“GRENADA-A CULINARY DELIGHT” FEATURED AT THE  SUCCESSFUL SPICE ISLAND CULTURAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND.
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“GRENADA-A CULINARY DELIGHT” FEATURED AT THE SUCCESSFUL SPICE ISLAND CULTURAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND.

The 5th annual Spice Island Cultural Festival, which took place from July 8 to July 10, was a celebrat in Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. . The 2022 festival,...

Jamaica and Jamaicans celebrate on Aug. 6
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Jamaica and Jamaicans celebrate on Aug. 6

On August 6, Jamaicans around the world will be celebrating. For the 2.9 million Jamaicans at home and the 1.8 million in the Diaspora, the day will mark Jamaica’s...

Summer in the City 2022
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Summer in the City 2022

Faybee’s at McKenzie Park on June 24 The Saint Jean Baptiste (Quebec’s national day) celebration is a day for many in our community to get outdoors and enjoy some...

Two friends and the festival they built
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Two friends and the festival they built

Felix Nadeau The West Island Blues Festival is back. On July 9, the 18th annual edition of the event returns to the outdoors at Dollard des Ormeaux Park after...

Reggae icon Vern Maytone rides with ‘riddims’ of various musical genres
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Reggae icon Vern Maytone rides with ‘riddims’ of various musical genres

It’s not unusual that Vernon Maytone has chosen to give his fans an extra servings of his musical delights by jam-packing his latest CD, Different Time with 18 tracks...

Obituaries April 8, 2022
Obituaries

Obituaries April 8, 2022

Hugh McDonald (Boo) Lashley Sunrise: March 7, 1948 – Sunset: March 26, 2022 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of: Hugh McDonald (Boo) Lashley of...

Tough times for Blaxx and Jah Cure
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Tough times for Blaxx and Jah Cure

Just when you think it can’t get any worse. Soca artist Blaxx is back in the hospital and Reggae Artist Jah Cure sentenced to six years in jail. And...

Cultural Farmer’s Power Music is out and available
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Cultural Farmer’s Power Music is out and available

Rosie Awori (LJI) No one can blame Cultural Farmer (Grell Jack) for really “liking himself” these days. After all the high-energy Montrealer is celebrating the release of a musical...

Celebrating BLACK HISTORY MONTH in Montreal
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Celebrating BLACK HISTORY MONTH in Montreal

Rosie Awori (LJI) This year Black History Month celebrations have once again been encumbered by COVID-19 restrictions and across Montreal most events and activities will continue to be virtual....

Looking Back and Looking Forward
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Looking Back and Looking Forward

If i ask my readers to express how they feel about 2021 in one word. What do you think their reply would be? Exhausting, Revealing, Relentless or Growth are...