All posts on August 8th, 2016

It was another hot summer’s day in Montreal, tourists walking the streets of downtown Montreal. God Bless America and the Benjamins! Down at the barbershop the air conditioner was working overtime. Midnight was in town, just back from the Caribana extravaganza in Toronto, so he stopped by for a visit. He couldn’t stop talking about how successful it was. “Even the mayor of Toronto was dancing on a float,” he said. “The whole city was behind Caribana. It generated over $400 million, more than the Formula 1 (Grand Prix) and the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Singularly or combined, none of …

Ms. Maxine Payne of Barbados earns bragging rights Contact Staff On Sunday, July 24, Ms. Maxine Payne of Barbados was crowned “The Best Coconut Sweet Bread Maker in Montreal’s Caribbean at the first COCONUT SWEET BREAD COMPETITION organized by Playmas Montreal Cultural Association. Her coconut-bread was judged the nicest tasting and with the best texture, and based on the entries submitted by 14 contestants who originated in Caribbean countries where the baked delight is considered a delicacy. Second Place went to Ms. Jennice Jordan of Trinidad & Tobago and Ms. Emelda Phillips of Grenada was judged 3rd with Ms. Edda …

by Neville “Nato” Brown After two hours of fierce competition by 14 calypsonians, former federal cabinet minister Jean Augustine crowned Joel “Connector” Davis the 2016 Canadian Calypso Monarch. Montrealer Dennis James held his own with a respectable fourth place showing. The competition took place on Sunday, July 24, when more than 300 calypso lovers filled The Latvian Canadian Center in Toronto to witness the crowning of The 2016 Canadian Calypso Monarch. No stranger to the competition stage, Connector had the audience on their feet with his rendition, “THE DRESS.” Dressed like a woman, the popular calypsonian, who is originally from …

Inter-Faith Church Service On Saturday 20,  August 2016 an Interfaith service to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the independence of Guyana will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. This is one of the various events organized for this year. Make an effort to be part of this history-making event. The service is scheduled to start at 4.00 p.m. It’s an invitation for all especially Guyanese to be present. “Come along and bring your friends and share the Guyanese experience, as we ask continued blessings on our country people and government. Visit our Website at GCAOM.ORG” House of Mercy’s  Favour …

Jerk Fest in Chateauguay on August 20 On Saturday, August , 20 all roads lead to Chateauguay for the Jerk Fest at the Park on the  corner of Anjou Blvd and Maple Street. The all-day event will be a treat  for the entire family with an endless supply of food including Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Jerk Poutine and Jamaican Patties. In addition to the food,  come for the music because the great Stone Love will be there , together with our own Mikey Dangerous and Jason Brown. There will also be an endless line-up of deejays:  Platinum Sound, DJ Savage, …