Caribbean Report 04-11-1999

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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.authorRichards, Keith (anchor, correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorAnthony, Kenny (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorGordon, Orin (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorPierre, Philip (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorNimvalle, Pete (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorBoyle, Ken (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorMonroe, Trevor (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorFraser, Tony (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorTownsend, Lyle (interviewee)
dc.coverage.spatialCaribbean Area.en_US
dc.creatorThe British Broadcasting Corporationen_US
dc.date.accessioned2017-07-18T21:56:13Z
dc.date.available2017-07-18T21:56:13Z
dc.date.issued1999-11-04
dc.description.tableofcontents1. Headlines with anchor Ken Richards (00:00 - 00: 28)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents2. European Union draft resolutions at the United Nations calling on all states to suspend or abolish capital punishment. Caribbean diplomats are paying close attention to the long-term implications of these resolutions (00:29 - 02:04)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents3. A meeting of officials from Los Angeles, United States and Caribbean is currently scheduled for Washington DC with its focus on combatting trafficking and consumption of illegal drug trade (02:05 – 02:47)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents4. Caribbean and African manufacturers are to benefit from expanded access to US market after US Senate approve new trade bill which removes tariffs on imports of clothing into the US. The bill has strong backing of President Bill Clinton. St Lucia Prime Minister Kenny Anthony discusses the Caribbean Basin initiative, a similar bill which did not benefit the Caribbean region. Orin Gordon reports (02:47 – 04:39)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents5. Employees of regional Caribbean airline LIAT will present a rescue plan for the airline’s economic woes at the company’s shareholders meeting. This plan is in direct response to Speedway report and recommendations of a drastic reduction in the work force. LIAT Shop steward in St. Lucia and Civil Aviation Minister Philip J Pierre analyses situation and offers solutions to recommendations offered. Pete Nimvalle reports (04:40 - 07:16)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents6. The role of the opposition in the Caribbean is analyzed in Kingstown St. Vincent following opposition and friction in the Unity Labour Party member Stanley John stance on policy of boycotting state functions. Deputy leader of the ULP Ken Boyle and Trevor Monroe reader in government and politics at Mona Campus in Jamaica highlight the role of opposition political parties in Caribbean politics (07:17 – 11:48)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents7. In Trinidad and Tobago accusations has been leveled against government Minister Ganga Singh for influencing charges against trade union leaders. General Secretary of Communication Workers Lyle Townsend discusses claims of political interference and intimidation of workers. Tony Fraser reports (11:49 – 14:20)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents8. In Bonn Germany ministers concluded a meeting on climate change and drafted pledges on polices to damaging green house emissions which can lead to global warming (14:21 – 15:30)en_US
dc.formatStereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 biten_US
dc.format.extent15 min. 30 sec.en_US
dc.format.mediumSound, mp3en_US
dc.identifier.otherCAR2964en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2139/44665
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.lcshCapital punishment -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshDrug traffic -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshDrug traffic -- United Statesen_US
dc.subject.lcshDrug control -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshDrug control -- United Statesen_US
dc.subject.lcshCommerce -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshCaribbean Area -- Economic conditionsen_US
dc.subject.lcshLIAT (Airline)en_US
dc.subject.lcshAirlines -- Caribbean Area -- Managementen_US
dc.subject.lcshTrade unions -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshClimate change -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshGlobal warming -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.titleCaribbean Report 04-11-1999
dc.typeRecording, oralen_US

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