Stories about Caribbean from June, 2007
Guyana: Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!
Guyana-Gyal identifies with a beloved comic strip character in beating “the glooms”.
Bermuda: Putting Education First
As teachers in Bermuda go on a work-to-rule for pay increases, IMHO.bm wonders “when exactly are we going to start putting our children first?”
Bahamas: Where are we Going?
In the face of several troubling developments, Sidney Sweeting at WeblogBahamas.com asks the question, “Quo Vadis Bahamas?”
Trinidad & Tobago: Road Carnage
Now is Wow reprints a Letter to the Editor that she wrote out of concern about irresponsible driving practices on Trinidad and Tobago's roads, while Trinidad and Tobago News Blog agrees that the carnage on the streets is not normal.
Jamaica: Blog Novel
Jamaican Geoffrey Philp has just finished a novel inspired by the blogosphere – and his agent thinks its “the first of its kind in fiction”.
Guyana: International Image
Living Guyana quotes an Associated Press report to make a point about how Guyana is being perceived by the international community following the foiled JFK terror plot.
Bahamas: OTEC Facility in the Offing?
Could the Bahamas be the ideal location for an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion facility? Bahama Pundit explores the possibilities.
Trinidad & Tobago: Indigenous People – Political Mileage?
The CAC Review can tell that it is election season in Trinidad and Tobago: “It is at times like these the indigenous people are often fondly called to mind…”
Bahamas: Crime & Tourism
“Earth to the Caribbean … why would anyone want to visit if one does not feel safe!” Scared Monkeys is concerned about the Bahamas’ rising crime rates in tourist areas.
Trinidad & Tobago: Journalism 101
This Beach Called Life writes tongue-in-cheek about why he wants to be a journalist: “Journalists are quite unique and have the power to save the world in one column, but only after editing.”
Haiti: Haitian Film
The Haitian Eclectic links to the trailer of a Haitian film that “follows two gang leaders who took over a slum in Haiti right before Aristide's 2004 forced exit.”
Guyana: Religious Tolerance
“Most people in Guyana are very tolerant of the religious beliefs of others. Which is why this whole thing is so hard to swallow.” Stella Ramsaroop tries to get her head around the alleged involvement of Guyanese nationals in the JFK terror plot.
Barbados, Jamaica: Police Dropped the Ball
In response to the news that the former Pakistan cricket coach died of natural causes, Barbados Underground “has found the handling of the Woolmer case to be highly incompetent given the information which has been made public so far. The international event CWC 2007 did not deserve to be tainted...
Grenada: Underwater Sculpture Gallery
Thomas K is thrilled to discover an underwater sculpture garden off the coast of Grenada.
Barbados: Mercury Alert
Barbados Free Press is all for saving electricity – but believes that consumers should be educated about the potential risks of using Compact Florescent Lamps: “The problem is mercury – a toxic element with a long history of causing death, insanity and incurable health problems. Where will the mercury-laced CFLs...
Jamaica: Caribbean Americans and the American dream
Geoffrey Philp confesses that he had no intention of becoming a Caribbean-American, because he wanted to be known only as a Jamaican writer – but he now realises that Caribbean-Americans “have had a significant role in shaping the conscience of America”.
Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados: West Indies Decline
West Indies Cricket Blog quotes Sir Gary Sobers and former England captain Mike Arthurton on the decline of West Indies cricket.
Martinique: Legislative Election Underwhelms
le blog de [moi] writes about the legislative elections in Martinique [Fr], noting that 65% percent of voters stayed home–nearly the same proportion as voted in the French presidential election. Understandable, [moi] writes, given the mediocrity of the candidates.
St Vincent & The Grenadines: Beauty or Brains?
Abeni cannot help but recall West Indian poet Paul Keens-Douglas’ parody on beauty shows while watching a local beauty pageant: “We learnt from one contestant that global warming is a good thing for any country in the world. Another seemed to not understand the meaning of the word extracurricular.”
Jamaica: Police Corruption
Francis Wade shares his thoughts about police corruption in Jamaica: “At a pay rate that is abysmal, how much can be expected? They have dangerous jobs, in one of the most dangerous cities in the world, and they can barely afford to scratch out a basic existence. Their response is...
Haiti: Impressions of Haiti
“I spent a good number of hours in the country trying to come to terms that this magical western portion of Hispaniola was not living up to all the negative hype too often attached to the greater Haiti.” Adrienne Wilson posts the last in her series of articles about her...
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