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    Caribbean Report 09-04-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-04-09) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Caesar, Michael (interviewee); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Chase, Vasantha (interviewee); Robaina, Roberto (interviewee); Gray, Fred (interviewee); Mundle, Arlene (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In Petite Martinique tempers flare today over plans by the Grenada government to build a Coast Guard base there with US assistance. Next, the former Minister of Tourism in Jamaica is awaiting a verdict from the Director of Public Prosecution on his alleged involvement in a shooting incident. Next, OECS tourism planners have begun a meeting in St Lucia to put the finishing touches to a draft sub-regional strategy for tourism development. Next, Cuba’s Foreign Minister is to meet with the Malaysian Prime Minister in a bid to attract foreign investment to help boost the Cuban economy. Next, the American President will apologise to a group of black men who were involved in a government experiment sixty five years ago. Next, a London based organisation concerned with the rights of black people is calling for an immediate end to the police practice of using notable criminals as informants. Concluding, ethnic rights campaigner yesterday told political parties in Britain that the black folk could hold the key to who enters 10 Downing Street after next month’s election.
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    Caribbean Report 10-04-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-04-10) Richards, Ken (anchor); Bascombe, Michael (correspondent); Caesar, Michael (interviewee); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Hall, Clayton (interviewee); McCormack, Mike (interviewee); Trevelyan, Laura (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Residents in Petite Martinique attempt to prevent the start of work on a Coast Guard base proposed by the government of Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell. However, some islanders are in agreement to the based being built as it would bring certain benefits. Dr Keith Mitchell underscores the government’s determination to see the project through. Next, the Guyana Human Rights Association is questioning the legality of an agreement signed with a timber company owned by Guyanese and Malaysian partners. The memorandum of understanding will allow the company to explore acres of Guyana’s rain forest that could be followed by a timber harvesting. Next, Stories of Caribbean interest appearing in the British press. In the following segment Britain’s general elections are just a few weeks away and voter registration among the Afro-Caribbean population remains low. In the final segment, the United Nations has criticised Britain for refusing to impose a legal band on groups which incite racial hatred. Britain has failed to comply with the band requested from all countries which helped sign a UN treaty on race.