The University of the West IndiesRichards, Ken (anchor)James, Edison (interviewee)Douglas, Rosie (interviewee)Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent)Charles, Eugenia (interviewee)Goffe, Leslie (correspondent)Gordon, Orin (correspondent)George, Kenneth (interviewee)Searwar, Lloyd (interviewee)Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (interviewee)Greaves, Keith Stone (correspondent)2014-02-102014-02-101995-12-19CAR1952https://hdl.handle.net/2139/24747The Windward Islands Banana Development and Exporting Company (WIBDECO)-Fyffes bid for Geest banana division runs into obstacles as there are concerns about the type of deal secured. Moreover, Dame Eugenia Charles called on the Windward Islands leaders to explain the proposed arrangements being made. A group of ten Haitian boat people landed on Jamaica's Northeastern coast seeking political asylum. In the US, the Republican controlled Congress target immigrants in a bill which seeks to end the automatic granting of citizenship to everyone born in the US. Also, three men were arrested by the FBI in what they claimed was a conspiracy to invade Cuba. In Guyana, the final report of the Omai cyanide spill continues but the socio-economic impact report has been delayed. Orin Gordon reports on a new foreign bid from Barama Timber Company which is interested in gold mining in Guyana. In cricket, the West Indies team remains without a win after three one-day matches in the World Cup Series. Sports commentator 'Reds' Pereira comments on Lara's return to the team and states West Indies batting needs Brian Lara. Finally, in Montserrat despite the threat of the active volcano, residents prepare for dual celebrations of Carnival and Christmas.1. Headlines with Ken Richards (00:00-00:33)2. The WIBDECO-Fyffes bid for Geest banana division runs into obstacles (00:34-05:08)3. A group of Haitian boat people seek political asylum in Jamaica (05:09-05:39)4. In the US, the Republicans pose a threat for US citizenship rights (05:40-07:11)5. Three men are arrested by the FBI for plotting to invade Cuba (07:12-08:08)6. A new foreign bid to mine for gold in Guyana as the final report of the Omai cyanide spill continues (08:09-10:52)7. Cricket commentator 'Reds' Pereira states that West Indies batting needs Brian Lara (10:53-12:33)8. Montserratians prepare for dual celebrations despite the threat of the active volcano (12:34-14:38)9. Recap of top stories (14:39-15:15)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit15 min. 15 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationBanana trade -- Windward IslandsBanana trade -- FinanceNegotiation in businessInternational business enterprises -- ManagementLoans, British -- Windward IslandsBoat people -- HaitiPolitical refugees -- HaitiAsylum, Right ofImmigrants -- United StatesChildren of immigrants -- United StatesCitizenship -- United StatesConspiracies -- CubaUnited States -- Foreign relations -- CubaCuba -- Foreign relations -- United StatesGovernmental investigations -- GuyanaGold mines and mining -- Environmental aspects -- GuyanaEconomic development -- Environmental aspects -- GuyanaCricket -- West IndiesCricket players -- West IndiesVolcanoes -- MontserratMontserrat -- Social life and customsCaribbean Report 19-12-1995Recording, 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.