Caribbean Report 29-05-1996

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1. Headlines (00:00-00:32)
2. United States action against Caribbean bananas criticised as a new form of imperialism at the final session of the ACCP. Grenada's Opposition Leader George Brizan, Guyanese Politician Winston Murray, British Member of Parliament Bernie Grant and Dominica's Trade Minister Charles Maynard are interviewed. Bertrand Niles reports (00:33-05:51)
3. A former Trinidad and Tobago politician accuses Guyana of betrayal and deception after its billion dollars debt is written off. Former Ministers Keith Rowley and Ken Valley are interviewed. Tony Fraser reports (05:52-09:12)
4. The government of Antigua is soon to face a vote of no confidence says deputy leader of the United Progressive Party Tim Hector (09:13-10:36)
5. Uncertainly surrounds a Mexican investment in Cuba (10:37-11:44)
6. Allegations of fraud in Suriname's elections have been dismissed by international observers. The accusations have come from former military leader Desi Bouterse. Chandra van Binnendijk reports (11:45-13:34)
7. Brian Lara is rated as one of the best batsmen in the world and Sir Garfield Sobers as the greatest all-rounder ever. Sir Donald Bradman is interviewed and Warren Gordon reports (13:35-15:21)

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