The University of the West IndiesRichards, Ken (anchor)Fraser, Tony (correspondent)Rampersad, Frank (interviewee)Gonzales, Anthony (interviewee)Ransome, Debbie (correspondent)Heylinger, Hugh (interviewee)Emmanuel, Pat (interviewee)Alleyne, Gary (correspondent)Rush, George (correspondent)Meade, Reuben (interviewee)McIntyre, Allister (interviewee)Seecharan, Chem (interviewee)2013-05-072013-05-071995-06-29CAR1829https://hdl.handle.net/2139/15110In this report: Suriname has become the first non-English speaking country to be made a full member of CARICOM. Economists Frank Rampersad and Anthony Gonzales comment on CARICOM's future direction. In St. Kitts/Nevis, the ruling People's Action Movement (PAM), is contesting the latest opinion poll which predicts a win in the general elections for the Opposition Labour Party. The pollster Dr. Pat Emmanuel comments that his procedure is no different from other successful polls conducted in the region. In Jamaica, the group of twelve Western dissidents indicated it was taking legal action to prevent moves by the party leadership to discipline them. As Bermuda takes a critical look at independence, the British dependent territories in the Caribbean do not appear keen on pursuing independence. In Montserrat the independence topic is not an immediate priority as Chief Minister Reuben Meade plans to establish a timetable by 2000. The University of the West Indies and North London University enter into a memorandum of cooperation that will facilitate student exchanges between them.1. Headlines with Ken Richards (00:00-00:30)2. Suriname becomes CARICOM's first non-English speaking member (00:31-02:56)3. St. Kitts' ruling party questions a poll showing an Opposition win in the upcoming general elections (02:57-08:05)4. The strife within the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party is heading for the nation's courts (08:06-09:35)5. Bermuda takes a critical look at the independence issue (09:36-11:41)6. Montserrat wants to establish a timetable for independence by the year 2000 (11:42-13:07)7. The University of the West Indies and North London University enter into a memorandum of cooperation (13:08-15:20)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit15 min. 20 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationCaribbean CommunitySuriname -- Economic integrationRegionalism -- Caribbean AreaPublic opinion polls -- Saint Kitts and NevisElections -- Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis -- Politics and governmentPolitical leadership -- JamaicaPolitical parties -- JamaicaJamaica -- Politics and governmentBermuda Islands -- History -- Autonomy and independence movementsBermuda Islands -- International statusGreat Britain -- Territories and possessionsMontserrat -- History -- Autonomy and independence movementsMontserrat -- Politics and governmentUniversity cooperationEducational exchangesStudent exchange programs -- Education (Higher)Recording, 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.