The article “State of mind” is based on the current state/status of Trinidad and Tobago; that is‚ the imposition of a state of emergency and ‘limited’ curfew by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar‚ in an attempt to combat the issue of an alarming increase in violent crimes. This article also serves as a reminder of the effect of the previously imposed curfew in relation with the unsuccessful attempted 1990 ‘Coup’. It also questions the formalities and manner in which the Prime Minister declared
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The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade A slave can be defined as a person who is the property of and wholly subject to another‚ a bond servant or a person entirely under the domination of some influence or person. Slavery was well recognized in many early civilizations. Ancient Egypt‚ Ancient China‚ the Akkad Ian Empire‚ Assyria‚ Ancient India‚ Ancient Greece‚ the Roman Empire‚ the Islamic Caliphate‚ the Hebrews in Palestine‚ and the pre-Columbian civilizations of the Americas all had either a form of
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Daiana Almanzar 10/9/14 Ba’Nikongo: The Caribbean: From Emancipation to Independence The abolition of slavery was a moderate‚ continuous and uneven process all through the Caribbean. After more than three centuries under an uncaring work framework in which a large number of Africans from numerous spots kicked the bucket in the fields and urban areas of the Caribbean‚ the procedure of abolition was the subject of genuine and profound thought for the segments fixing to the estate
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argued that genocide and revolution are central themes in Caribbean History?” There is no doubt that both genocide and revolution have been part of Caribbean History. They have indeed help to shape the Caribbean as we know it; a diversified and rich cultural hub. Genocide has to do with the wiping out of an entire race of people while revolution deals with a complete and drastic change. Upon studying history or more specifically Caribbean history we would note that both elements were present in
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What effects did the slave trade have on African society? The trans-Atlantic slave trade was the largest long-distance coerced movement of people in history. It developed after Europeans began exploring and establishing trading posts on the Atlantic (west) coast of Africa in the mid-15th century. The first major group of European traders in West Africa was the Portuguese‚ followed by the British and the French. In the 16th and 17th centuries‚ these European colonial powers began to pursue plantation
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A glance at a map shows why the United States has always been closely concerned with the Caribbean. The American interest in the Caribbean has many facets‚ and new dimensions are now being added. The common concerns of the United States and the Caribbean lands continue to increase and warrant careful attention. Historically‚ the United States has been actively involved in and concerned about the Caribbean. The area has always played a key role in the Western Hemisphere. It was the scene of Columbus’s
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Royal Caribbean Marketing Project April 8‚ 2009 Cruise operator Royal Caribbean International (RCL) is looking to new emerging markets for business to ensure its business stays buoyant during the current economic crisis. They have implemented a strategy of targeting and growing their international business more rapidly than US business. This is partly to spreading the risk although the North American market is still the most mature cruise market there is‚ especially in the Caribbean. Are
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Inside Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Page 1 Royal Caribbean is a $4 billion company that began in 1969 in Norway. It’s the second largest cruise line on the market behind Carnival that makes up 27% of the world’s cruise market. Edwin Stephan and Arne Wilhemsen merged their ideas together to present cruises to the Caribbean for wealthy people living in Florida. Three Norwegian shipping companies established Royal Caribbean Cruise Line: Anders Wilhemsen
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The Demerara Slave Revolt The 1823 slave revolt in Demarara‚ Guyana‚ started on a sugar plantation called “Plantation Success”- on the east coast of the colony on August 23. It spread throughout the nearby area to involve slaves from at least fifty-five plantations. In total‚ around ten thousand of the approximately seventy-five thousand slaves who lived in the colony rose in violent rebellion against their oppressors. The revolt would have been even larger‚ however‚ had the slaves succeeded in
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will consider paying top dollar amounts to cruise to the Caribbean Islands as a great alternative for a week or weekend getaway. After proposing this idea to Norwegian entrepreneurs‚ Royal Caribbean Cruise lines‚ was born. Forty five years and forty ships later‚ based out of Miami Florida‚ Royal Caribbean is the second largest cruise line in the world‚ behind frontrunner Carnival. RCCL operates its ships under the brand names Royal Caribbean International‚ Celebrity Cruises‚ Pullmantur‚ Azamara Cruises
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