Caribbean Report 05-03-1999

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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.authorGreaves, Keith Stone (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorRamphal, Shridath (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorRichards, Ken (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorAnthony, Kenny (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorRichardson, Wakefield (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorClarke, Oscar (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorLuncheon, Roger (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorThomas, Bert (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorAndrew Thomas, Kimberly (correspondent)
dc.coverage.spatialCaribbean Area.en_US
dc.creatorThe British Broadcasting Corporationen_US
dc.date.accessioned2015-07-19T05:04:40Z
dc.date.available2015-07-19T05:04:40Z
dc.date.issued1999-03-05
dc.description.tableofcontents1. Headlines with anchor Keith Stone Greaves (00:23)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents2. High level talks on the US European Union dispute continue in London with the US Secretary of State Madeline Albright scheduled to meet with UK Foreign Secretary Robin Cooke. The World Trade Organization will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the current impasse. CARICOM negotiator Shridath Ramphal condemns US actions. Ken Richards reports on the ongoing consultations on US retaliatory tariffs (00:24 – 02:52)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents3. Prime Minister of Saint Lucia Kenny Anthony will meet with government officials to discuss the ongoing banana trade war between the US and European Union and will continue to lobby for a Caribbean banana regime. Saint Lucia is a major producer of bananas to the EU (02:53 – 5:44)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents4. Wakefield Richardson reports on polling results in Anguilla national elections. The Anguilla National Alliance captured three seats, Anguilla United Party and Anguilla Democratic Party each picked up two seats. The former coalition government led by Chief Minister Hubert Hughes will form the next government in Anguilla (05:45 - 6:58)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents5. A Commonwealth Observer Group arrives in Antigua ahead of the general election. The Group’s mandate is to meet with political parties, election officials, independent candidates and all interest groups and report its findings to the Commonwealth Secretary General. Keith Stone Greaves reports (06:59 – 08:16)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents6. In Guyana, stores remained closed after crowds attacked police and started a fire, riot police used tear gas to disperse a crowd attending a political meeting organised by the opposition People National Congress (PNC). PNC General Secretary Oscar Clarke comments on the incident as an act of disruption and an attempt to injure PNC leader Desmond Hoyte. Head of the Presidential Secretariat Roger Luncheon called on Hoyte to decrease inflammatory comments. Colin Smith reports from Guyana. (08: 17 – 10:21)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents7. Increasing political tension in Haiti and recent murders draw condemnation from the UN Security Council. The Council calls on political leaders to form a credible electoral council and host open, free, and fair elections. Haitian expert Professor Bert Thomas from Brooklyn College comments on the chaotic situation. Kimberly Anderson Thomas reports (10:22 - 12:22)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents8. Creators of the animated TV show Bart Simpson have developed a black version of the series drawing a black audience in the US. Film director Spike Lee denounces the show as perpetrating racial stereotype. Professor Robin Means Coleman author speaks out on the portrayal of African Americans. BBC correspondent Jane Hughes reports (12:23 – 15:22)en_US
dc.formatStereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 biten_US
dc.format.extent15 min. 22 sec.en_US
dc.format.mediumSound, mp3en_US
dc.identifier.otherCAR2790en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2139/40140
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.lcshBananas -- Commerce -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshBananas -- Commerce -- Europeen_US
dc.subject.lcshBananas -- Commerce -- United Statesen_US
dc.subject.lcshWorld Trade Organizationen_US
dc.subject.lcshTariff -- Europeen_US
dc.subject.lcshTariff -- United Statesen_US
dc.subject.lcshElections -- Anguillaen_US
dc.subject.lcshAnguilla -- Politics and governmenten_US
dc.subject.lcshGuyana -- Politics and governmenten_US
dc.subject.lcshGuyana -- Strikes and lockoutsen_US
dc.subject.lcshHaiti -- Politics and governmenten_US
dc.subject.lcshElections -- Haitien_US
dc.subject.lcshSituation comedies (Television programs)en_US
dc.subject.lcshSimpsons (Fictitious characters)en_US
dc.subject.lcshAnguilla National Allianceen_US
dc.subject.lcshAnguilla United Partyen_US
dc.subject.lcshAnguilla Democratic Partyen_US
dc.titleCaribbean Report 05-03-1999en_US
dc.typeRecording, oralen_US

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