Caribbean Report 27-07-1998

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1. Headlines (00:00-00:28)
2. Strong reaction from Nevisian Premier to Caricom's criticism of his plans for secession. Premier Vance Amory is interviewed and Cindi John reports (00:29-05:09)
3. Exiled group denies involvement in bombings and assasination attempts in Cuba. A member of the group the Cuban American National Foundation is interviewed (05:10-07:59)
4.Further lobbying is planned of the US over the banana issue. The leaders of the four Windward Islands are yet to sign a document laying out their plans for the revival of the banana industry. Agriculture Minister Jack Cunningham who is responsible for keeping an eye on Europe's Agriculture Policy is interviewedas well as Prime Minister Edison James. Yvette Rowe reports (08:00-11:59)
5. Celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the University of the West Indies ended yesterday with a service of convocation on the Mona Campus in Jamaica. University Registrar and Director of Administration Gloria Barrett-Sobers and several students are interviewed (12:00-15:26)

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