Stories about Disaster from April, 2006
Ghana: Ferry boat accident
My Heart is in Accra reports and comments on the ferry accident on Lake Volta in Northern Ghana in which a boat built to carry 70 passengers had at least...
The Week That Was in Bahrain
Bahrain made the headlines worldwide this week after 58 party-goers were killed when a traditional dhow sank, off the Kingdom last Thursday (March 31). Bloggers were quick to react to...
Ukraine: Office Fire
Petro of Petro's Jotter recounts an early morning fire in his office building.
Caribbean: Cruise ship cuts
One cruise line is planning to remove half its vessels from the Caribbean on account of high costs associated with hurricanes, says Mad Bull: “We are going to have to...
Caribbean: Animal welfare
At the Caribbean Beat Weblog, Sabrina searches on the internet for help with a sick stray dog and finds Caribbean Animal Welfare, a web site offering information and resources for...
Hungary: “Real Community Politics”
As the Danube water continues to rise, Paul of Further Ramblings of a N.Irish Magyar thinks various Hungarian parties’ activists have a chance to get involved in “real community politics”...
Caribbean: Hurricane forecast
Linda Thompkins reports on a recent meeting held to discuss the 2006 hurricane season and its implications for the Caribbean. The hurricane season begins officially on June 1.
Estonia: 1994 Ferry Disaster Controversy Continues
Giustino of Itching for Eestimaa writes about the controversy surrounding the 1994 Estonian ferry disaster and likens it to JFK assassination.
Hungary: Budapest Prepares For Flood
Timbo of The Hungary Years posts pictures of how Budapest is preparing for the flood. Pestiside.hu writes about disaster tourism and media attention: “The English-speaker of unidentified origin […] speculated...
Afghanistan: Children
Afghan reality says according to a Unicef report, Afghanistan remains a country where 600 children under the age of five die every day, mostly from preventable causes.
Grenada: Nutmeg
“Not much gets prepared in our kitchen without a bit of nutmeg being added,” writes Francine over at The Pan Collective in a post which celebrates the versatility of Grenada's...
The Week That Was in Bahrain
Bad news travels fast , faster than tragedies and their full scope unfold. A tragic incident in Bahrain brings bloggers together to express their condolences to those who have left their dear and near ones. May their souls rest in peace.
