Caribbean news. Since the address to the nation last night by Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister I have been bombarded by phone and …
Culture
Subway Barbados days appear to be numbered
Caribbean news. Federick George of Alfundi Investment Limited, the company that brought the American fast food restaurant chain to Barbados more than …
The History and Rituals of Football – Part 3
Historical commentary. Although football hooliganism has only been recognised since the 1960s, it is not a new phenomenon. Described as the ‘English …
India survive a scare against Windies
West Indies Cricket news. Perhaps India required a tough match going ahead in the ICC Cricket World Cup. But they had not …
Obama marches across Edmund Pettus Bridge
World news. President Barack Obama and the First Family led the way across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, on Saturday …
Book Review : Krik? Krak! by Edwidge Danticat
Caribbean storytelling. When I say Krik? You say Krak ! and I will tell you a powerful story; one that you will …
A 15-YEAR-OLD girl arrested by armed police because they thought she had a gun says the “firearm” was actually an afro comb. …
Celebrate the Caribbean Court of Justice – and empower it
Caribbean news. In just over a month – on 16th April 2015 – the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will mark the …
St Thomas student murder baffles community
Caribbean news. Grief has overwhelmed the Donald Quarry High School in St. Andrew, following the gruesome murder of a grade eight student, …
Sports news. Jagmohan Dalmiya, who turned India into world cricket’s financial powerhouse before being unceremoniously dumped by his peers, returned as the …