Archive for August, 2008
John McCain Postpones GOP Conference Because Of Tropical Storm Gustav
John McCain tore up the script for his Republican National Convention on Sunday, ordering the cancellation of all but essential opening-day activities as Hurricane Gustav churned toward New Orleans.
“This is a time when we have to do away with our party politics and we have to act as Americans,” he said as fellow Republicans converged [...]
John McCain Chooses Sarah Palin As His Running Mate
US presidential hopeful John McCain, shocked the world by choosing Sarah Palin as his running mate. The 44 year old Alaska governor, is the mother of five and a strong voice against abortion. She loves to hunt and is also a member of the National Rifle Association.
Sarah is the opposite of the Democratic Vice Presidential [...]
Jamaican Politics At Its Best In 2007
Last year. Jamaica’s politics was full of drama and a lot of tension. But sometimes in life, we need to stop and laugh a little. I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I did.
Image source: Jamaica Gleaner and Jamaica Observer
Russia Recognizes Georgian Rebels
The conflict between Russia and Georgia took a new twist, when Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, declared that his country formally recognizes the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
President Medvedev told the BBC that Russia had tried to preserve Georgian unity for 17 years, but that the situation had changed after this month’s violence.
He said Moscow [...]
Portia Simspon-Miller And Peter Phillips Supporters Gets Out Of Control
The People’s National Party (PNP) front runners, for the post of president of the party, are locked in a battle for the party’s top job.
Anonymous pamphlets and emails, threats of lawsuits, charges of vote buying, and allegations of intimidation continue to damage the campaign as Dr Peter Phillips and Portia Simpson Miller awaits their destiny [...]
Barack Obama Chooses Joe Biden As His Running Mate
Barack Obama, has finally announced who will be his running mate. He has chosen Delaware senator, Joe Biden as his vice-presidential hopeful, who he hails as a “distinguished leader”.
In his hometown of Illinois, Obama told a massive and excited crowd at a rally on Saturday that he found someone who is ready to step in [...]
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