The University of the West IndiesRichards, Ken (anchor)Gonzales, Anthony (interviewee)El Hadj, Sidya (interviewee)Compton, John (interviewee)Singh, Rickey (interviewee)Davidson, Winston (interviewee)Turnbill, Bill (correspondent)Preval, Rene (interviewee)Fraser, Tony (correspondent)Lequay, Alloy (interviewee)2014-02-102014-02-101995-12-13CAR1948https://hdl.handle.net/2139/24743In this report the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is advising Caribbean states to seek a phased entry into the Free Trade Agreement proposed by the US to come into effect in 2005. In St. Lucia, banana farmers are closely monitoring the uncertainties surrounding the region's banana industry. Some banana growers comment on the Geest sale issue. Meanwhile, EU Deputy Director General for Agriculture, Ralf Mohler is set to meet with US Trade Representative Mickey Kantor on December 18th to discuss the bitter trade dispute over bananas. Prime Minister John Compton has criticised the region's electronic media and discussed the freedom of movement for journalists in the Caribbean Community. A British and French effort for an European initiative to clamp down on drug trafficking in the Caribbean has been welcomed by former Chairman of the Jamaican National Drug Abuse Council, Dr. Winston Davidson. In Haiti, Rene Preval, close friend and political ally of President Aristide, is a front runner in the presidential elections. However, on the streets of Port-au-Prince, the debate is not over politics but prices and the high cost of living. Mr. Preval comments on how he intends to implement security on the island, if he is elected. In cricket, President of the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board, Mr. Alloy Lequay has a plan to resolve the Brian Lara controversy.1. Headlines with Ken Richards (00:00-00:26)2. ECLAC advises Caribbean states to seek a phased entry into the Free Trade Agreement (00:27-02:59)3. Banana farmers in St. Lucia keep a close watch on the region's banana industry (03:00-04:20)4. The EU and US meet on the bitter trade dispute over bananas which is nearing key deadlines (04:21-05:19)5. St. Lucia's Prime Minister John Compton criticises the region's electronic media (05:20-07:21)6. British and French efforts to push for an European initiative to combat drug trafficking in the Caribbean is welcomed (07:22-10:18)7. Rene Preval seems to be running ahead in the race to become Haiti's next leader (10:19-13:08)8. President of the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board has a plan to resolve the Brian Lara controversy (13:09-15:05)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit15 min. 05 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationFree trade -- Caribbean AreaCaribbean Area -- Foreign economic relationsForeign trade regulationPublic-private sector cooperation -- Caribbean AreaBanana trade -- Windward IslandsBanana growers -- Saint LuciaNegotiation in businessEuropean Union countries -- Economic policyBanana trade -- European Union countriesEuropean Union countries -- Commerce -- United StatesUnited States -- Commerce -- European Union countriesDigital media -- Caribbean AreaFreedom of movement -- Caribbean AreaJournalists -- Caribbean AreaDrug traffic -- Caribbean Area -- PreventionEconomic assistance, European -- Caribbean AreaDrug control -- Caribbean AreaPresidents -- Haiti -- ElectionPresidential candidates -- HaitiHaiti -- Politics and governmentCost and standard of living -- HaitiNational security -- HaitiCricket -- West IndiesCricket players -- West IndiesLara, Brian, 1969Recording, 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.