Stories about Caribbean from January, 2008
Bahamas: R.I.P. Dr. Thompson
Ringplay Productions acknowledges the passing of “a great patron of the arts”, Dr. John Wavell Thompson.
Trinidad & Tobago: Blogging About Books
As Nicholas Laughlin blogs about the books that have impressed him this year, Sharon Millar reviews one that's on his list, saying: “Having talked so much about the Diaspora in the last six months, it's ironic that a book written out of the Spanish Antilles is the one that would...
Jamaica: Big Up!
Francis Wade analyses the Jamaican custom of “bigging up”.
Dominica, USA: The Turnout in Iowa
Living Dominica says the Iowa caucuses remind her of Dominica “where everyone is passionate about politics.”
Barbados: The True Caribbean
“Every place in the Caribbean is exactly what it is, no more and no less, flaws and all”: Gallimaufry takes issue with the utopian perception of the region, appealing to travelers to “see it as a place in its own right, and not just a tourist destination”.
Barbados: The Issue of Agriculture
In Barbados’ upcoming elections, “one of the major differences unfolding between the two parties is its agriculture policy” – but Barbados Underground wonders if people really care about the issue.
US Virgin Islands: Bird Count
The 108th Christmas Bird Count is being held in St. John this weekend: News of St. John says it remains to be seen how much of an impact real estate development and global warming have had on bird populations.
Trinidad & Tobago: Wish List
“I want the administrators and politicians to stop playing games with the public good…to remember that ‘minister’ is not a synonym for ‘Lord’ but for ‘servant’, and ‘representative’ means that you're not sitting in the House looking into your own interests”: Keith in Trinidad puts forward his wish list for...
Jamaica: False Prophets
“It seems prophecies are the order of the day this year! Some foresee an increase in crime here in Jamaica, while others see a much brighter future…”: Stunner's Afflictions is “very skeptical of these so-called self proclaimed prophets”.
Gyuana: Bonding at Bourda
After Signifyin’ Guyana blogs about a short story entitled Bourda, which “gives an engaging account of a group of men going to a cricket match at Bourda”, a female cricket fan writes in to share what the experience of attending matches at Guyana's famous cricket ground was like for women.
Barbados: Political Entertainment
Boyce Voice thinks that “the massive 20,000 people who came out to see the Democratic Labour Party’s Political Launch and Cultural Extravaganza” is “an excellent example that there can be a mix between entertainment and politics”, while the mere concept of it makes Cheese-on-bread! go hmmm…
Caribbean: 2007 – The Year of Elections
What was potentially the Caribbean post that had the most impact in 2007? Janine Mendes-Franco gives a quick roundup of the big regional stories of the past year.
Trinidad & Tobago: Video Killed The Radio Star
“I’ve never been one for new year’s resolutions, but if there’s one goal I have for 2008 it’s to make peace with online video”: Caribbean Free Radio gets ready to roll camera.
Jamaica: 2007 Tunes
Jamaican Marlon James posts his picks for the best music of 2007.
Barbados: Here Are The Candidates
It's officially election season in Barbados as Cheese-on-bread! begins her analysis of the parliamentary candidates, district by district.
Guyana: 2008 Wishes
“I want to make a li’l wish for everybody. Salut. Sante. Warm hugs on cold days. Nice cool drinks when your life-pot get too hot”: Guyana-Gyal wishes everyone a fulfilling 2008.
Dominica: Year of the Frog
Dominica's “mountain chicken” is now on the endangered list. Steve's Dominica links to the story.
Bahamas, Haiti: Cultural Traditions
Dan Schweissing mixes traditional New Year's festivities with Caribbean cultural traditions, “making for a truly cross-cultural celebration.”
Trinidad & Tobago, St. Lucia: Zipping into the New Year
Now is Wow uses a Rainforest Canopy adventure in St. Lucia as a metaphor for 2008: “A zippy exciting happy natural heightened trusting new year.”
St. Vincent & the Grenadines: 2007 Events
“Political parties in the Caribbean took camapaigning to new heights with the use of the internet; one November afternoon, the earth shook for what seemed like an eternity”: Abeni welcomes the New Year by listing the events that stood out for her in 2007.
Jamaica: Mandeville Views
Montego Bay Day By Day shares the view from Mandeville in Jamaica.
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