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Item Caribbean Report 01-04-1997(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-04-01) Richards, Ken (anchor); Mc Hugh, Margaret (interviewee); Sale, Chris (interviewee); Pierre, Kathy (interviewee); Hughes, Jane (interviewee); Ismael, Odeen (interviewee); Ramphal, Shridath (interviewee); White, James (interviewee); Lara, Brian (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe Clinton administration tightens immigrations laws. Next, Caribbean diplomats in Washington as well as the Caribbean community in the United States expresses concerned that Caribbean people resident in the United States will lose welfare benefits under the new laws as well as travelling in and out of the US may become a major problem. Next, the new appointed negotiator for the Caribbean Community gives his views on the World Trade Organisation interim report and its effects on the Caribbean banana producers. Next, Montserratians are struggling to cope with the continuing activities of Soufriere Hills. Next, in Britain a new Birmingham based fourth party joins Britain’s election race. It vows to take the interest of the ethnic communities to the forefront of the political agenda. Finally, acting captain of the West Indies team Brian Lara leads the team to a sensational win over India in Barbados.Item Caribbean Report 04-03-1997(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-04) Richards, Ken (anchor); Allen, Don (interviewee); Patterson, P. J. (interviewee); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (anchor); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Ismael, Odeen (interviewee); Thomas, Moya (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationJamaica’s Chamber of Commerce says that it has serious problems with the crime situation and is willing to contribute to the efforts to reduce violence on the island. Next, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, P.J. Patterson has called for a regional agreement with the United Sated to fight gun smuggling in Jamaica. Next, Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Minister says bilateral talks being held with the United States envoy is just a prelude to a meeting between the US official and the Community of Caricom Ministers. In this segment, there is hope that the Caribbean will see a decrease in the drug trafficking problem. The hope is based on the impending implementation of a regional anti-narcotic action plan with significant backing from the European Union and the United States. Next, synthetic drugs are becoming a major problem because of the increase in trade and consumption, according to a warning by the International Narcotics Control Board. Next, according to reports coming out of Guyana’s Washington Embassy, President Jagan remains in an extremely critical condition. Finally, Due to their economic embargo against Cuba, the United States is being accused of being responsible for the alleged deplorable conditions in Cuban hospitals. However, they are dismissing such allegations.Item Caribbean Report 19-02-1997(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-02-19) Richards, Ken (anchor); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); LaShawn, Firtz (interviewee); Maxton, Ashindi (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (anchor); Parry, Joseph (interviewee); Thomas, Moya (correspondent); Ismael, Odeen (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationDespite recent talks between the two countries aimed at resolving the dispute, mass deportation of Haitians from the Dominican Republic continue. Next, the organisation, Haitian Dominican Women’s Movement is protesting what they have labelled the inhumane repatriation programme of the Dominican Republic government. In the following, Caricom leaders are having a summit in Antigua. After years of complaints that the decision making process was too tedious, the leaders have signalled the determination to put the integration movement on the fast track. Next, secession for St. Kitts is running into strong opposition way ahead of the February 24th local elections. In the following, the European and United Sates differences over Helms-Burton seems set to go to a World Trade Organisation dispute panel. The WTO director, will name three panelist to arbitrate over the controversial anti-Cuban legislation. Next, Guyana’s President, Dr. Cheddi Jagan is said to be in the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, in a stable but serious condition. In the final segment, in response to a season of controversial calypsoes, Prime Minister, Basdeo Panday says that the government of Trinidad and Tobago is prepared to pass legislation to prevent calypsonians from dividing and denigrating the societyItem Caribbean Report 24-02-1997(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-02-24) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Brabin, Michael (correspondent); Gibb, Tom (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Ismael, Odeen (interviewee); Davies, Omar (interviewee); Clegg, Claude (interviewee); Thompson, Giselle (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationA squadron of light aircraft are heading towards the Cuban coast to drop commemorative wreaths over the spot where four anti Cuban Castro flyers were killed, when two of their planes were shot down by Cubans a year ago. Also, the Helms-Burton law dispute continues and the European Union says it is prepared to suspend moves to ask the World Trade Organisation to arbitrate, if it can reach agreement with Washington first. Next, the leader of the Opposition in Trinidad and Tobago wants the Speaker of the House of Representatives to evict a member of the Opposition, MP for Point Fortin, who has crossed the floor. In the following, a spokesperson for the Walter Reed Army Medical Centre says that Guyana’s President, Dr. Cheddi Jagan, is now in a stable but still serious condition after a relapse over the weekend. Next, Dr. Omar Davies, Jamaica’s Finance minister is refuting claims that the assistance being given to the island’s insurance sector amounts to a bail out. Finally, Louis Farrakhan, who has Caribbean roots says that black Americans should establish their own country and should seek UN support for their own nation. He, also, accuses the United States government of setting the stage for a war against Muslim countries. Finally, it is almost a year since the Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage by a Grenadian born writer, Giselle Thompson was published.Item Caribbean Report 26-03-1997(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-26) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Niles, Bertram (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Strassberger, Bill (interviewee); Ismael, Odeen (interviewee); Hinds, David (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Osana, Roy (correspondent); Gomes, Larry (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationIn this report, Caribbean and US officials have concluded talks in Barbados on the range of issues to go before the American/Caricom Summit in Barbados. Next, Caribbean and US officials have concluded talks in Barbados on the range of issues to go before the American/Caricom Summit in Barbados. Next, in St Lucia the Island’s Medical and Dental Association is investigating reports that several workers in a city construction project may have been exposed to asbestos poisoning. Next, a gas leak inside a shop in the Dominican Republic‘s capital Santo Domingo has left five injured and two persons killed. Next, in the United States plans to impose stringent immigration laws tightening up on funding an access to welfare for illegal immigrants are ahead. Next, in a US prison, due to the malfunctioning of an electric chair, the execution of a Cuban immigrant who came to the US during the 1980 Mariel boatlift did not happen quiet and quick as planned. Next, Guyanese in Washington object to the appointment of Guyana’s new prime minister. Some have suggested that her American birth makes her an inappropriate choice. In the final segment, a former West Indian batsman believes that Canada is capable of a third straight victory in the International Cricket Council Trophy Tournament in Guadalupe.