Stories from 27 June 2006
Barbados: Not just the Opposition
Barbados Free Press responds to the Barbados Labour Party's critique of the opposition party's behaviour in the House of Assembly with a call for greater overall transparency with regard to the activities of the House.
Jamaica, Cuba: Med school employment woes
Jamaicans studying medicine in Cuba fear they won't find employment when they return home, reports Medicina Cubana.
Panama: The Tree Climber
Irving from Al Aire Libre lists all of the trees that he wants to climb in Panama.
Panama: Forgotten Issues . . . reminder
A (very musical) blog called Asi es la Vida en Panama has a short list of forgotten cases and crimes that have not been solved yet, this is probably a wake up call for our Panamanian government's delays. Don't be surprised if there's a James Blunt song in the background.
Jamaica: More meetings with Bob
In reponse to a post about his encouters with Bob Marley, Geoffrey Philp receives a note from dub poet Malachi Smith about his own meetings with the reggae superstar.
We Are the Champion!
JAINE K1M puts together some fantatic photos showing how Koreans support their national soccer team in Germany 2006 FIFA World Cup. I know many Koreans have been down since yesterday and that you are all mad and furious about the game, but I also know you are all proud of...
UN Human Rights Council & Presidential Election
Several bloggers wrote about the presence of Saeed Mortazavi, Tehran chief prosecutor, in the Iranian delegation to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. A few bloggers tried to find out why Iranian government sent such a representative with a very poor human rights record. Some other bloggers try to...
Geisha Blog
Geisha Blog has made a series of great posts to introduce Japanese tradition and culture. The latest entry is about the public bathhouse.
Thailand: Street Elephants
The blogger at My Thailand Diary encounters elephants in Chiang Mai city and wonders if elephants belong to the jungle or the city.
Philippines: Freshmen in Campus
The new school term has started in Philippines and Rex at the King of Chocolates blog encounters freshmen on his campus. The blogger welcomes the freshies and remembers his first day at the campus.
