Sonya Biddle was a cultural and political force Community News

Sonya Biddle was a cultural and political force

Rosie Awori (LJI) With the passing of Sonya Biddle on January 20, our community and Montreal lost a vibrant and engaging personality that stamped her name on the landscape...

Music For Black History Month
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Music For Black History Month

As we now usher in the 2022 edition of Black History Month, I want to help you put together a soundtrack ( or uh, excuse me a “playlist” for...

T&T carnival come back again
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T&T carnival come back again

First and foremost I would like to offer my condolences to not only Loveman Kent’s family and friends but to our whole community. Loveman Kent passed away Wednesday, January...

Remembering Kent Merchant: The Love Man
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Remembering Kent Merchant: The Love Man

Across North American city where there is a Caribbean community, particularly people from Trinidad and Tobago, the likelihood is that the name Loveman Kent will resonate with music lovers....

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...

Minister Marci Ien intends to be an agent for change
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Minister Marci Ien intends to be an agent for change

Marci Ien considers it a perfect fit: her appointment as minister for Women, Gender Equality and Youth and her commitment to the issues that motivated her to get involved...

When the Caribbees Were Kings of Montreal Soccer
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When the Caribbees Were Kings of Montreal Soccer

Nineteen-seventy-one was a special year for soccer players from the Caribbean and their supporters in Montreal. It was the year that Caribbees Football Club, a team made up mainly...

Widespread Celebrations herald the new Republic of Barbados
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Widespread Celebrations herald the new Republic of Barbados

The celebration of music, dance, pomp and pageantry started at dusk on November 29, and extended through to midnight when the country erupted in an outburst of joy to...

T&T’s Nigel Paul Punches His Way To AIBA Glory
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T&T’s Nigel Paul Punches His Way To AIBA Glory

By Robin Morais Overcoming obstacles, both inside and outside of the Boxing ring, is nothing new for Trinidad and Tobago’s Super Heavyweight boxer Nigel Paul, who was forced to...

Shaggy ushers in the holidays with an island vibe
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Shaggy ushers in the holidays with an island vibe

It’s definitely beginning to look and feel like Christmas. Our centres are decorated ever so beautifully, Christmas music is on the airwaves and veteran dancehall artist Shaggy just dropped...