On TV commercials, Jamaica appears a relaxing vacation spot. But politics, economics, and gang violence are making life difficult for some local residents. Go beyond the resorts, and explore Jamaica's struggle for identity, as our Hot Spots series continues.
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Hot Spots: Jamaica
Listen Monday, Sep. 10, 2001 at 1:06 p.m. in TransportationGuests
Richard Bennett
Professor of Justice, Department of Justice, Law and Society, American University
Ransford W. Palmer, Ph.D
Professor of Economics and Chairman of Economic at Howard University; Chairman of the Board of the National Coalition on Caribbean Affairs
Milton Walker
Milton Walker, Manager of News, Sports and Current Events, CVM-TV Jamaica
Ronald Thwaites
Member of Parliament, The People's National Party
Mr. Ed Bartlett
Deputy Leader, The Jamaican Labor Party
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