Caribbean Report 20-10-1999

Simple item page
SpecialCollections.repositoryAll sounds files in this collection are being kept at the Main Library, Mona Campus, Jamaica and The Alma Jordan Library, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago.en_US
dc.contributorThe University of the West Indiesen_US
dc.contributor.authorMullin, Philmore (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorMathavious, Robert (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorJones, Eleanor (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorBrandt, Davis (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorBarnett, Carla (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorBeresford, Spence (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorAndrew, Kimberly (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorBethel, Carl (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorBrian, Anthony (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorTucker, Winston (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorSpringer, Bevan (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorStone Greaves, Keith (anchor, correspondent)
dc.coverage.spatialCaribbean Area.en_US
dc.creatorThe British Broadcasting Corporationen_US
dc.date.accessioned2017-07-18T19:34:33Z
dc.date.available2017-07-18T19:34:33Z
dc.date.issued1999-10-20
dc.description.tableofcontents1. Headlines with anchor Keith Stone Greaves (00:00 - 00:25)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents2. Islands of northeastern Caribbean are being adversely affected by Hurricane Jose. In Antigua Philmore Mullin Deputy in the Office of Disaster Services in reports on the extent of damages in Antigua and Barbuda. Robert Mathavious Acting Chairman of British Virgin Islands National Emergency Committee reports on the island’s preparedness activities (00:26 - 02:15)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents3. St. Lucia will host a conference on disaster preparedness in key economic sectors agriculture, forestry and fisheries in small island development states. Conference is sponsored by FAO. Eleanor Jones Director of Environmental Solutions shares her view on the response given to economic sectors on the issue of disaster preparedness (02:16 – 03:20)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents4. Leaders of Britain Overseas territories have ended a two-day meeting with new Minister responsible for this region Baroness Patricia Scotland in London. At the meeting there was an overview of a White Paper presented by Foreign Minister Robin Cooke which covers reform of laws on homosexuality and harsher controls on offshore financial services. The territories were given a mandate to prepare and submit proposals on constitutional reform following widespread consultations with citizens in the islands. Montserrat Chief Minister David Brandt discusses British governance and constitutional reform (03: 21 – 06:22)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents5. CARICOM Launches a regional charter on health and aging aiming for a more organized approach to integration of senior citizens in society as figures show a rapidly expanding elderly population by year 2015. CARICOM Deputy Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett comments on the wide spread implications for service sectors. Colin Smith reports (06:23 – 07:48)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents6. Two Caribbean countries top the list in a report by US Customs on cocaine seizures on airlines operating out of the region. Jamaica is one of the countries identified as a major trans-shipment point. Narcotic Chief Senior Superintendent Beresford Spence discusses escalation and expansion in Jamaica’s role in drug trade and measures implemented. Correspondent Kimberly Andrew reads excerpts from the report (07:49 – 09:22)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents7. Experts at Miami University North South Center are reporting that Caribbean countries are very responsive to Y2K compliance preparations. Trinidad and Tobago, St. Lucia, Jamaica, St. Vincent and Grenadines and Barbados have all launched websites describing the anticipated response in sectors affected notably banking and health. Economic Development Carl Bethel reviews the public relations campaign launched in Bahamas. Professor Anthony Brian International Expert at North South Center in Miami and consultant for Y2K program in region discusses the region’s preparedness (09:23 – 12:45)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents8. Caribbean nationals seeking permanent status in the US can now participate in a Visa Lottery program organized by the government. Winston Tucker prominent immigration lawyer discusses the scheme. Bevan Springer reports from New York (12:46 – 15:25)en_US
dc.formatStereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 biten_US
dc.format.extent15 min. 25 sec.en_US
dc.format.mediumSound, mp3en_US
dc.identifier.otherCAR2953en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2139/44654
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherThe British Broadcasting Corporationen_US
dc.relation.ispartofThe BBC Caribbean Archives Collection 1988 - 2011en_US
dc.rightsCopyright British Broadcasting Corporationen_US
dc.rights.accessRightsAccess to this collection is available on site at the Main Library, Mona Campus (main.library@uwimona.edu.jm), Jamaica and The Alma Jordan Library (wimail@sta.uwi.edu), St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago.en_US
dc.subject.lcshHurricanes -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshHurricanes -- Antiguaen_US
dc.subject.lcshNatural disasters -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshLaw -- Colonies -- Great Britainen_US
dc.subject.lcshGreat Britain -- Colonies -- Administrationen_US
dc.subject.lcshConstitutional law -- Great Britain -- Coloniesen_US
dc.subject.lcshHealth -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshCocaine industry -- Jamaicaen_US
dc.subject.lcshDrug trade -- Jamaicaen_US
dc.subject.lcshDrug control -- Jamaicaen_US
dc.subject.lcshYear 2000 date conversion (Computer systems)en_US
dc.subject.lcshGreen cardsen_US
dc.subject.lcshEmigration and immigration law -- United Statesen_US
dc.titleCaribbean Report 20-10-1999
dc.typeRecording, oralen_US

Files

Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
CARDCD686_20101999.mp3
Size:
16.17 MB
Format:
Unknown data format
Download

Collections

1999 July-December CR