Music in abundance at McKenzie Park in Cote des Neiges
Community News

Music in abundance at McKenzie Park in Cote des Neiges

Steelpan, drumming, calypso uptown on July 5 Contact Staff Steelband music will fill the air around McKenzie Park in Cote des Neiges as the annual Montreal International Steelpan Festival...

Of late, just a shadow of its once spectacular self
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Of late, just a shadow of its once spectacular self

Carifiesta’s 40th anniversary non-celebration Our once majestic Caribbean parade that provoked excitement and unbridled passion in our community and across North America has of late been a shadow of...

Diversity unlocks business success
Community News

Diversity unlocks business success

Business Development Bank of Canada celebrates diversity with Carifiesta Theme “There’s a misconception that, to be equal, we must all be the same. However, in my experience, having people...

Roots and the art of mas
Entertainment

Roots and the art of mas

Inskip, Evelyn and Seymour The “three musketeers” of Montreal’s most popular masquerade band committed to keep the color and splendor in the Carifiesta parade Contact Staff On Saturday, July...

The Mighty Sparrow awarded OBE
Entertainment

The Mighty Sparrow awarded OBE

For  those who grew up listening to his music, or  seen him perform over multiple generations, he will forever be known as the Mighty Sparrow. Over the years, he...

A Taste of the Caribbean
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A Taste of the Caribbean

New outdoor fun, food and music at the Old Port Montreal is known internationally as the city of festivals. From Jazz, comedy, reggae, beer and countless others, there’s always...

Grand steelband show in Cote des Neiges
Entertainment

Grand steelband show in Cote des Neiges

Get a taste of Salah Steelband Academy as they prepare for the International Panorama competition in T&T Contact Staff For many music lovers, the sound of a steelband in...

All About Jack Warner
Caribbean News

All About Jack Warner

A life of football, money and politics Egbert Gaye It’s a long way from Rio Claro, a lil’ village in southern Trinidad, to the hallowed halls of power and...

Summer In the City
Community News

Summer In the City

JAMAICA AND TRINIDAD DAYS IN THE PARC JEAN DRAPEAU For all intents and purposes it’s summer in Montreal, and when it’s summer in this city, then it’s festival season...

NEW GOVERNMENT IN GUYANA
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NEW GOVERNMENT IN GUYANA

Contentious elections bring change After 23 years of rule by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) the people of Guyana have voted for a change in government. In elections held...