The University of the West IndiesCrosskill, Hugh (anchor)Stewart, Christine (interviewee)Hayes, Rosie (correspondent)Ransome, Debbie (correspondent)Fraser, Tony (correspondent)Grant, Bernie (interviewee)Baldry, Tony (interviewee)2012-09-212012-09-211995-01-18CAR1713https://hdl.handle.net/2139/13255Christine Stewart, the Canadian Secretary of State for Latin America and Caribbean Affairs, stated that the Canadian government backs the idea of NAFTA membership for individual CARICOM states but expressed concerns for those left states behind. Correspondent Rosie Hayes reports on the Cuba-CARICOM Commission talks whereby Cuba has done its utmost to make the case for CARICOM investments in Cuba. The United Nations (UN), Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali stated that the UN will assume responsibility for peacekeeping in Haiti after the withdrawal of US troops. Tony Fraser reports on the High Court judgement which gave an 11 year old Muslim girl the right to wear a head covering or hijab to school. British Opposition MP Bernie Grant indicated that he is still awaiting a reply on the letter of protest he sent to the Defense Ministry. Mr. Grant had denounced plans to exclude Caribbean Heads of State from the VE Day celebrations to be held in May. The question was put to Tony Baldry, British Foreign Office Minister with responsibility for the Caribbean, whether Britain's interest in the Anglophone Caribbean was on the wane.1. Headlines with Hugh Crosskill (00:00-00:35)2. Report on Canada's Prime Minister visit to Trinidad and Tobago (00:36-01:08)3. Interview with Christine Stewart on the purpose of the trip and Canada's view on individual CARICOM states desire to enter NAFTA (01:09-04:16)4. Report on Cuba's attempts to attract CARICOM investments (04:17-05:47)5. Report on the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti after withdrawal of US troops (05:48-08:08)6. Report on the High Court judgement on the wearing of the hijab to school and its acceptance across the board (08:09-10:30)7. Report on Bernie Grant's accusation that Britain is trying to undermine the contribution of Caribbean people (10:31-12:56)8. Interview with Tony Baldry on whether Britain's interests in the Caribbean is waning (12:57-13:57)9. Bernie Grant comments on the scaling down of Britain's efforts in the Caribbean (13:58-14:39)10. Hugh Crosskill recaps the headlines (14:40-15:06)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit15 min. 06 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationFree trade -- Western HemisphereFree trade -- North AmericaCaribbean Area -- Commerce -- North AmericaCanada -- Relations -- Caribbean AreaTreaties -- AccessionCuba -- Foreign economic relations -- Caribbean AreaForeign trade promotion -- CubaPeacekeeping forces -- HaitiUnited Nations -- Peacekeeping forces -- HaitiSchool attendance -- Trinidad and Tobago -- Religious aspectsJudgements -- Trinidad and TobagoHijab (Islamic clothing) -- Trinidad and TobagoV-E Day, 1945 -- Great BritainGreat Britain -- Foreign relations -- Caribbean, English-speakingRecording, 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.