The University of the West IndiesRowe, Yvette (anchor)Campbell, Parnell (interviewee)Fairley, Ian (correspondent)Smith, Clifford (correspondent)Fraser, Tony (correspondent)Hooper, Carl (interviewee)2013-01-172013-01-171995-03-06CAR1746https://hdl.handle.net/2139/13995The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government refutes US allegations of links between drug money and political campaigns. Deputy Prime Minister Parnell Campbell of the country gives his reaction to the US State Department report. The Haitian government plans to reduce its import duties as part of its liberalization programme. However, this planned tariff reduction has provoked concerns in the Dominican Republic. In Jamaica, Opposition Leader Edward Seaga has emerged victorious from the first round in the latest challenge to his leadership. The EU Council of Ministers reach an agreement to lift most but not all the barriers on imports of rum from independent Caribbean countries. Celebrations to mark the 150th years since indentured Indian labourers arrived in the Caribbean got off to a controversial start in Trinidad. Linford Christie has withdrawn from the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Barcelona. As the West Indies cricket team prepares for the series against Australia, Guyanese batsman Carl Hooper speaks about the hard task ahead and how he views his role in the tour.1. Headlines with Yvette Rowe (00:00-00:31)2. The government of St. Vincent refutes US allegations of links between drugs and political campaigns (00:32-04:30)3. The Haitian government plans to reduce its import duties as part of its liberalization programme (04:31-06:44)4. In Jamaica, Opposition Leader Edward Seaga has emerged victorious from the latest challenge to his leadership (06:45-07:12)5. The EU has reached an agreement to lift most but not all of the barriers on imports of rum from the independent Caribbean countries (07:13-09:11)6. Controversy at the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Indian indentured labourers in Trinidad and Tobago (09:12-11:48)7. Linford Christie has withdrawn from the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Barcelona (11:49-12:05)8. Carl Hooper talks about the hard task ahead for the West Indies cricket team to beat Australia (12:06-14:18)9. Recap of top stories (14:19-14:56)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit14 min. 55 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationDrug traffic -- Caribbean AreaPolitical corruption -- Caribbean AreaDrug control -- Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines -- Politics and governmentTariff -- Governmental policy -- HaitiHaiti -- Commercial policyDominican Republic -- Commerce -- HaitiHaiti -- Commerce -- Dominican RepublicDominican Republic -- Politics and governmentPoliticians -- JamaicaJamaica -- Politics and governmentLeadershipRum industry -- Caribbean AreaImport quotas -- European Union countriesEuropean Union countries -- Economic policyIndentured servants -- Trinidad and Tobago -- HistoryEast Indians -- Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago -- Race relationsAthletes -- Great BritainTrack and field athletes -- Great BritainCricket -- AustraliaCricket players -- West IndiesTest matches (Cricket)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.