Latest posts by Janine Mendes-Franco from September, 2007
Barbados: Blogs Breaking News
As the mainstream media in Barbados finally prints a controversial story that was initially broken by blogs, Barbados Underground writes: “We speak for the Blogosphere when we say that we are prepared to work with all media entities to ensure that pertinent issues are exposed for public consumption.”
Bahamas, USA: Health Insurance
“I do not believe that my health is a commodity that the ‘market’ — any market — should determine. That’s what I elect my governments for,” writes Nicolette Bethel, as she examines the issue of health insurance.
Trinidad & Tobago: Fairy Tale Ending?
Jumbie's Watch compares the political goings-on in Trinidad and Tobago with an Enid Blyton fairy tale.
Trinidad & Tobago: Open Letter
Taran Rampersad receives a letter from Trinidad and Tobago's Minister of Planning and Development – and writes one back.
Jamaica: Corporate Culture
According to Chronicles from a Caribbean Cubicle, corporate culture is difficult to change – unless you want to make it worse!
Guyana: No Man is an Island?
“In many respects, Guyana is like an island,” writes Guyana Providence Stadium, as he blogs about the country's transportation infrastructure.
Trinidad & Tobago: Moko Jumbies
Stefan Falke is thrilled that one of his photos of Trinidad's Moko Jumbies (Carnival characters on stilts) has been published in the New York Times.
Trinidad & Tobago: Beach Cleanup
“I hope that this post makes you more appreciative of your environment…it really was sad (and gross) how much plastic debris we cleared. I wish that here in Trinidad and Tobago we took our roles as collective custodians more seriously”: TriniGourmet.com takes part in a beach cleanup effort and posts...
Bahamas: School Privatization
Rick Lowe at WeblogBahamas.com links to a study that supports his views on school privatization.
Trinidad & Tobago: Crime Statement
The Manicou Report is not impressed with a Trinidadian Independent Senator's statement on a crime-related issue.
Jamaica: Blogs on the Rise
Silicon Caribe says although “the blog as media is fledgling in the Caribbean…we’re excited to watch where it goes.”
Haiti: Flour Prices Go Up
“The phrase ‘give us this day our daily bread’ suddenly takes on a whole new meaning,” writes Theo at Pwoje Espwa as he talks about the sudden increase in the price of flour in Haiti.
Cuba, Jamaica: Diplomatic Relations
Cuba Journal links to a Jamaican news story that confirms the island's newly elected government will continue to foster diplomatic relations with Cuba.
Trinidad & Tobago: Film Festival 2007
Both Studio Film Club and IZATRINI.com blog about the upcoming Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival.
Barbados: Net Neutrality
Notes From The Margin is concerned about the issue of Net Neutrality and how it affects the Caribbean: “For those of us on the outside of the US we could find ourselves as permanent second class citizens of the web.”
Bahamas: Climate Change
Larry Smith at Bahama Pundit blogs about “the economics of pollution”.
Trinidad & Tobago: New Police Logo
“The new logo…is ‘To Protect and Serve with Pride’. Is the problem…really due to a lack of pride or is there way too much of it? How about serving with humility instead?” Manicou has a few issues with the new logo of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.
Trinidad & Tobago: Traffic Woes
“This gridlock and this standstill is a daily symbol of where this country will go if it continues on its current path. i.e. Nowhere.” Elspeth at Now is Wow is fed-up of Trinidad's traffic situation.
Trinidad & Tobago: Porterfield Passes On
The Soca Warriors Supporters Club acknowledges the passing of Ian Porterfield, former coach of the Trinidad and Tobago football team.
Jamaica: Reverse Colonisation
Marlon James blogs about what he calls his “colonisation in reverse”, and why he felt he needed to leave Jamaica: “I love my country but I’ve never missed it, perhaps because I have never forgotten the reasons I left.”
St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Book Launch
“Here in St Vincent, unlike the larger islands there is not a huge amount of printed material put out by our citizens.” Abeni attends a book launch in honour of a late local author.