Caribbean Report 23-11-2001
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2001-11-23
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1. Headlines (00:00-00:30)
2. A record number of candidates, political parties and women gear up for the St. Lucia general elections on December 3rd. Christopher Hunte of the Staff Party discusses his party’s intentions, while George Odlum Leader of the National Alliance shares his opinions on the possible outcome of this election (00:31-02:47)
3. The Trinidad and Tobago Appeal Court confirms a High Court ruling, that Prime Minister Basdeo Panday acted with spite and malice when he barred Caribbean Communications Network from receiving a license to operate a cellular service company. Tony Fraser reports (02:48-04:56)
4. Pressure mounts on Haitian President Jean- Bertrand Aristide to fire his Prime Minister and replace the Lavalas Government, amidst continuing protest. Michael Norton reports (04:57-08:04)
5. The British parliament approves a Bill to give citizenship to people from its former colonies, allowing them to enter the United Kingdom without being subject to immigration controls. Montserrat Member of Parliament Shedman Brown and Anguilla’s Minister of Finance Victor Banks, share their opinions on this new development (08:05-10:11)
6. Two rival communities in Jamaica continue talks aimed at brokering peace following a series of shootings which left over 6 people dead. Member of Parliament Ronnie Thwaites describes the atmosphere surrounding the talks (10:12-13:37)
7. The Governments of Guatemala and Belize will begin investigations into the killings of at least 3 persons at a disputed border zone between the two countries. Rene Mendez news editor of Love fm in Belize City speak on the issue (13:38-15:31)
2. A record number of candidates, political parties and women gear up for the St. Lucia general elections on December 3rd. Christopher Hunte of the Staff Party discusses his party’s intentions, while George Odlum Leader of the National Alliance shares his opinions on the possible outcome of this election (00:31-02:47)
3. The Trinidad and Tobago Appeal Court confirms a High Court ruling, that Prime Minister Basdeo Panday acted with spite and malice when he barred Caribbean Communications Network from receiving a license to operate a cellular service company. Tony Fraser reports (02:48-04:56)
4. Pressure mounts on Haitian President Jean- Bertrand Aristide to fire his Prime Minister and replace the Lavalas Government, amidst continuing protest. Michael Norton reports (04:57-08:04)
5. The British parliament approves a Bill to give citizenship to people from its former colonies, allowing them to enter the United Kingdom without being subject to immigration controls. Montserrat Member of Parliament Shedman Brown and Anguilla’s Minister of Finance Victor Banks, share their opinions on this new development (08:05-10:11)
6. Two rival communities in Jamaica continue talks aimed at brokering peace following a series of shootings which left over 6 people dead. Member of Parliament Ronnie Thwaites describes the atmosphere surrounding the talks (10:12-13:37)
7. The Governments of Guatemala and Belize will begin investigations into the killings of at least 3 persons at a disputed border zone between the two countries. Rene Mendez news editor of Love fm in Belize City speak on the issue (13:38-15:31)