Caribbean Report 04-01-1999

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1. Headlines (00:00-00:26)
2. Saint Lucia's Prime Minister, Kenny Anthony, says the Cuban president Fidel Castro will pay an official visit to the island. Pete Ninvalle and Tom Gibb reports (00:27–06:13)
3. Campaigning is picking up pace as Barbadians prepare to go to the polls. The island’s economy and crimes have emerged as the major issues since Prime Minister Owen Arthur announced the date for the fresh general elections. Bertram Niles and Lou Smith reports (06:14–10:34)
4. Guyana’s Police Commissioner, Laurie Lewis, has admitted that crime in his country and many of the Caribbean islands has increased significantly. Colin Smith reports (10:35–12:36)
5. Bermudians have been celebrating what the new Progressive Labor Party government says will be a one-off public holiday. Vicky Abraham reports (12:37-14:30)
6. Windies face a tough battle to avoid their fourth straight test defeat against South Africa in Cape Town (14:31- 15:24)

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