The University of the West IndiesGordon, Orin (anchor, correspondent)Jarvis, Mike (correspondent)Esquivel, Manuel (interviewee)Patterson, P. J. (interviewee)Croft, Colin (correspondent)McDonald, Trevor (interviewee)2015-07-202015-07-201999-06-11CAR2860https://hdl.handle.net/2139/402111. Headlines with anchor Orin Gordon (00:27)2. The Netherlands Antilles is in the process of implementing stringent economic measures as recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These measures include job cuts, significant reduction in government spending and tax increases. All measures geared towards promoting economic activity. Mike Jarvis reports (00: 28 - 02: 02)3. The opposition party in Belize is accusing a senior member of the British Conservative party of having overarching influence on the commercial activity in the island. Tory party Treasurer Michael Ashcroft’s substantial business holdings in Belize has been questioned. Former Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel discusses Ashcroft’s control on the economy and the political implications (02:03 - 04: 27)4. Jamaica Prime Minister P. J. Patterson presents a case for the resumption of capital punishment in his country and denies any connection between the establishment of a Caribbean Court of Appeal and the resumption of hanging in the region. He offers both historical and contemporary perspectives on the issues of capital punishment and human rights (04:28 - 08: 18)5. In World Cup cricket Pakistan won the match against Zimbabwe to secure a place in the semi-final game. Colin Croft reviews the game and previews upcoming matches (08: 19 - 11: 18)6. Trevor McDonald, fifty nine year old television anchor from Trinidad and Tobago, is interviewed by BBC reporter Orin Gordon. His career as a broadcaster with Radio Trinidad, BBC World Service and Independent Television News Network -British largest private broadcaster – is highlighted. He reviews his career and gives his reaction to earning knighthood (11:19 - 15: 26)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit15 min. 27 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationNetherlands Antilles -- Politics and governmentNetherlands Antilles -- Economic conditionsBelize -- Economic conditionsCorruption -- BelizeCapital punishment -- JamaicaHuman rights advocacy -- JamaicaDeath row inmates -- JamaicaWorld Cup (Cricket)Cricket -- Tournaments -- West IndiesCricket -- Tournaments -- PakistanMcDonald, TrevorCaribbean Report 11-06-1999Recording, 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.