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Libyan Leader Khadafy Moves in on Eastern Caribbean
The Associated Press reports Muammar Khadafy is pouring millions into Grenada and nearby islands. Grenada hosts a Libyan embassy and a $4 million interest free loan for a new airport plus steel cement and oil gifts. St Lucia Dominica and Antigua Barbuda face charges of Libyan influence including scholarships, political funding and training seen as destabilizing. Government leaders voiced concern over alleged terrorism ties and UN censure push while Caribbean economies struggle with unemployment and underdevelopment.
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Dan Sewell
Associated Press
ST. George’s
Grenada
Muammar Khadafy
Caribbean
Maurice Bishop
Eric Gairy
Libya
Khadafy
St. Lucia
Dominica
Antigua and Barbuda
John Compton
United Nations
Compton
St. Lucian
Sabo
Brian Allenge
Hamid
Tim Hector
Antigua Caribbean Liberation Movement
Bishop
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Britain