Ransome, Debbie (anchor)The University of the West IndiesSilverman, John (correspondent)Brown, Tony (interviewee)Heard, Floyd (interviewee)Alleyne, Nelly (interviewee)Khan, Sharief (correspondent)Williams, Colin (correspondent)Aristide, Jean Bertrand (interviewee)Cockland, Geraldine (correspondent)2013-07-182013-07-181994-01-25https://hdl.handle.net/2139/16142This report reports on the objectives of a two day conference in Guyana; an alliance of the two opposition parites in St. Vincent and Grenadines adds new impetus to the campagining for th eupcoming general elections; Jean-Bertrand Aristide speaks about the Canadian sanctions against Haiti at a press conference; and workers in the French overseas departments of Martinique, French Guiana and Guadeloupe protest over the rising unemployment rate.Headlines (00:00-00:25)BBC Home Affairs correspondnent John Silverman reports on the BBC episode of 'Assignment'which looks a tht eYardie acitvity and the power of the Jamiacan drug gang in New York, Britian and Kingston. The report also makes allegations about corruption in the British government. Features interviews with with former drug dealers(00:26-04:38)Guyana is to be used as a test case to force change in World Bank policy on foreign aide. Those lobbying for a change will use a two-day conference in Georgetown to begin discussing new approaches to economic reform. Former American President Jimmy Carter is expected to attend(04:39-6:58)With impending elections on February 21, this report examines the possible threat an alliance of the opposition parties in St. Vincent and the Grenadines could pose for the ruling New Democratic Party. Collin Williams reports (6:59-9:50)Jean-Bertrand gives his views on tightened sanctions against Haiti and the need for international support in order for these sanctions to work(9:51-12:38)Reports on a genral strike wihich took placein the French deparments of Maritinque, French Guiana and Guadeloupe to protest the rising unmeployment in the regions and proposed plan for economic development by French Prime Minister Edouard Balladur. Geraldine Cockland reports (12:39-14:48)Wrap up and theme music(14:49-15:02)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit15 min. 02 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationEconomic assistance -- GuyanaEconomic policyElections -- Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesPolitics and government -- Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesEconomic sanctions -- HaitiStrikes and lockouts -- MartinqueStrikes and lockouts -- French GuianaStrikes and lockouts -- GuadeloupeEconomic conditions -- Caribbean areaRecording, 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.