Caribbean Report 17-10-2001

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1. Headlines (00:00-00:25)
2. United National Congress infighting in Port of Spain turns nasty with charges of bribery and attempted murder. Former Attorney General Ramesh Maharaj and Mr Polson are interviewed. Tony Fraser reports (00:26-02:38)
3. Almost every country in the world seems to have a story to tell about an anthrax scare. Yesterday the Caribbean joined that long list when a worker in a postal clearance company in Trinidad and Tobago opened an envelope containing white powder. Three Puerto Ricans lose their jobs as the region grapples with the anthrax scare. Director of CAREC Dr. James Hospedales is interviewed. Emma Joseph and Shannon Novak report (02:39-09:00)
4. Hurricane ravaged Belize fears being ignored by the international community. Prime Minister Said Musa is interviewed (09:01-11:33)
5. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that his country decided to close its radar base in Cuba. Daniel Schreiber reports (11:34-13:44)
6. Libyan-based group is reported to be using a Canadian Charity to channel money to military Muslim supporters including the Jamaat-al-Muslimeen in Trinidad and Tobago. Bertrand Niles reports (13:45-15:07)

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