The University of the West IndiesGordon, Warren (anchor)Greste, Peter (correspondent)Caroit, Jean-Michel (correspondent)Greeves, Luke (interviewee)2019-06-172019-06-171998-12-28CAR2741https://hdl.handle.net/2139/470071. 1998 was a terrible year for hurricanes. Two major storms, thousands killed. This special edition of the BBC Caribbean Report takes a closer look at George and Mitch and examines the economic prospects of the countries hit. Warren Gordon reports (00:00-00:32)2. Central America after Hurricane Mitch. Peter Greste reports (00:32-05:57)3. Scale of casualties in the Caribbean was far lower but whichever measurement is used the Dominican Republic and Haiti suffered badly. Several months later how is the Dominican Republic coping? Jean-Michel Caroit is interviewed (05:58-10:36)4. International Red Cross has been at the forefront of relief efforts. Red Cross Representative in the Dominican Republic Luke Greeves is interviewed about the effects of Hurricanes George and Mitch (10:37-15:11)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit15 min. 11 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationHurricanes -- Caribbean AreaHurricanes -- Central AmericaHurricanes -- Dominican RepublicRecording, 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.