Caribbean Report 02-02-2000 - Richards, Ken (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Clarke, Ellis (interviewee); Douglas, Rosie (interviewee); Savarin, Charles (interviewee); Robertson, Jessica (correspondent); Ferguson, Obie (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Wilson, Basil (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Smith, Lew (correspondent); Gordon, Orin (correspondent) (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2000)
1. Headlines: (00:00-00:26)
2. Arthur Robinson is resolute to end Trinidad’s constitutional impasse and the removal of the 2 Senators. Religious leaders advise the President to sign the papers to remove Senators. The President agrees provided the Prime Minister meets with the Chief Secretary to decide new appointment. (00:27-03:21)
3. Preparations for Dominica’s first Coalition Government are still in progress although Prime Minister designate Rosie Douglas was hoping to be sworn into office this afternoon. It was confirmed that Mr. Douglas will be sworn in Thursday morning at 9:30 p.m. local time. (03:22-05:34)
4. Dominican Freedom Party leader Charles Severin says his party is satisfied this coalition has resulted in the defeat of the United Workers Party, which he allegedly says operated in a corrupt manner. (05:35-06:19)
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