Murder, Mayhem or Madness For Cuba?
Posted on September 8, 2008 by admin in Politics
Six months ago the aging Fidel Castro finally handed the reins of the Presidential control over to his 76 year old brother, Raul Castro, after a 49 year rule which deprived the nation of democratic elections. The question will be asked by historians, did Fidel rule with murder, mayhem or simply madness. The new President [...]
Prime Minister’s Job Still Up For Grabs in Paradise
Posted on September 4, 2008 by admin in Politics, Vanuatu
In the tiny tropical nation of Vanuatu, one of the Lesser Developed nations of the South Pacific, general elections have not yet come fully of age. Yet there are patterns in politics, that are the same as everywhere else in the world. Computerized elections are a long way off, in the of 83 islands. Voting [...]
Classic Movie Or Real Life Nightmare?
Posted on September 4, 2008 by admin in Society
Two Black Widows, turn the classic 1944 classical comedy movie ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ into a real live nightmare, firmly believing it was their Blue Moon Opportunity. Two women, from Los Angelos, originally natives of Hungary, have been dubbed ‘Black Widows’. Helen Golay, 77 and Olga Rutterschmidt, 75, sat stony-faced in court, as they were [...]
Giant Drums of the Tropical Islands of Vanuatu Walk in the Night
Posted on September 3, 2008 by admin in Humour
In the archives of the police station in the tropical islands of Vanuatu, in the South Pacific, you will find a fascinating tale of giant drums that walked into the night, never to be seen again. Vanuatu is home to a collection of sacred art which has been traditionally kept secret from the outside world. [...]
