Unit 4, here we come!! Central America and the Caribbean Islands is starting tomorrow and that means that all current events must either be about Central America or the Caribbean Islands. Remember, opportunities for extra credit are available dependent upon the quality and professionalism of your post. In order to earn an extra credit point, you must provide the following information when posting:
1. The title of the article
2. The name of the newspaper, magazine, internet site, etc.
where you found the article
3. Identify the country and continent where the current event
happened
4. Include a 2 or 3 sentence description of what the article was about
Here is an example of an appropriate post.
- Lancaster County Bank Hit in Morning Robbery
- wgal.com
- United States of America, North America
On Wednesday, August 11, a man robbed a Susquehanna Bank in Ephrata, Lancaster County. The robbery took place around 10:30 am and the robber was able to escape. According to police, the robber was described as a white male, wearing sunglasses, a hat, a white t-shirt and shorts.
The BSI Investigates Jamaican Shooting
ReplyDeletejamaicaobserver.com
Jamaica, North America
The BSI (Bureau of Special Investigations) is looking into an incident in which two Jamaicans were fatally shot by police on Howard Avenue. The BSI's clues are only a 9mm pistol with the serial number: AKA126001, and three cartridges. The BSI are holding the names of the two men until information on the killings is clear.
Haiti's Trouble Voting for President
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Haiti, North America
Inhabitants of Haiti are voting for a new president in Port-Au-Prince - but votes are slow because of citizens fearing violence, voters feelings uncertain about who to pick, and an outbreak of cholera. The cholera outbreak that has killed more than 1600 people (1600 people that can't vote anymore) and the general violence that is going on is expected to keep voters away. This election may not be the fastest.
Haiti's Problems
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Haiti, North America/ Carribean
Haiti should learn on Tuesday who has made it through to a presidential run-off as officials publish first round election results expected to show no outright winner.Almost a year after a devastating earthquake drew the world's attention to the desperately poor Caribbean nation, Haitians are anxious to know who will succeed President Rene Preval and set about tackling a plethora of problems.
Many fear the results of the November 28 presidential and legislative elections could be rigged in favor of the ruling INITE (UNITY) party and Preval's chosen candidate Jude Celestin.If, despite his poor showing in pre-election polls, Celestin makes it through to the next round, observers fear violent protests and widespread political unrest.
Dominican Republic economy
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Dominican Republic, Carribean.
he Government will begin disbursing RD$7.9 billion (US$219.0 million) or the “13th salary” for public workers today, including civilian and military pensioners, an injection of cash which traditionally marks the start of the shopping season for Dominicans.National Treasurer Guaroa Guzmán on Monday said the disbursement will also be for the decentralized agencies.He said the payout is applied as announced by Treasury minister Vicente Bengoa, who affirmed that more than 300,000 employees would get their 13th salary or “double pay,” within the first 10 days of December.
Excess Water Poured From Bayano Dam Reservoir
ReplyDeletepanama-guide.com
Panama, Central America
Bayano Dam gates were opened the morning of December 07, to pour out water from the dam. After severe weather, the water rose its highest: 62.2 meters. The leaders of Panama are making sure everything is safe where water has been dumped. The Director of Corporate Affairs confirms all downstream communities are safe.
Guatemala fights Mexican drug gangs
ReplyDeletetvnz.co
Guatemala
Mexican gangs have been a huge issue. Just recently, Guatemalan soldiers were called to North Guatemala to stop a group of drug runners.The issue is still at large.
Nice job guys. Don't forget to put your summery in your own words.
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