Politics
"Old politics" vs "New politics" - The communications challenge
In the wake of Trinidad and Tobago’s general elections, supporters of the once-again ruling party, the People’s National Movement (PNM), are in absolute glee, the United National Congress Alliance’s (UNC-A) supporters are “damn vex” and resentful, and the Congress of the People’s (COP) supporters are disappointed. COP, the newest party on T&T’s scene, reportedly garnered […]
The Secret Blog of Patrick Manning
So elections is November 5th! D madness start, and Trinis are having a time with social media tools to accompany all the drama, wit and humour that form the entertaining aspects of elections (believe me it does have some rel chupidness sometimes).
The Secret Blog of Patrick Manning has been getting rave reviews, and deservedly so. […]
Facebook find - Giuliani’s daughter backs Obama
I told you once you’re on the web people can find you! Sorry, I couldn’t help but use the “I told you” line.
In a roundup of the blogosphere, Dave Lucas tells us how Democrat Barack Obama was given the nod over Republican, presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani by (BIG GASP)… his own daughter. How did the […]
Bajan blogs continue to top Wordpress’ lists
I’ve always believed in the power of blogs - especially Caribbean blogs - to reach a wide audience. Of course, your ability to do so depends on several variables including, compelling content, the audiences you’re catering to, and optimising your online searchability.
Two blogs, which have been enjoying phenomenal success are the Barbados Free […]
Politics and social media in the Caribbean
In what is a slow, but growing, trend among Caribbean political parties, the Jamaica Labour Party has taken advantage of technology by publishing their advertisments on www.youtube.com.
Spurred by the ever-growing popularity of the Barbados Free Press blog, the ruling party, the Barbados Labour Party started its own blog, as has the Opposition, the Democratic […]
