Caribbean Report 05-10-1999

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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.authorRobertson, Jessica (anchor, correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorHurst, Lionel (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorRay, Bob (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorLinares, Guillermo (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorClarke, Roberta (speaker)
dc.contributor.authorNash, Debbie (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorRamphal, Shridath (speaker)
dc.coverage.spatialCaribbean Area.en_US
dc.creatorThe British Broadcasting Corporationen_US
dc.date.accessioned2017-07-18T16:03:56Z
dc.date.available2017-07-18T16:03:56Z
dc.date.issued1999-10-05
dc.description.tableofcontents1. Headlines with anchor Jessica Robertson (00:00 - 00:30)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents2. The annual meeting in Paraguay of the Inter-American Commission on Drug Abuse and Control is attempting to finalize plans for an independent drug assessment progam. Antigua/Barbuda Ambassador to OAS and the US Lionel Hurst analyses the implementation of assessment setting standards for similar evaluation in OAS member states (00:31 – 04:11)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents3. Officials from federal states and twin islands republics in Caribbean and the US are meeting in Montreal Canada to discuss issues linked to federalism including social policy, management, linguistic and racial differences, diversity, and internal state relationship with central government. Co- Chair of the conference Bob Ray discusses the conference goals (04:12- 05: 54)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents4. Guyana Foreign Ministry has responded to statements from Venezuelan regarding ownership of the mineral rich Essequibo region. Venezuelan spokesman contends that the conflict will be addressed via United Nation mediation (05:55 – 06:27)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents5. Puerto Rico’s lobby to rid the island naval base in Vieques is gathering momentum. New York city councilor Guillermo Linares discusses wide ranging support for removal of the naval base and the need for support of republican and democratic legislators to institute this measure (06:28 – 09:11)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents6. Survey examining women in Caribbean society shows decline in political and other gains made in the past. A report was presented at the Economic Commission for Latin America and Caribbean conference taking place in Trinidad and Tobago. Attorney Roberta Clarke highlights figures in the abuse of women and children (09: 12- 11:41)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents7. In Abaco Bahamas tents and other supplies are being brought in to render assistance to refugees displaced by hurricane Floyd. Debbie Nash reports on damage assessment (11:42 – 13:44)en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents8. Trinidad economist Frank Rampersad dies at the age of 69. He served in national and regional posts including Permanent Secretary to three Finance Ministers, Chairman of the national airline BWIA, Chairman of state sugar company CARONI and West Indian Commission in England. Commonwealth Secretary General Shridath Ramphal comments on his contributions to Caribbean region ( 11: 42 – 15:29)en_US
dc.formatStereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 biten_US
dc.format.extent15 min. 29 sec.en_US
dc.format.mediumSound, mp3en_US
dc.identifier.otherCAR2942en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2139/44638
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.lcshDrug traffic -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshDrug control -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshFederal government -- Congressesen_US
dc.subject.lcshGuyana -- Boundaries -- Venezuelaen_US
dc.subject.lcshVenezuela -- Boundaries -- Guyanaen_US
dc.subject.lcshNavy-yards and naval stations -- Puerto Ricoen_US
dc.subject.lcshWomen -- Abuse of -- Prevention -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshChild abuse -- Prevention -- Caribbean Areaen_US
dc.subject.lcshHurricane Floyd, 1999en_US
dc.subject.lcshHurricanes -- Bahamasen_US
dc.subject.lcshRampersad, Franken_US
dc.titleCaribbean Report 05-10-1999
dc.typeRecording, oralen_US

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