Stories about Trinidad & Tobago from November, 2010
Caribbean: Supporting the CRB
Regional litbloggers are encouraging one another to support The Caribbean Review of Books’ year-end donation drive.
Trinidad & Tobago: The Kamla Debacle
Outlish asks of the hoopla surrounding the Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister's recent statements: “What's the real issue? Compassion or Caribbean rivalry?”
Trinidad & Tobago: PM's Statement Causes Backlash
Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister has come under fire for her statements about hurricane relief to some of the CARICOM nations that were severely damaged by Hurricane Tomas. Bloggers throughout the Caribbean archipelago were offended by the sentiment that any release of the twin island republic's aid dollars hinged on reciprocal economic benefits.
Caribbean: Light Over Darkness
Today is the Hindu Festival of Lights – and while Barbados Free Press wishes everyone a “Subh Divali”, Trinidad diaspora blogger Jumbie's Watch is concerned about “problems with the hazards caused by fireworks” and Globewriter, in the context of LGBT rights, says: “Divali…is the Hindu celebration of light over darkness...
Trinidad & Tobago: New Literary Festival & Award
Regional litbloggers are thrilled to learn about a new literary festival – and prize for Caribbean literature – “organised and judged by Caribbean people, of genuinely international scope.”
Trinidad & Tobago: Being Gay
Seldo.com writes a moving letter to gay teens in Trinidad and Tobago with the message that “it gets better”.
Caribbean: Relief Must Have Benefits?
Caribbean bloggers are offended by the Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister's statements about hurricane relief to hard-hit CARICOM countries; The Undisputed Truth says the backlash has begun.
Trinidad & Tobago: Bullying is No Joke
“Let us guard our own tongues against harsh and cruel words. Let us teach our youth respect for others. Let us teach them that hurting another (physically or verbally) is anything but funny”: Outlish blogs about bullying.
Trinidad & Tobago: Gender, Governance & Being Prepared
The Opposition Leader suggests that there was an over-reaction by the Office Disaster Preparedness and Management to Tropical Storm Tomas; 5am at Mango Media Caribbean says: “I don't for a second think that the ODPM nor the Government caused undue panic. They sent out the warnings. They encouraged people to...
