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Barbados: Honest Politicians?

Janine Mendes-Franco — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:01:12 +0000

“There is a need for present day politicians to reclaim the trust of the people”: Barbados Underground wonders whether “it might be ‘moral character' we need - in politics - even more than Integrity Legislation.”

Barbados, Cuba, U.S.A.: The Times Rejects Mc Cain

Janine Mendes-Franco — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:41:56 +0000

Caribbean blogs are irate over The New York Times‘ rejection of John Mc Cain's rebuttal to Barack Obama's recent editorial on Iraq: Babalu Blog: “Who the hell gave them the power to think they speak on behalf of my best interests?” Barbados Free Press: “As much as we support Obama, we support free speech and the democratic process even more. Shame on The New York Times.”

Barbados, U.S.A.: Controversial Cartoon

Janine Mendes-Franco — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:44:21 +0000

Barbadian blogger Cheese-on-bread! comments on the controversial cover of The New Yorker: “Some people are really scared Obama is going to be the 43rd President of the United States…”

Barbados: Mottley Declares Assets

Skye Hernandez — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:20:29 +0000

In the follow-up to Prime Minister David Thompson's first Budget Speech, Opposition Leader Mia Mottley declares her assets, becoming the first Barbadian politician to do so. De Standpipe and Bajan Global Report give the details of this surprise move.

Barbados: Trini Invasion

Skye Hernandez — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:56:03 +0000

As Barbados gears up for its annual “Crop Over” carnival, Boyce Voice protests the inclusion of several Trinidadian performers as headliners in the festival's biggest event.

Barbados: Tourist Trap

Skye Hernandez — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:00:09 +0000

Barbados Underground questions whether the increase in the cost of a visitor driving permit from $10 to $100 would harm the island's vital tourism industry.

Barbados: Abuse or Discipline?

Skye Hernandez — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:45:41 +0000

Bajan Global Report quotes from an educator to make the case for retaining corporal punishment in Barbados schools.

Barbados: Response to Budget

Skye Hernandez — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:28:55 +0000

Bajan Global Report and The Bajan Dream Project comment on the first Budget Speech of Barbadian Prime Minister, David Thompson.

Barbados: Tourism Threat?

Skye Hernandez — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:44:49 +0000

Barbados Underground comments on a recent newspaper article headlined “No tourism threat from Trinidad”, and suggests the reality may soon be very different.

Barbados: Lonely Death

Skye Hernandez — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:45:55 +0000

Barbados Underground draws attention to the plight of a woman who died at a US hospital this week. 49 year-old Esmin Green collapsed and died on the floor of a New York City hospital after waiting over an hour without receiving any help. BU asks whether this could happen in Barbados?

Barbados: CARICOM at the Crossroads

Skye Hernandez — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:34:13 +0000

As the CARICOM summit takes place, Barbados Underground discusses whether the region's leaders are up to the task of taking the Caribbean forward so that it could be competitive in the new world economy.

Barbados: Tourism Woes

Skye Hernandez — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:10:16 +0000

Barbados Underground comments on the first ever Caribbean Tourism Summit, which comes at a time of great challenges in the regional tourism market.

Barbados: New laws

Skye Hernandez — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:45:03 +0000

The Barbados Free Press is cautiously encouraged by news that the government promises final drafts of Integrity, Freedom of Information and Defamation laws by the end of the year.

Barbados: New Consumer Watchdog

Skye Hernandez — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:38:10 +0000

Barbados Underground welcomes the emergence of a new consumer organisation in the island. The blog says Barbados Consumers Watch “will advocate using the novel approach of the electronic channels of Facebook and blogging” in serving the needs of the public.

Barbados: Solar Power

Skye Hernandez — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:33:24 +0000

Barbados Underground makes the case for solar power, and says for the “first time in history, cost-competitive solar power is now within the planning horizon of every utility in the nation.”