The University of the West IndiesRichards, Ken (anchor)Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent)Wenner, Claire (interviewee)James, Edison (interviewee)Douglas, Rosie (interviewee)Rose, Renwick (interviewee)Compton, John (interviewee)Fraser, Tony (correspondent)Orr, Carol (correspondent)Liverpool, Anthony 'Mamba' (correspondent)Smith, Lew (correspondent)Gordon, Orin (correspondent)Glasgow, Sheena (correspondent)2014-02-102014-02-101995-12-22CAR1955https://hdl.handle.net/2139/24761In this report Geest's banana division changes hands as Fyffes and the Windward Islands' bid is successful. The joint venture partnership will pay 147.5 million pounds for the business. Clare Wenner of Geest comments on the situation which this new partnership will inherit. Dominica's Prime Minister Edison James comments on whether there are any fears about increasing their debt burden. Also, Renwick Rose of the Windward Islands Farmers Association (WINFA) expresses concern about the deal given the already heavy debt burden of the islands. St. Lucia's Prime Minister John Compton gives his view on the issue. Meanwhile, in Trinidad and Tobago the new coalition government, the UNC/NAR is preparing for budget day on January 10th. Tony Fraser analyses the challenges ahead as the government seeks to outline its economic and social policies for 1996. Caribbean Report examines Caribbean Christmas warmth and cheer in Antigua, Grenada, Guyana and the Cayman Islands. The Christmas spirit in Antigua had all but dampened given the serious damages wrought by hurricane Luis earlier in the year. The mealybug devastated the crops of green peas and sorrel in Grenada but Christmas preparations were in high gear in Guyana and the Cayman Islands.1. Headlines with Ken Richards (00:00-00:26)2. The WIBDECO-Fyffes joint venture makes a successful bid for the Geest banana division (00:27-06:53)3. Trinidad and Tobago's new government prepares for a January 10th budget (06:54-08:40)4. The sight and sounds of Christmas celebrations in Antigua, Grenada, Guyana and the Cayman Islands (08:41-15:15)Stereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 bit15 min. 15 sec.Sound, mp3enCopyright British Broadcasting CorporationBanana trade -- Windward IslandsInternational business enterprises -- ManagementJoint venturesInvestments, British -- Windward IslandsDebts, External -- Windward IslandsStrategic alliances (Business)Budget -- Trinidad and TobagoPoverty -- Government policy -- Trinidad and TobagoTaxation -- Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago -- Politics and governmentAntigua and Barbuda -- Social conditionsAntigua and Barbuda -- Social life and customsHurricanes -- Economic aspects -- Caribbean AreaMealybugs -- GrenadaCrops -- Diseases and pests -- GrenadaGuyana -- Social conditionsGuyana -- Economic conditionsCayman Islands -- Economic conditionsCayman Islands -- Social life and customsRecording, 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.