The University of the West IndiesCrosskill, Hugh (anchor)Tomlinson, Alan (correspondent)Thwaites, Ronald (interviewee)Stainer, Robin (correspondent)Slack, Wilfred Norris (interviewee)Packham, Peter (interviewee)Evans, John (correspondent)2012-04-232012-04-231989-01-16CAR0146https://hdl.handle.net/2139/12722The annnouncement by Prime Minister Edward Seaga that Jamaicans are to go to the polls on February 9th has given new impetus to the campaign. Opinion polls suggest that the more likely winner is Seaga's arch rival, Michael Manley. Views on the elections are canvass from persons in Jamaica and in Britain from persons with connections to Jamaica. Commodity analyst, Robin Stainer reports on the first meeting of the year for the International Cocoa Organisation. The organization has a deficit of some $75 million dollars (US). While consumers were paying their duties to maintain the organization, the producers refused. England's cricketing community has reacted with sadness on the death of Vincentian born, Middlesex opening batsman, Wilf Slack. The thirty-four year old died after collapsing at the crease during an exhibition match in Gambia.1. Headlines (00:00-01:15)2. Edward Seaga, Prime Minister of Jamaica announcement of election date on February 9th has given new impetus to the campaign (01:16-05:48)3. Interviews with persons of Jamaican connection in Britain on the Jamaican elections (05:49-08:45)4. Financial News. Commodity analyst, Robin Stainer reports on the first meeting of the International Cocoa Organisation which has a deficit of some $75 million dollars (US) (08:46-10:36)5. England's cricketing community has reacted with sadness to the death of Vincentian born, Middlesex opening batsman, Wilf Slack (10:37-13:08)6. Interview with Wilfred Slack and on his illness (13:09-15:24)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit15 min. 24 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationElections -- Jamaica.International Cocoa Organization.Cricket.Cricket players -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.Seaga, Edward P. G.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.