Monthly Archives: August 2010
DomRep Paper Sold
The 121-year old Listin Diario was sold to a group of investors this week. According to the BusinessWeek article, two of the owners are Juan Bautista Vicini Lluberes and media mogul Jose Luis “Pepin” Corripio. Vicini owns the sugar interests … Continue reading
Filed under International News Coverage, Press Freedom
No Surprise: Singapore arrests blogger who posted anti-government notes on Facebook
Seems that the government of the very “fine” land of Singapore — fines for littering, fines for chewing gum, fines for walking on the grass, etc. — remains intolerant of anyone saying something bad about it or the ruling party. … Continue reading
Filed under Asia, Censorship
Chavez moves to restrict media — again
Last week a Venezuelan court banned print media from publishing violent images. The court ordered all Venezuelan media to stop publishing “images, reports and publicity of any type that contain blood, guns, terrifying messages or physical attacks, images that incorporate … Continue reading
Filed under Corruption, Harassment, Press Freedom, South America
AP helps reporters get the NYC mosque terms right
First posted at the web site of the Washington, DC Society of Professional Journalists. This may not be an issue that directly affects international coverage but the impact of this so-called debate reaches beyond the borders of the US of … Continue reading
Filed under Connections, International News Coverage, Story Ideas
Will impunity rule in Suriname?
We have an interesting situation in northern South America. Desi Bouterse, the former dictator of Suriname, was elected president in fair and free elections and was sworn into office August 12. IFEX calls the election a “breathtaking case of impunity.” … Continue reading
Filed under South America
