Caribbean Report 23-01-1995

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In this report: Jamaica's ruling party, the People's National Party has given the thumbs down for the introduction of casino gambling. Dr. Brian Meeks, a Jamaican political analyst, indicated that he was a little surprised about this decision but stated popular opinion was not overly in favour of casino gambling. A Methodist Synod held in French St. Martin marked a new moral era for the Caribbean community. A common Christian culture was the main focus and Reverend Livingston Malcolm pointed to a moral revolution emerging in Caribbean Christianity today. Dr. Anthony Bryan, Director of Caribbean Studies at the University of Miami, responded to questions about the collapse of the Mexican peso and whether it affected Mexico's position as a magnet for investment. In cricket, all-rounder, Carl Hooper is unable to join the West Indies team on its New Zealand tour since he had not recovered in time. John Rawling reports that former WBC heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis had selected Emanuel Steward as his new trainer. Steward was asked why he had decided to work with Lewis and what he could do to improve Lewis' fighting.

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1. Headlines with Carol Orr (00:00-00:29)
2. Report on Jamaica's decision against the introduction of casino gambling (00:30-01:55)
3. Interview with Brian Meeks on this decision and whether he was surprised (01:56-05:18)
4. Report on the Methodist Synod in St. Martin (05:19-05:53)
5. Rev. Livingston Malcolm addressed the issue of a moral revolution emerging in Caribbean Christianity today (05:54-07:57)
6. Report on the collapse of the Mexican peso (07:58-08:33)
7. Interview with Anthony Bryan on what this means for Mexico and what lessons are there for the Caribbean (08:34-11:41)
8. Report that Carl Hooper will not be able to join the West Indies team on the New Zealand tour (11:42-12:13)
9. Report on Lennox Lewis selection of Emanuel Steward as his new trainer (12:14-12:43)
10. Interview with Emanuel Steward on why he decided to work with Lewis and how he plans to improve him (12:44-14:41)
11. Report ends with a recap of headlines by Carol Orr (14:42-15:05)

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