The University of the West IndiesHayes, Rosie (anchor)Lindquist, Bob (interviewee)Morean, Glenda (interviewee)Richards, Ken (correspondent)Mitchell, Keith (interviewee)Manning, Patrick (interviewee)Nunes, Neil (correspondent)Diaz, Jose (interviewee)Kavulich, John (interviewee)Joseph, Emma (correspondent)2016-03-232016-03-232002-01-04CAR3531https://hdl.handle.net/2139/415441. Headlines (00:00-00:30)2. A Canadian forensic accountant Bob Lindquist has begun the preliminary investigation in Trinidad and Tobago into allegations of corruption under the previous administration. The Attorney General Glenda Morean comments that the investigation is still at an early stage (00:31-02:01)3. Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Patrick Manning seeks to reassure the country that it has a functioning government as former Prime Minister Basdeo Panday refuses to take on the role of Opposition Leader and talks of alternative government. Ken Richards reports as Grenadian Prime Minister Keith Mitchell expresses concern about the political uncertainty in Trinidad and Tobago (02:02-04:21)4. The French Overseas Territories in Guadeloupe and St. Martin are feeling the effects of widespread black outs, once again as workers at the electricity company were back on strike. Neil Nunes reports that tourism has been badly hit and the situation remains tense (04:22-06:31)5. The United Nations states that a document to tackle the issue of race and xenophobia is ready for endorsement by the General Assembly. All the members have agreed to the wording to be used concerning slavery and the slave trade. Jose Diaz, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights comments on the document (06:32-09:27)6. American businessmen including members of Congress are expected to visit Cuba at the end of March. John Kavulich, President of the U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council in New York comments on whether the visit is another sign of improving relations between Cuba and the US in the face of the 40 year old American embargo (09:28-12:46)7. US Senator Arlen Specter visiting Cuba has indicated that President Castro will not oppose the US proposal to take suspect members of the Al Qaeda organisation to Guantanamo base. This is the first time that Castro did not protest the use of the American base for non-military purposes (12:47-13:15)8. Cubans are being advised not to eat pork and avoid violence and anger if they are to survive what is predicted to be a dramatic year of tragedy. Emma Joseph reports on the Yoruba priest's gloomy prediction (13:16-15:15)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit15 min. 15 secs.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationPolitical corruption -- Trinidad and TobagoMisconduct in office -- Trinidad and TobagoForensic accounting -- Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago -- Politics and governmentPolitical stability -- Trinidad and TobagoLegitimacy of governments -- Trinidad and TobagoLabor disputes -- French overseas departmentsIndustrial relationsTourism -- French overseas departmentsFrench overseas departments -- Social conditionsRacismXenophobiaSlave tradeRace discriminationUnited States -- Foreign relations -- CubaCuba -- Foreign relations -- United StatesUnited States -- Foreign relationsMilitary bases, American -- CubaDetention of persons -- United StatesCuba -- Religious life and customsSanteria -- CubaCuba -- Social conditionsRecording, oralAccess 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.