The University of the West IndiesLithgow, Lynette (anchor)Seepaul, Occah (interviewee)Ramdin, Ron (interviewee)Dabydeen, David (interviewee)Caine, Shakira (interviewee)Ali, Yusuf (interviewee)Sathe, Radhika (interviewee)Ramadhin, Sonny (interviewee)Seecharan, Chem (interviewee)Lloyd, Clive (interviewee)Engineer, Farokh (interviewee)2013-04-162013-04-161995-05-31CAR1808https://hdl.handle.net/2139/14927In this special edition, Caribbean Report examines the 150th Anniversary of East Indian arrival in the Caribbean. The report looks at East Indian indentureship and its impact on Caribbean societies. In Trinidad and Tobago, the Speaker of the House, Occah Seepaul welcomes the President of India who visited the island as part of the celebration to mark the 150th anniversary. Historian Ron Ramdin examines the importance of the East Indian arrival celebrations. In Guyana, some members of the Afro-Guyanese community reflect on the lingering tensions between the races. Yusuf Ali at the Commonwealth Secretariat looks at how members of the Indian diaspora view their historical past. Dr. David Dabydeen of Warwick University in Britain, comments on whether East Indians in the Caribbean should cling to the past or should they now regard themselves as West Indians. The system of indentureship is explained and the East Indian's contributions to Caribbean societies are discussed. West Indies cricket remains a shining example of unity in the region and Sonny Ramadhin talks about his experiences.1. Introduction to special edition by Lynette Lithgow (00:00-00:24)2. Highlights the importance of the celebration of the East Indian's arrival in the Caribbean (00:25-02:28)3. Interview with some Afro-Guyanese persons about the racial tensions in the society (02:29-04:49)4. Yusuf Ali speaks about how members of the Indian diaspora view their historical past (04:50-07:42)5. Report on the East Indian contributions to Caribbean societies and the evolution of a unique Caribbean woman (07:43-10:18)6. West Indies cricket provides a shining example of what can be achieved if racial differences and inter-island rivalries are set aside (10:19-13:23)7. Report on whether it really matters if people remember Indian indentureship in the Caribbean (13:24-15:07)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit15 min. 07 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationEast Indians -- Trinidad and TobagoEast Indians -- Trinidad and Tobago -- Social life and customsEast Indians -- Caribbean AreaIndentured servants -- Trinidad and Tobago -- HistoryEast Indians -- Cultural assimilation -- Caribbean AreaIndentured servants -- Caribbean AreaEast Indians -- Caribbean Area -- Ethnic identityTrinidad and Tobago -- Race relationsGuyana -- Race relationsRacism -- GuyanaEast Indians -- GuyanaEast Indian diasporaCaribbean Area -- Ethnic relationsEast Indians -- Caribbean Area -- Social conditionsWomen, East Indians -- Trinidad and TobagoCricket -- Social aspects -- Caribbean AreaCricket -- West IndiesRecording, 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.