The University of the West IndiesJones, James Martin (interviewee)Howell, Colville (interviewee)Bryan, Anthony T. (interviewee)Allen, Gary (correspondent)Williams, Colin (correspondent)2014-03-182014-03-181993-05-05CAR1268https://hdl.handle.net/2139/34536Caribbean countries are again caught up in controversy in the international whaling commission. The US has outlined elements of its foreign policy, virtually leaving the Caribbean off the agenda. Jamaica’s inflation rate which once peaked at 105 percent at the end of 1992 had fallen to 21.5 percent by the end of March, 1993. Cuba is seeking international help to combat an epidemic of an eye disease which is now threatening over 25,000 with blindness. The rift in the Mitchell administration over a health directive appears to have been pushed aside by a local protest.Headlines with anchor Debbie Ransome (00:30)1. Caribbean countries are again caught up in controversy in the international whaling commission - Mike Jarvis reports (00:31- 04:10)2. The US has outlined elements of its foreign policy, virtually leaving the Caribbean off the agenda. In a policy statement on Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa – new US Deputy Secretary of State - Clifton Wharton singled out Cuba and Haiti only - Yvette Rowe reports (04:11- 07:18).3. Jamaica’s inflation rate which once peaked at 105 percent at the end of 1992 had fallen to 21.5 percent by the end of March, 1993 - Gary Allen reports (07:19 - 09:40)4. Cuba is seeking international help to combat an epidemic of an eye disease which is now threatening over 25,000 with blindness (09:41 -11:42)5. The rift in the Mitchell administration over a health directive appears to have been pushed aside by a local protest - Colin Williams reports (11:43 -15:02)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit15 min. 02sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationWildlife conservationists -- Japan.Wildlife conservationists -- Caribbean Area.International relations -- Commerce -- Caribbean Area.International relations -- Commerce -- United States.Jamaica -- economic aspects.cuba -- health -- united states.International relations -- Health -- Cuba.Grenada -- Politics and government -- Health.Recording, 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.