Stories from 11 September 2007
Trinidad & Tobago: Remembering September 11
“A few months after the events in New York City thebookmann had an usual dream where he was part of the World Trade Center Memorial project”: Thebookmann shares his personal memorial for the victims of September 11, 2001.
Trinidad & Tobago: New Art Space
On the heels of the recent closing of Trinidad's contemporary art centre CCA7, The Caribbean Beat Blog is pleased that an alternative space for “the Anglophone Caribbean's most energetic and eclectic art scene” is emerging.
Barbados: Bajans Being Sidelined?
The Chinese Ambassador to Barbados, in an address to the Barbados South Rotary Club, explained that all Chinese workers on the island have work permits. Notes from the Margin thinks that he is missing the point.
Barbados, Jamaica: A Good Citizen
Following the controversy in Jamaica over the dual citizenship of certain successful electoral candidates, Caribbean Comment explores the idea of what it means to be a citizen.
Bahamas: Best Little Country?
Craig Butler, blogging at Bahama Pundit, would like to think that the Bahamas is “the best little country in the world…but then the reality sets in and I have to check myself.”
Anguilla: Development Benefitting Locals?
“I had always understood that one of the excuses for permitting hotel development on our island was the consequential improvements that would come to the lives of Anguillians”: Corruption-free Anguilla has a few concerns.
Video-blogging from battlefield in Afghanistan
Vaughan Smith, founder of the Frontline Club for journalists in London, is video-blogging from Afghanistan on Frontline's blog. On September 1, 2007 he reported on a battle between British and Afghan soldiers against the Taliban. Vaughan said: The Green Zone is the area on either side of the Helmand River,...
Africa: Who owns the African blogosphere?
Daudi Were asks, “who owns the African blogosphere?”: “In my opinion the internet is a space through which discussion takes place and blogs are the tool through which we utilise that space for discussion. In other words this space we have carved on the internet is our land and bloggers...
Africa: Africans need to “villagize” the Internet
Despite advances in information and communication technologies, rural stories in Africa remain untold: “Ngurumo told the Indaba that Africa has to “villagize” the internet and make sure that people in the rural areas blog, podcast and tell their stories to the world.”
Brunei: Tourism in Brunei
The Observer is asking readers to comment on oil rich Brunei's foray into tourism industry in order to diversify its economy.
Thailand: Cost of Living in Phuket
The Lost Boy blogs about his daily costs living in Phuket – a popular tourist destination in the South of Thailand.
Philippines: Porn Site and Freedom of Expression
Reason is the Reason does not agree the Filipino government's action against a local porn site. “Is it government’s business, then, to meddle in the freely-undertaken, consensual actions of its adult citizens?”
Thailand: Cyber Crimes Law
Bangkok Pundit translates and describes the new cyber-crimes Law in Thailand.
China: How about SMS Spam?
The Chinese government started to censor SMS against harmful message, such as political “rumors”, including death figures in flood. However, when it comes to commercial SMS spam, it seems that no one is in charge. ESWN translated a blog post about a blogger trying to file complaint against annoying SMS...
China: Popular Reporters’ Blogs Forced To Shut Down
Zuo Ai Chung wrote in v360 about the pressure reporter bloggers are facing these days. Many were forced to censor their own work (by deleting or editing their posts), some were forced to shut down (zh). Zuo has deleted his own blog.
Egypt: Algerians Protest Bombings
“Thousands of Algerians took to the streets to protest the recent suicide attacks that killed tens,” writes the Big Pharaoh from Egypt. “Very good news. I’m still dreaming of mass protests across the Arab world against the daily carnage in Iraq. I know I’ll be dreaming for a long time,”...
Israel/Palestine: End the Conflict
On October 18, OneVoice will engage and mobilize hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and Israelis in a “People’s Summit”. Ordinary citizens will speak out in unprecedented numbers against violent extremism and demand that their leaders negotiate and implement a two-state solution, announced the website. Live music, speeches by dignitaries and...
Israel: Coptic-Ethiopian Dispute
Gilad Lotan was in Israel recently and takes us to the heart of a 30-year-old dispute between the Ethiopian and Coptic churches over the the ownership of Dir Sultan, a structure found on the rooftop of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. “Today Ethiopian monks and one Coptic monk live...
Argentina: BarCamp Buenos Aires
Mariano Amartino of Denken Über [ES] is looking forward to BarCamp Buenos Aires, which will take place on September 29.
Argentina: New Airline Coming Soon
Expat Argentina [ES] presents some interesting news for travelers. A new domestic airline called AirPampas will soon be flying Argentine skies and may provide some competition for Aerolineas Argentinas.
Bolivia: The Problem with Telecentros
There have been criticisms of the “Telecentros,” which are internet centers created by the government. Hugo Miranda of Angel Caido [ES] analyzes some of the problems and advantages of these connected places of learning.
