· August, 2008

Stories about Trinidad & Tobago from August, 2008

Trinidad & Tobago: Taking Action

“Funny how we have all these conveniences to make our lives easier but we still can’t find time to do things like learn to be self-sufficient”: Trinidadian blogger Attillah Springer...

11 August 2008

Trinidad & Tobago: Unchained?

“Here every creed and race find an equal place but there is no solidarity. Only the Africans celebrate the fact that they are free. Only the Indians celebrate the fact...

5 August 2008

Caribbean: Emancipate Yourselves

Today is Emancipation Day in many West Indian territories - the day that effectively celebrates the end of slavery, when all slaves were legally declared free. One hundred and seventy odd years later, a few Caribbean bloggers pay tribute to their forefathers, whose sacrifice has earned them their freedom today...

1 August 2008