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WHITBY, Ontario – Whitby Trustee Tracy Brown has been elected Chair of the Durham District School Board (DDSB) for the 2024-25 academic year. The announcement was made following the DDSB’s annual Organizational Board Meeting held on November 18, 2023. First elected as a Trustee in 2022, Brown is an advocate for inclusive education and student […]

Toronto, Canada – Sizzla Kalonji’s Black Woman & Child, a masterpiece that redefined reggae music, is once again available to fans with a limited-edition green vinyl release. This groundbreaking album, first released in 1997, solidified Sizzla as one of reggae’s most influential modern artists and marked a turning point in the genre’s history. Produced by […]

Toronto, Ontario – The Barbados Canada Association (BCA) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Independence Fundraising Gala, a festive celebration of Barbadian heritage, culture, and community impact, set for November 30, 2024, at the Scarborough Convention Centre in Scarborough, Ontario. This annual signature event, hosted under the patronage of the Consul General of Barbados, marks the […]

Toronto, Canada – Reggae icon Capleton’s newest single, “Never Stop Trying,” has officially been submitted for consideration in the Reggae Recording of the Year category for the 2025 JUNO Awards. The track is a dynamic collaboration, featuring rapper and executive producer Lucci Gabana, producer Marcus Kane, and a compelling verse from reggae artist Contractor. Together, […]

Los Angeles, CA — Iconic publication EBONY has revealed its highly anticipated 2024 Power 100 list, celebrating Black achievements and innovation across a wide spectrum of fields. This year’s list honors standout figures like Keke Palmer, Keith Lee, Snoop Dogg, and Taraji P. Henson, recognizing their remarkable contributions to culture and community. These trailblazers, along […]

NEW YORK – The Urban One Podcast Network, a division of Urban One, Inc., has announced exceptional growth in its podcast reach, with a 381% surge in downloads and a 313% increase in unique listeners since its launch under two years ago. As the largest Black-owned media company in the United States, Urban One is known […]

POS, Trinidad – Trinidad and Tobago’s steelpan, an iconic symbol of resilience and creativity, is the focus of a new book, Mettle and Metal – The Birth of Steel Pan Music and the History of Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra, by renowned author A. Bukka Rennie. The book traces the extraordinary journey of the steelpan from […]

Kingston, Jamaica – In a significant move aimed at addressing the rising cost of living, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited on October 22, 2024. This partnership seeks to explore clean and affordable energy solutions that promise to […]

Kingston, Jamaica — Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, extended her heartfelt congratulations to renowned photographer Dave Reid for receiving the prestigious Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service (BH(M)). This recognition was presented during the 2024 Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards held at the National […]

Bridgetown, Barbados – In a significant meeting yesterday, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley engaged with Ilan Goldfajn, the President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), to address crucial development areas for Barbados, the Caribbean, and the Global South. During their discussions, Mottley emphasized the importance of collaboration in driving sustainable growth and economic resilience within […]