Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and colonizer who completed four voyages a cross the Atlantic Ocean that opened the New World for conquest and permanent European colonization of the Americas. Columbus had embarked with intent to find and develop a westward route to the…
The Andrew Holness led administration was under extreme pressure after over 1300 murders were recorded in 2016, the highest for the last five years. Hence, a crime plan was initiated which focused on lowering criminality and using social intervention to curtail the issue, the Zone…
Having a job that pays well enough to support their basic needs is what most of my peers wish for in the country where I am from. I am from Jamaica, most people who just heard of my country always has the best things to…
Overview Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio Cholerae bacterium, transmitted via ingestion of contaminated water or food. Worldwide it is estimated to each year cause between 1, 3 to 4 million cases, and between 21000 to 143000 deaths. In 2016, 54% of…
It is no secret that Iran, Venezuela and Cuba have close relations to one another especially considering they are all basically dictatorships. Iran is under control of a Supreme Leader that is supposed to be a democracy and Venezuela and Cuba are actually dictatorships. But…
Barbados, the most Eastern Island in the Caribbean, has a authentic approach to Bajan cuisine – blending old and new to deliver a culinary experience which both intrigues and delights those with the opportunity to sample it. With strong British influence shining through (Barbados was…
Tony Montana escaped Cuba to achieve the American Dream. But his idea of the American Dream is vastly different from majority of other immigrants. The film has many instances of strain theory. Strain theory was brought about by Robert K. Merton back in the 1930’s….
Beginning with the revolution of 1959 and continuing through the “special period” of economic crisis in the 1990s, various social and geo-political forces resulted in policy reforms that substantially impacted both the production and distribution of food in Cuba. These changes were driven first by…
I’m not a pioneer in my family when it comes to the medical field. My Grandfather is an established physician in Puerto Rico with experience in a district hospital. I have never seen someone so unyielding in their mission to make the world a better…
Cuba is divided in 14 capitals and the special city of Island of the Youth (former Island of Pines). Christopher Columbus was the first European to reach Cuba in 1492. During that period the natives people lived and work their way through by farming. They…
Guantanamo Bay is located at the southeastern tip of Cuba, a small area of land under the possession of the United States. The United States assumed control over Guantanamo Bay under the 1903 lease agreement. This bay is used as a base for the United…
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is the Caribbean regional judicial tribunal serving countries of CARICOM. The CCJ has two jurisdictions, an original jurisdiction and an appellate jurisdiction. In its original jurisdiction, the CCJ is a court of first instance which applies rules of international…
The Taino lived in small villages ruled by chiefs. Christopher Columbus built a fort at Santo Domingo, which became the capital of the Spanish rule in the Caribbean. Encomiendas, or land grants, were given to the Spanish settlers. These land grants gave them complete control…
“The Mimic Men” (1967) examines a recently independent country within the Caribbean, the island of Isabella, with a demoralized view: the prior colony has currently become independent. However, the previously colonized individuals of the island are incapable to establish order and govern their country. The…
“The Mimic Men” (1967) examines a newly independent country in the Caribbean, the island of Isabella, with a pessimistic view: the prior colony has now become independent but the previously colonized people of the island are incapable to establish order and govern their country. The…
Islands are a great place to visit, especially when it comes to spending a vacation. The exotic lands, white sand beaches, wildlife, and more such factors are a major attraction for tourists. But there are numerous islands all around the world. Which one shall you…
Traveling in the Caribbean: Popular Summer Vacation Destinations The Caribbean is popular for its gathering of little islands, warm atmosphere, magnificent inn resorts, and astonishing shorelines. The air made by in the Caribbean is perfect for those hoping to get hitched, honeymooners, or just couples…
For many years the island of Cuba had been under strict Spanish control. The colony had lots of valuable land, a good population, and a growing sugar industry. However, as time went on, their desire to separate from Spain and become their own country became…
The Ministry of Health Jamaica in its National HIV/STI Program(NHP) confirms that the spread of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has doubled among women compared with males between the late 90s and 2011(Ministry of Health Jamaica, 2011). These…
