Caribbean Report 28-04-1994

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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.authorCrosskill, Hugh (anchor)
dc.contributor.authorBruney, Mike (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorAmbie, William (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorLobe, Jim (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorLara, Brian (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorYorke, Dwight (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorSmith, Weston (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorWebb, Rene (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorDouglas, Colin (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorWatson, Hector (interviewee)
dc.coverage.spatialCaribbean Area.en_US
dc.creatorThe British Broadcasting Corporationen_US
dc.date.accessioned2020-05-26T22:55:38Z
dc.date.available2020-05-26T22:55:38Z
dc.date.issued1994-04-28
dc.description.tableofcontents1. Headlines with Hugh Crosskill (00:00- 00:21)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents2.Armed police guarded government buildings at strategic points on Dominica’s road today after a state of emergency was declared on the island late yesterday. A curfew was put in effect on the capital and communities within a three mile radius of the city requiring residence to be off the streets between 8pm and 6 am. The measures were announced after the bus, taxi and truck drivers blocked roads in protest against an increase in motor vehicle license fees. Police used tear gas to disperse protesters out of the government headquarters. Prime Minister Eugenia Charles said the state of emergency will remain in force as long as it is necessary. Two cruise ships scheduled to stop in Dominica have by-passed the islands since the start of the disturbance (00:22-01:13)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents3. Concern continues to rise over volcanic activity in the Soufriere area seven miles South of Rousseau. There are a number of dormant volcanoes in the area. Six of them are in Soufriere. Seismologists from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus paid a visit. Correspondent Mike Bruney interviews seismologist William Ambie (01:14-03:37)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents4. The resignation of US Administration Special Advisor on Haiti may signal a shift in America policy towards the beleaguered county. Laurence Pezzullo decided to resign after a meeting last week with US Secretary of State Warren Christopher. It felt he was forced to step down amid growing criticism of his policy of compromise towards the Haitian military. Jim Lobe reports (03:38-06:59)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents5. Brian Lara created another bit of history by becoming the first Warrickshire player to be awarded his county cup without playing for the country first. The club decided to break with 114 years of tradition by capping Lara before he played for the Club. Brian Lara is interviewed during the segment. (07:00-9:15)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents6. Lara’s arrival in Warrickshire was made even more comfortable by the presence of boyhood friend Dwight York who plays with Aston Villas in the English Premier League, attended the press conference. Weston Smith reports (09:15-10:35)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents7. Surrey’s new West Indian player Cameron Cuffie is expected to make his debut in the 100-day match against the touring New Zealanders in the oval on Monday (10:36-11:20)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents8. Fifty years later as Britain celebrates victory over Nazi Germany some former Caribbean recruits have mounted a campaign to gain recognition for West Indian contribution. The West Indian Ex-servicemen and Servicewomen’s Association launched a public education and fundraising drive at a conference today. Rene Webb says there is a need to heighten the debate on the West Indian contribution to the war. The role of West Indian servicemen and servicewoman has been overlooked according to world war veteran Webb (11:21-12:31)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents9. Colin Douglas is the author of several books about the role of Caribbean people in war time and post war Britain, is interviewed. He discusses this aspect of history about which not very much is known. Hector Watson served in the Royal Air Force during the war. He talks about his experience during the war (12:32-14:36)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents10. Wrap up (14:37-14:52)en_US
dc.formatStereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 biten_US
dc.format.extent14 min. 52 sec.en_US
dc.format.mediumSound, mp3en_US
dc.identifier.otherCAR1524en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2139/49140
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.lcshDemonstrations -- Dominicaen_US
dc.subject.lcshVolcanoes -- Dominicaen_US
dc.subject.lcshVolcanic eruptions -- Dominicaen_US
dc.subject.lcshHaiti -- Foreign relations -- United Statesen_US
dc.subject.lcshCricket players -- Trinidad and Tobagoen_US
dc.subject.lcshWorld War, 1939-1945
dc.titleCaribbean Report 28-04-1994en_US
dc.typeRecording, oralen_US

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