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    Caribbean Report 12-03-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-12) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Ranneberger, Michael (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Harlem, David (interviewee); Ingraham, Hubert (interviewee); Meade, Reuben (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, the President, Dr Cheddi Jagan is finally laid to rest after large crowds force authorities to postpone Tuesday’s ceremony. In this segment, the United States, Helms-Burton law which aims at increasing pressure on Cuba to make democratic changes has been enforced for a year. Its effectiveness is being discussed. Next, in a study entitled “the Political Economy of Europe’s Banana Trade, two university professors have added their voice to the debate on abolishing Europe’s banana trade. Next, as the main political parties in the Bahamas are gearing up for election, the Prime Minister and Leader of the Free National Movement Party has refuted claims that his party has not improved conditions on the island. In the following, Montserrat’s dismissed Minister of Agriculture, says that he stands by his handling of his portfolio. In the final segment, officials of the Dominican Republic are trying to retrieve land that they say was illegally transferred to supporters of the former President.