The University of the West IndiesRansome, Debbie (anchor)John, Velon (interviewee)Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent)Compton, John (interviewee)Newman-Williams, Marjorie (interviewee)Trevena, Claire (correspondent)Gration, Harry (correspondent)Bairstow, David (interviewee)Fraser, Tony (correspondent)Roycroft-Davis, Chris (interviewee)2013-04-172013-04-171995-06-08CAR1814https://hdl.handle.net/2139/14939This report looks at the Opposition in St. Lucia which is seeking to file a writ of prohibition against the national budget. UNICEF publishes its annual report, The Progress of Nations and the Caribbean Director Marjorie Newman-Williams comments on how the region measures up against the international trends. UNICEF's findings indicate that structural adjustment has seriously undermined the quality of care of children in the Caribbean. Three Caribbean nationals contesting the poll at Canadian provincial elections. In Jamaica, the Minister of National Security and Justice, K.D. Knight suggests the introduction of a night court system to tackle the severe backlog in the justice system. In cricket, the West Indies is on top after day one of the first test against England in Headingley. Meanwhile, the British press is interested in the claims of a voodoo curse against West Indies batsman, Brian Lara. Tony Fraser reports on what is the truth behind the story.1. Headlines with Debbie Ransome (00:00-00:26)2. St. Lucia Opposition challenges preparations for the national budget (00:27-02:56)3. UNICEF warns of the effects of structural adjustment on the region's children (02:57-07:14)4. Three Caribbean nationals are contesting the poll in Canada's provincial elections (07:15-09:30)5. The government of Jamaica is attempting to deal with a severe backlog in the justice system (09:31-09:49)6. The West Indies contained their host on day one of the first test (09:50-11:41)7. The British press focuses on claims of a voodoo curse against West Indies batsman Brian Lara (11:42-14:43)8. Recap of top stories (14:44-15:05)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit15 min. 05 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationSaint Lucia -- Politics and governmentBudgets -- Saint LuciaChildren -- Caribbean Area -- Social conditionsFertility, Human -- Caribbean AreaTeenage pregnancy -- Caribbean AreaElections -- CanadaCanada -- Politics and governmentCourt congestion and delay -- JamaicaCourts -- JamaicaJustice, Administration of -- JamaicaCricket -- Tournaments -- EnglandCricket -- West IndiesCricket -- Press coverage -- Great BritainBritish newspapers -- HeadlinesCricket players -- West IndiesVoodooismRecording, 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.