Caribbean Report 24-02-2000
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2000-02-24
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1. Headlines: (00:00-00:29)
2. The European Union has been successful in its dispute with the United States regarding export subsidies. The World Trade Organization Appeals Court ruled that the principle of free trade is compromised as a result of actions by Americans that perpetrate ambiguous business exporters infringing on the rule of free trade. The U.S. has agreed to have more dialogue with the European Union on the issue as to the various options open to them. (00:30-04:54)
3. In the Caribbean, health experts are working to mitigate against the growing cost for AIDS. PAHO reports that HIV infection ranges from 1 in 200 to 1 in 50. Michael Megan Jones said the experts are having discussions in Jamaica, Barbados, The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (04:55-07:15)
4. Amnesty International is encouraging the authorities in Havana to release dissident Oscar Biscet. The activist, formerly a doctor, is expected to return to trial on the grounds of anti-government protest and faces approximately 7 years in prison. His charge involves offending symbols of the country and inciting crime. (07:20-08:44)
5. The West Indies cricket team’s new manager and coach are expected to meet with members of the Board within the next few days to arrive at how to revive the team. The team of Roger Harper and Jeffrey Dujon are to be officially introduced to the public at a conference in Kingston next Sunday. (8:45-10:24)
6. In Antigua there is frustration as cricketer Sir Viv Richards was overlooked for the position of West Indies cricket coach. Harold Lovell, attorney and close friend of Sir Viv believed he was treated unfairly by the West Indies Cricket Board. (10:25-12:11)
7. In Puerto Rico there was disappointment today following the results of the Grammys last night. Musicians on the island received a record number of 12 nominations but most of the awards went to Carlos Santana. (12:14-15:25)
2. The European Union has been successful in its dispute with the United States regarding export subsidies. The World Trade Organization Appeals Court ruled that the principle of free trade is compromised as a result of actions by Americans that perpetrate ambiguous business exporters infringing on the rule of free trade. The U.S. has agreed to have more dialogue with the European Union on the issue as to the various options open to them. (00:30-04:54)
3. In the Caribbean, health experts are working to mitigate against the growing cost for AIDS. PAHO reports that HIV infection ranges from 1 in 200 to 1 in 50. Michael Megan Jones said the experts are having discussions in Jamaica, Barbados, The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (04:55-07:15)
4. Amnesty International is encouraging the authorities in Havana to release dissident Oscar Biscet. The activist, formerly a doctor, is expected to return to trial on the grounds of anti-government protest and faces approximately 7 years in prison. His charge involves offending symbols of the country and inciting crime. (07:20-08:44)
5. The West Indies cricket team’s new manager and coach are expected to meet with members of the Board within the next few days to arrive at how to revive the team. The team of Roger Harper and Jeffrey Dujon are to be officially introduced to the public at a conference in Kingston next Sunday. (8:45-10:24)
6. In Antigua there is frustration as cricketer Sir Viv Richards was overlooked for the position of West Indies cricket coach. Harold Lovell, attorney and close friend of Sir Viv believed he was treated unfairly by the West Indies Cricket Board. (10:25-12:11)
7. In Puerto Rico there was disappointment today following the results of the Grammys last night. Musicians on the island received a record number of 12 nominations but most of the awards went to Carlos Santana. (12:14-15:25)