhibition exploring Black history, memory, migration, and the enduring relationship between landscape and the African diaspora. Opening July 24, 2026, Dawoud […]

Monica Lewis Helped Shape Toronto’s Little Jamaica TORONTO, ON — Monica Lewis, the pioneering entrepreneur whose Eglinton Avenue West beauty supply store became a cornerstone of Toronto’s Little Jamaica community and an important part of Canadian music history, has passed away. Her family announced her passing on June 5, remembering her as a beloved matriarch, […]

Toronto Newcomer Day Connects Communities TORONTO, ON — Thousands of residents gathered at Nathan Phillips Square and Toronto City Hall on May 29 as the City of Toronto hosted its 12th annual Toronto Newcomer Day, celebrating the contributions of newcomers and the diverse communities that help shape Canada’s largest city. The annual event brought together […]

ACCRA, GHANA — Jamaica and Ghana are continuing efforts to deepen diplomatic and development cooperation following high-level meetings between Jamaican officials and Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in Accra. According to Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith met with President Mahama during a courtesy call aimed at […]

HAMILTON, ONTARIO — Prime Minister Mia Mottley has congratulated Dr. Nicholas Brathwaite following his formal installation as Chancellor of McMaster University, describing his achievement as an example of Caribbean excellence and leadership on the global stage. In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Mottley praised Brathwaite’s lifelong commitment to service and leadership. “His journey reflects […]

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Jamaica has officially honoured former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller by naming the headquarters of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security after her in recognition of her decades of public service and contribution to national development. Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced the dedication on Tuesday, describing the gesture as a fitting […]