Caribbean Report 24-02-2000

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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, Ken (anchor)
dc.contributor.authorMaharaj, Rookmin (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorWalker, Andrew (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorJones, Megan (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorMcEvoy, Margaret (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorTheodore, Carl (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorCarrington, Edwin (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorGordon, Orin (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorEngel, Matthew (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorLovell, Harold (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorJosephs, Emma (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorMartin, Ricky (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorTuominen, Gary (interviewee)
dc.coverage.spatialCaribbean Area.en_US
dc.creatorThe British Broadcasting Corporationen_US
dc.date.accessioned2016-04-26T18:59:46Z
dc.date.available2016-04-26T18:59:46Z
dc.date.issued2000-02-24
dc.description.tableofcontents1. Headlines: (00:00-00:29)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents2. 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)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents3. 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)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents4. 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)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents5. 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)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents6. 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)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents7. 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)en_US
dc.formatStereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 biten_US
dc.format.extent15 min. 25 sec.en_US
dc.format.mediumSound, mp3en_US
dc.identifier.otherCAR3046en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2139/41910
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.lcshBanana trade - - Law and legislation - - European Union countriesen_US
dc.subject.lcshBanana trade - - Law and legislation - - United Statesen_US
dc.subject.lcshEuropean Union countries - - Foreign economic relations - - United Statesen_US
dc.subject.lcshBanana trade - - Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshHIV infections - - Economic aspects - - Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshHIV infections - - Economic aspects - - Latin Americaen_US
dc.subject.lcshAIDS (Disease) - - Economic aspects - - Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshAIDS (Disease) - - Economic aspects - - Latin Americaen_US
dc.subject.lcshDissenters - - Cubaen_US
dc.subject.lcshPolitical prisoners - - Cubaen_US
dc.subject.lcshHuman rights - - Cubaen_US
dc.subject.lcshCuba - - Politics and government - - 21st centuryen_US
dc.subject.lcshCricket - - West Indiesen_US
dc.subject.lcshSports administrationen_US
dc.subject.lcshCricket - - West Indiesen_US
dc.subject.lcshSports administrationen_US
dc.subject.lcshGrammy Awardsen_US
dc.titleCaribbean Report 24-02-2000en_US
dc.typeRecording, oralen_US

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