The University of the West IndiesCrosskill, Hugh (anchor)Carrington, Edwin (interviewee)Buchan, Janey (interviewee)Richards, Vivian (interviewee)Fraser, Tony (correspondent)2014-02-172014-02-171992-02-28CAR0960https://hdl.handle.net/2139/26180A New York Times editorial expresses doubts that an OAS appointed team of civilian monitors will effect a change in Haitian politics. The US House of Representatives passes a bill halting the forced repatriation of thousands of Haitians following last September’s coup. Dominica’s Prime Minister, Dame Eugenia Charles plans to visit key personnel in the European community to rally support in protecting Windward Islands' banana exports in the long running GATT negotiations. A British Member of the European Parliament launches a campaign highlighting the downside of the Christopher Columbus legacy as the 500th anniversary approaches. Former West Indian Captain Viv Richards claims he was neither in attendance nor hurt when police tear gassed protestors outside the Antiguan parliament. Anticipation runs high at the return of the Mighty Sparrow to the Calypso Monarch Competition. Nine performers three of them women will be participating. Finally, CARICOM oil buying states benefit from a drop in the price of oil due to increased competition from the Soviet Union. However, five oil exporting countries including Trinidad and Tobago are being impacted negatively.1. Headlines (00:00-00:28)2. A New York Times editorial expresses doubts that OAS brokered agreements signed by Haitian President Aristide and parliamentary leaders will lead to a return of peace. CARICOM Secretary General Designate, Edwin Carrington expresses his faith in civilian intervention in an interview (00:29-03:44)3. The US House of Representatives passes a bill halting the forced repatriation of thousands of Haitians (03:45-04:07)4. Dominica’s Prime Minister, Dame Eugenia Charles plans scheduled visits to Europe to secure Windward Islands banana exports after 1992 (04:08-05:36)5. British Member of the European Parliament, Janey Buchan reveals plans to launch a campaign highlighting the negative side of Christopher Columbus and the 500th anniversary celebrations in an interview (05:37-08:58)6. Former West Indian Captain Viv Richards reveals that while he was not part of the demonstrations, he condemns the tear gassing of protestors outside Antigua’s parliament (08:59-10:41)7. The Calypso King Competition carded to take place Sunday night is drawing much attention with the return of the Mighty Sparrow (10:42-14:01)8. CARICOM states benefit from a drop in the price of oil resulting from increased competition from the Soviet Union (14:02-14:45)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit14 min. 50 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationPeace treaties -- HaitiAmnesty -- Armed forces -- HaitiCoups d'état -- HaitiHaiti History Coups d'état, 1991Banana trade -- Windward Islands (West Indies)Banana trade -- EuropeGeneral Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (Organization)Columbus Quincentenary, 1992-1993 -- EnglandDemonstrations -- Antigua and Barbuda -- AntiguaTear gas -- Antigua and Barbuda -- AntiguaPolice -- Complaints against -- Antigua and Barbuda -- AntiguaCalypso (Music) -- Competitions -- Trinidad and TobagoPetroleum products -- Prices -- Caribbean AreaPetroleum products -- Trinidad and TobagoPetroleum industry and trade -- Soviet UnionCharles, Mary EugeniaCarrington, Edwin W.Richards, Viv, 1952-Sparrow (Calypso singer)Dunkel, Arthur, 1932-Calypso Monarch Competition -- Trinidad and TobagoDunkel compromise -- GATT negotiationsRecording, 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.