Caribbean Report 07-04-1999

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SpecialCollections.repositoryAll sounds files in this collection are being kept at the Main Library, Mona Campus, Jamaica and The Alma Jordan Library, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago.en_US
dc.contributorThe University of the West Indiesen_US
dc.contributor.authorRichards, Ken (anchor, correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorBrittan, Leon (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorZeigler, Jay (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorJoseph, Patrick (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorGranville, Bridget (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorGreaves, Keith Stone (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorWilliams, Arthur (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorNiles, Bertram (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorNagamootoo, Moses (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorSmith, Colin (correspondent)
dc.coverage.spatialCaribbean Area.en_US
dc.creatorThe British Broadcasting Corporationen_US
dc.date.accessioned2015-07-19T16:25:52Z
dc.date.available2015-07-19T16:25:52Z
dc.date.issued1999-04-07
dc.description.tableofcontents1. Headlines with anchor Ken Richards (00:29)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents2. After months of wrangling the World Trade Organization has issued its rulings on the banana trade war between the European Union and the US. The ruling is in favor of the US with negative consequences on the EU and Caribbean banana producers. The WTO ruled that the US has the right to impose stringent tariffs on a range of European products including bananas. EU Vice President and Trade Commissioner Sir Leon Brittan discusses plans to ask the Commission’s fifteen members to appeal but will abide the ruling. Jay Ziegler spokesman for the US states that imposition of the tariff is consistent with US rights and the decision is validation that the WTO dispute settlement process can work. Ecuador will lodge a counter appeal. Patrick Joseph Chairman of the St. Lucia Banana Corporation and Brigitte Granville, Head of the International Economics Programme at the Royal Institute for International Affairs in London speaks out on the negative effects on banana producers in the Caribbean. Keith Stone Greaves and Ken Richards report (00: 30 - 06:22)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents3. Vincentian police remain silent on allegations by Police Commissioner Simon Darroux of death threats against Dominica police and customs officers by criminal elements based in Saint Vincent. Saint Vincent leading criminal lawyer Arthur Williams is dismissive of the charge. Ken Richards reports (06: 23 - 09: 25)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents4. Central Bank of Barbados Governor Winston Cox has been removed from office following disagreements with managerial changes and internal restructuring at the bank. Bertram Niles reports (09: 26 – 11: 29)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents5. The US Treasury department urged US banks to scrutinize financial transactions in and out of Antigua/Barbuda. The US issued the advisory to assist with the crackdown of money laundering and other illegal financial activity (11:30 - 12: 00)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents6. In Guyana there is growing fear among private media owners on growing pressure by both sides of the political divide. Minister of Information Moses Nagamootoo refutes fears that the media is susceptible to political pressure and all consequences associated with this. Colin Smith reports from Georgetown (12 :01 – 14: 18)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents7. West Indies failed in their bid to win the 4th test against Australia in Antigua. West Indies captain Brian Lara won Man of the Series ending with a series total of 546 runs with an average of 91. Seven one-day series matches starts in Saint Vincent (14: 19 – 15: 23)en_US
dc.formatStereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 biten_US
dc.format.extent15 min. 22 sec.en_US
dc.format.mediumSound, mp3en_US
dc.identifier.otherCAR2813en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2139/40163
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherThe British Broadcasting Corporationen_US
dc.relation.ispartofThe BBC Caribbean Archives Collection 1988 - 2011en_US
dc.rightsCopyright British Broadcasting Corporationen_US
dc.rights.accessRightsAccess to this collection is available on site at the Main Library, Mona Campus (main.library@uwimona.edu.jm), Jamaica and The Alma Jordan Library (wimail@sta.uwi.edu), St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago.en_US
dc.subject.lcshWorld Trade Organizationen_US
dc.subject.lcshBananas -- Commerce -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshBananas -- Commerce -- Europeen_US
dc.subject.lcshBananas -- Commerce -- United Statesen_US
dc.subject.lcshBanana industry -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshAssassination -- Saint Vincenten_US
dc.subject.lcshBanks and banking -- Barbadosen_US
dc.subject.lcshMoney laundering -- Antigua and Barbudaen_US
dc.subject.lcshMedia and conflicten_US
dc.subject.lcshFreedom of the press -- Guyanaen_US
dc.subject.lcshCricket -- Tournaments -- West Indiesen_US
dc.subject.lcshCricket -- Tournaments -- Australiaen_US
dc.titleCaribbean Report 07-04-1999en_US
dc.typeRecording, oralen_US

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