Caribbean Report 26-03-1996

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1. Headlines (00:00-00:38)
2. Ongoing protest in St. Lucia after a man convicted of rape and murder is jailed for fifteen years. Mario Michel, President of the St. Lucia Bar Association is interviewed (00:39-05:43)
3. The alliance of OECS political parties ponders its future. SCOPE spokesman Dr Ralph Gonsalves is interviewed (05:44-07:42)
4. Will he stay or go? President Joaquin Balaguer of the Dominican Republic keeps everyone guessing. Jean Michel Cariot reports (07:43-09:35)
5. In Britain a London court has upheld the government's decision to withdraw welfare benefits from most asylum seekers. A major project to combat racism in the rural area of Britain has been launched. Miss Dillon, NCVO is interviewed (09:36-12:29)
6. Marcus Garvey inspired many in the 1930's with his Back-to-Africa movement. The repatriation issue has had its highs and lows but for Rastafarians worldwide it is a dream not to be given up so easily. Ken Richards reports (12:30-15:21)

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