Caribbean Report 27-04-1998

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1. Headlines with Orin Gordon (00:00-00:30)
2. In St. Lucia, former Prime Minister Sir John Compton has been nominated for the leadership of the United Workers Party. Electra Naysmith reports on the credibility of the suggestions of a possible comeback of the veteran politician (00:31-04:31)
3. Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien begins an official visit to Cuba and the US has criticised this visit stating that Canada's policy of constructive engagement has not worked. Tom Gibb reports (04:32-08:47)
4. Prime Ministers from the Windward Islands met in St. Lucia to discuss the effect of the drought conditions caused by the El Nino weather system on the banana industry. Pete Ninvalle reports (08:48-10:19)
5. In Dominica, the banana industry officials state that they are determined to overcome their problems despite drought and reduced production. Ken Richards reports (10:20-12:14)
6. The Commonwealth Games scheduled to take place in Malaysia in four months time is under threat from adverse weather caused by El Nino. The Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad comments on the issue (12:15-15:10)

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