Stories about Caribbean from March, 2006
Guyana: The phone conversation
Guyana 360 has received their copy of the recording of a phone conversation between the police commissioner and a member of parliament. Living Guyana doesn't seem to have received theirs, but posts a transcription of the conversation anyway.
Trinidad & Tobago: Not in Chaguaramas
The Trinidad & Tobago government's proposal to locate low-income housing on Trinidad's north-western peninsula is a bad idea, says Francomenz, in a well-documented post on the matter.
Haiti: “Shacking up” with America
Alice Backer links to an article on the new realities of US immigration which helped her understand how Haitian-born hip-hop star Wyclef Jean was able to vote in the recent Haitian elections: “it turns out he's shacked up, not married, to America”.
Cayman Islands: Grammar
Fed up with the quality of the writing in his comment thread, Cayblogger urges the people of the Cayman Islands “to unite in your indignation of all things grammatically incorrect, and stand up against the scourge of poor grammar”.
Barbados: A Caribbean education
Barbados Free Press links to an article which states that British children of Caribbean heritage are being sent back to Barbados to be educated.
Bahamas: The great land rush
As “the biggest sell-off of Bahamian land in history” takes place, Sir Arthur Foulkes recalls some earlier efforts at land development and speculation by both Bahamians and foreigners.
Aruba: The value of Lent
Though not a Catholic, ArubaGirl still appreciates the value of Lent as a period of rest and reflection after the frenzy of Carnival. Among her compatriots, however, she notes an increasing indifference towards observing the season.
The Caribbean blogosphere does Phagwah
A chowtal group performs at the Phagwah celebrations in Trinidad. By Nicholas Laughlin In the Caribbean, the Hindu spring festival of Holi is more commonly known by its Bhojpuri name of Phagwah. This past week, Hindus in the Caribbean celebrated Phagwah, with non-Hindus like Caribbean Free Radio also taking part...
Grenada: Cricket World Cup readiness
Will Grenada be ready to host six matches during the cricket World Cup in 2007? YingYang offers her views, with photos.
Cayman Islands: Expat bashing
Cayblogger takes a politician to task for implying that expatriate managers are preventing the advancement of locals.
Barbados: Indigenous claims
A claim made by indigenous people from Dominica and Guyana on Barbados’ Culpepper Island leaves Titilayo puzzled.
Barbados, USA: Historical ties
A note from an English subscriber inspires Linda to write about the ties between Colonial Barbados and America before and during the American Revolution.
Aruba: Status aparte and frightening food
ArubaGirl salutes her home country on the occasion of its 30th anniversary of Status Aparte status vis-à-vis the Netherlands. She also eats some frightening food.
Haiti: Pros and Cons on Resurrecting the Army
While President Preval wishes to dissolve the Haitian army for good, a recent commission would like to resurrect it. AyitiCherieConnexion weighs in (FR) with an analysis of the Haitian army's historical role as a repressive tool for presidents. AyitiCherie concludes however that since Haiti's neighbor the Dominican Rep. has an...
Guyana: PR journalists
Guyana 360 expresses concern over journalists who lend their services as PR personnel for political parties.
Guyana: Buying mangoes
Guyana-gyal learns that there are risks involved in buying mangoes.
Caribbean: Women writers’ blog
Over at BlogHer, Karen Walrond announces her new project, The Pan Collective, “a community blog featuring the voices of wonderful women writers from the Caribbean”.
Cayman Islands: The price of dope
A drug bust in Grand Cayman reveals that dope prices in the island are spiraling out of control. Cayblogger is very concerned.
Cayman Islands: Biodiversity project
Cayman Time reports on last week's launch of the Cayman Islands Darwin Project, whose centerpiece is a biodiversity action plan for the territory.
Barbados: Negrocrat redux
A New York Times writer Googles the word “negrocrat” and finds Barbados Free Press‘s reference to Prime Minister Owen Arthur's use of the term — naturally, BFP blogs about it.