The University of the West IndiesSmith, Colin (correspondent)Meade, Ben (anchor)Richards, Ken (correspondent)Pickersgill, Robert (interviewee)Nunes, Neil (correspondent)de Castro, Humberto (interviewee)Daly, Martin (interviewee)Niles, Bertram (correspondent)Blunkett, David (interviewee)Cato, Randolph (interviewee)2018-10-022018-10-022003-01-07CAR3792https://hdl.handle.net/2139/460061. Headlines (00:00–00:27)2. A sudden and sharp increase in the price of petrol in Guyana causes confusion among commuters, vehicle owners and even in the government’s own regulatory regime. Colin Smith reports from Georgetown (00:28-02:23)3. In Jamaica taxi and mini-bus drivers take strike action but Jamaica’s Transport and Works Minister Robert Pickersgill says the situation is largely back to normal. Ken Richards reports on petrol price increases in both Jamaica and Haiti (02:24-05:21)4. In Dutch Sint Maarten motorists must brace themselves to pay more for gasoline. However, in Curaçao and Bonaire the gas prices are expected to fall. Humberto de Castro talks of stabilizing gas prices. Neil Nunes reports (05:22-07:20)5. The Trinidad and Tobago government is seeking ways to cope with an increase in crime in the country. Recently, there’s been a rise in kidnappings with a high rate of killings centred in poverty stricken areas. Martin Daly comments on the discomfort of Trinidadians (07:21-10:10)6. Britain’s Home Office denies performing a U-turn on plans for a minimum, mandatory, five-year sentence for illegal possession of a fire-arm. But soon after the sentencing policy announcement the department admits that judges will be given some discretion. Home Secretary David Blunkett is interviewed. Bertram Niles reports (10:11-11:57)7. Two heads of government in the OECS raise doubts about joining the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas the FTAA. Both Prime Minister Denzil Douglas and Lester Bird are concerned about the effects of the trade bloc. Randolph Cato, Economic Director at the OECS is interviewed (11:58-15:35)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit15 min. 35 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationGasoline -- Prices -- GuyanaGasoline supply -- GuyanaGasoline -- Prices -- JamaicaGasoline -- Prices -- HaitiStrikes and lockouts -- HaitiGasoline -- Prices -- Saint Martin (West Indies)Gasoline -- Prices -- CuracaoGasoline -- Prices -- BonaireViolent crimes -- Trinidad and TobagoKidnapping -- Trinidad and TobagoNational security -- Trinidad and TobagoFirearms -- Law and legislation -- Great BritainSentences (Criminal procedure) -- Great BritainBlacks -- Violence against -- Great BritainFree trade -- Caribbean Area -- Economic aspectsPrime ministers -- Saint Kitts and NevisPrime ministers -- Antigua and BarbudaFree Trade Area of the Americas (Organization)O.E.C.S. (Organization)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.