Caribbean Report 05-01-1998
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1998-01-05
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The British Broadcasting Corporation
Abstract
In Guyana, one man is seriously injured when an explosive device was thrown into a building. This attack is believed to be politically motivated. Meanwhile, the Commonwealth Observer mission report into Guyana's elections, is due to be released. David de Caires, Editor-in-chief of Stabroek News argues for reform of the election processes. Grenada's Prime Minister Keith Mitchell will make his first formal address to the nation. Montserratians evacuees in Britain report continued difficulties accessing housing and welfare payments. Reverend Gaulter de Mello of the Coordinating Committee for the Welfare of Evacuees from Montserrat comments on this issue. Britain and Trinidad and Tobago have signed a mutual legal assistance agreement to aid in the fight against illegal drugs.
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1. Headlines with Orin Gordon (00:00-00:29)
2. One man is seriously injured when an explosive device detonated in Guyana (00:30-02:35)
3. David de Caires talks about what is wrong in the election processes in Guyana and the need for reform (02:36-06:38)
4. Prime Minister Keith Mitchell makes a formal address to the nation, his first for the year (06:39-08:15)
5. Montserrat's evacuees have difficulties over housing and welfare benefits in Britain (08:16-14:40)
6. Britain and Trinidad and Tobago signed a mutual legal assistance agreement to increase cooperation in the fight against illegal drugs (14:41-15:20)
2. One man is seriously injured when an explosive device detonated in Guyana (00:30-02:35)
3. David de Caires talks about what is wrong in the election processes in Guyana and the need for reform (02:36-06:38)
4. Prime Minister Keith Mitchell makes a formal address to the nation, his first for the year (06:39-08:15)
5. Montserrat's evacuees have difficulties over housing and welfare benefits in Britain (08:16-14:40)
6. Britain and Trinidad and Tobago signed a mutual legal assistance agreement to increase cooperation in the fight against illegal drugs (14:41-15:20)