The University of the West IndiesNaysmith, Electra (anchor)Smith, Clifford (correspondent)Ruttinger, Faulkner (interviewee)Calvo, Doris (interviewee)Niles, Bertram (correspondent)Miller, Billie (interviewee)Vitalis, David (interviewee)Crooks, Ed (correspondent)Porter, Richard (interviewee)Anthony, Kenny (interviewee)Gordon, Orin (correspondent)2014-07-102014-07-101998-05-05CAR2572https://hdl.handle.net/2139/386591. Headlines with Electra Naysmith (00:00-00:11)2. At the First International Banana Conference, EU officials have defended proposals to reform its banana import regime and Latin American delegates defended working conditions on banana plantations. Clifford Smith reports (00:12-05:19)3. In Barbados, the opening day of the EU-ACP summit has seen tensions between the African and Caribbean blocs as they consider European proposals for a framework agreement to succeed the Lome IV convention. Bertram Niles reports the EU is proposing a series of regionalized agreements for future EU-ACP relationship (05:20-07:41)4. The St. Lucia Media Workers Association has added its voice to the debate over the refusal of the Trinidad Government to renew the work permit of Barbadian journalist Julian Rogers. David Vitalis comments on the issue (07:42-09:15)5. Two senior officials of the British government, Robin Cook and Clare Short have been criticised over the handling of last year's volcanic eruption on Montserrat (09:16-09:40)6. The European Union is set to have a single currency, the Euro, in 4 years. Ed Crooks reports that the Euro may become a favoured currency for international crime (09:41-12:45)7. In cricket, Alec Stewart has been appointed as England's new captain and replaces Mike Atherton. Orin Gordon reports on Stewart's previous matches (12:46-14:19)8. Recap of top stories (14:20-14:50)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit14 min. 50 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationBanana trade -- Windward IslandsBanana trade -- Latin AmericaPlantations -- Costa RicaEuropean Union countries -- Commercial policyNegotiationCompetition, UnfairEuropean Union countries -- Commerce -- Developing countriesDeveloping countries -- Commerce -- European Union countriesJournalists -- Trinidad and TobagoFreedom of movement -- Caribbean AreaPress and politics -- Trinidad and TobagoFreedom of the press -- Caribbean AreaVolcanoes -- MontserratMontserrat -- Social conditionsEuro -- Social aspectsEurope -- Economic integration -- Social aspectsMonetary unions -- European Union countriesCricket -- EnglandCricket captains -- EnglandInternational Banana ConferenceACP GroupRecording, 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.