The University of the West IndiesRowe, Yvette (anchor)Collymore, Yvette (correspondent)Bernal, Richard (interviewee)Huggins, Nicole (correspondent)Restano, Yndamiro (interviewee)Hayes, Rosie (correspondent)Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent)Walker, Lucius (interviewee)Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent)2013-04-172013-04-171995-06-01CAR1809https://hdl.handle.net/2139/14942In this report: Caribbean countries are moving from gentle persuasion to mild scare tactics as powerful US interests threatens to crush their crucial banana industries. In his most recent study, William Demas advises CARICOM countries against seeking individual entry into NAFTA. Cuban dissident Yndamiro Restano was freed following an appeal by French human rights group, France-Libertes. The US-based Pastors for Peace, an inter-religious foundation for community organization, is planning its fifth caravan to Cuba later this month. Reverend Lucius Walker comments on Cuba's current economic conditions. Industrial unrest continues in St. Lucia as the commission of inquiry moves into its second day. Meanwhile, some Radio St. Lucia workers are terminated. The West Indies cricket team picked up an easy victory against Leicestershire. Brian Lara is given the deed to lands by the government for his record breaking exploits last year.1. Headlines with Yvette Rowe (00:00-00:28)2. Caribbean countries urge the US to drop the challenge to the EU banana regime (00:29-03:33)3. Caribbean countries warned against seeking individual entry into NAFTA and other free trade groupings (03:34-05:37)4. In Cuba, a dissident jailed for rebellion against the state is released early (05:38-07:09)5. Pastors for Peace is planning its fifth caravan to Cuba (07:10-11:34)6. In St. Lucia, the commission of inquiry moves into its second day but is overshadowed by the continued strike action (11:35-13:56)7. The West Indies cricket team wins their three day match against Leicestershire (13:57-14:44)8. Recap of top stories (14:45-15:07)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit15 min. 07 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationBanana trade -- Caribbean AreaBananas -- Economic aspectsCaribbean Area -- Foreign relations -- United StatesUnited States -- Foreign relations -- Caribbean AreaFree trade -- Caribbean AreaCaribbean Area -- Foreign economic relationsCaribbean Area -- Economic integrationTrade blocs -- Caribbean AreaDissenters -- CubaPolitical prisoners -- CubaCuba -- Economic conditions -- 1990-Cuba -- Foreign relations -- United StatesUnited States -- Foreign relations -- CubaReligious institutions -- CubaStrikes and lockouts -- Saint LuciaGovernmental investigations -- Saint LuciaPolitical corruption -- Saint LuciaRadio broadcasting -- Employees -- Dismissal ofCricket -- West IndiesCricket -- Tournaments -- 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.