Author Archives: Lusely Martinez
As “Links” to Whatless Boys
While reading through Robert Antoni’s glimpse into Trinidad & Tobago in the nineteenth century, As Flies to Whatless Boys, it’s easy to get lost in the text. The intricate storyline, the slow building Antillean cadence, and use of a written
As “Links” to Whatless Boys
While reading through Robert Antoni’s glimpse into Trinidad & Tobago in the nineteenth century, As Flies to Whatless Boys, it’s easy to get lost in the text. The intricate storyline, the slow building Antillean cadence, and use of a written
PR: La Isla del Encanto or Is It?
After reading Naia’s post of Puerto Rican Tourism sites and Maribi’s post on DR tourism, I felt compelled to share my own experience. As a Puerto Rican myself, I’ve been privy to many of the “secrets” of this island of
PR: La Isla del Encanto or Is It?
After reading Naia’s post of Puerto Rican Tourism sites and Maribi’s post on DR tourism, I felt compelled to share my own experience. As a Puerto Rican myself, I’ve been privy to many of the “secrets” of this island of
Reviewing the Public Archive
When researching the Caribbean, it doesn’t seem that many sources are a truly inclusive source. In fact, they tend to focus on a particular area of the Antilles and go forth full throttle. When coming across The Public Archive, my
Reviewing the Public Archive
When researching the Caribbean, it doesn’t seem that many sources are a truly inclusive source. In fact, they tend to focus on a particular area of the Antilles and go forth full throttle. When coming across The Public Archive, my
F1rst = Yelp!, Caribbean Edition
As the internet makes moves to become more all encompassing of the world, regardless of access, we are seeing sites pop up to cater to every need. In particular there are sites that connect you to others based on your
F1rst = Yelp!, Caribbean Edition
As the internet makes moves to become more all encompassing of the world, regardless of access, we are seeing sites pop up to cater to every need. In particular there are sites that connect you to others based on your
Thawing Cuba & US Relations Online
Since approximately the 1960’s US – Cuba relations have been poor to say the least. With Cold War tactics used to force an embargo against the island nation, the US has attempted to maintain an upper hand for the past
Thawing Cuba & US Relations Online
Since approximately the 1960’s US – Cuba relations have been poor to say the least. With Cold War tactics used to force an embargo against the island nation, the US has attempted to maintain an upper hand for the past
Dualistic Chaos
In looking at Repeating Islands and in reading Antonio Benitez-Rojo’s The Repeating Island: The Caribbean, there is more in common that simply a name. The author brings up the theme of dualism and Chaos, with a capital ‘C’ for reasons
Dualistic Chaos
In looking at Repeating Islands and in reading Antonio Benitez-Rojo’s The Repeating Island: The Caribbean, there is more in common that simply a name. The author brings up the theme of dualism and Chaos, with a capital ‘C’ for reasons
Reflections and Connections
Much like my colleague, Jamal George, establishes in his post “Time Zones”, time, specifically the idea of the future and how the past defines the present is very important in defining Digital life in the Caribbean and world as we
Reflections and Connections
Much like my colleague, Jamal George, establishes in his post “Time Zones”, time, specifically the idea of the future and how the past defines the present is very important in defining Digital life in the Caribbean and world as we
Political/Social Movements
NEWS Sites CaribbeanNewsNow.com is an all inclusive newssite that provides various tops news stories for all of the Antilles. With the option to choose between topics and the country/state of interest, the site provides classifieds, a directory and a forum for
Political/Social Movements
NEWS Sites CaribbeanNewsNow.com is an all inclusive newssite that provides various tops news stories for all of the Antilles. With the option to choose between topics and the country/state of interest, the site provides classifieds, a directory and a forum for
