Caribbean Report 18-02-1998
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1998-02-18
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1. Headlines with Keith Stone Greaves (00:00-00:26)
2. Montserrat's volcanic crisis has sparked a heated debate in the UK Parliament. Labor MP Diane Abbott and Conservative MP Andrew Rowe talk about the government's response to the crisis. Junior Minister George Foulkes defends the UK government's position (00:27-07:06)
3. Guyana's main political parties give the all clear for the CARICOM audit team to examine its general elections. CARICOM Chairman Keith Mitchell comments on when the team will begin its work and how the process will be undertaken (07:07-10:27)
4. St. Lucia's government is still considering its options on the inquiry into alleged corruption against two former prime ministers. Attorney General Petrus Compton comments on whether there were plans to replace the Commissioner after her suitability was raised (10:28-14:15)
5. British politician Enoch Powell was buried in London after his death at the age of 85. Mr. Powell name is associated with racial bigotry but he will also be remembered for his intellect and oratory (14:16-14:53)
6. Recap of top stories (14:54-15:25)
2. Montserrat's volcanic crisis has sparked a heated debate in the UK Parliament. Labor MP Diane Abbott and Conservative MP Andrew Rowe talk about the government's response to the crisis. Junior Minister George Foulkes defends the UK government's position (00:27-07:06)
3. Guyana's main political parties give the all clear for the CARICOM audit team to examine its general elections. CARICOM Chairman Keith Mitchell comments on when the team will begin its work and how the process will be undertaken (07:07-10:27)
4. St. Lucia's government is still considering its options on the inquiry into alleged corruption against two former prime ministers. Attorney General Petrus Compton comments on whether there were plans to replace the Commissioner after her suitability was raised (10:28-14:15)
5. British politician Enoch Powell was buried in London after his death at the age of 85. Mr. Powell name is associated with racial bigotry but he will also be remembered for his intellect and oratory (14:16-14:53)
6. Recap of top stories (14:54-15:25)