1) SANDERS, Ronald. (1990).
Drug problem
: social and economic effects – policy options for
the Caribbean. In
Caribbean Affairs,
3(3), July-September, p.18-28.
Abstract: Discusses the problems of
corruption and the threat to democratic
institutions; drug abuse and a rise in crime;
diversion of scarce resources to fight drug
trafficking and drug abuse; and threats to the
sovereign authority of Caribbean states by the
manner in which the United States administration
has sought to deal with the interdiction of drug
traffickers and money laundering in the region.
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
2) Agreement concerning co-operation in
suppressing illicit maritime and air trafficking in
narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in the
Caribbean Area. (2003). [S.l.]: [s.n.]. [92] p.
Abstract: Seeks to ensure that suspect
vessels and suspect aircraft are detected,
identified, continuously monitored, and where
evidence of involvement in illicit traffic is
found, suspect vessels are detained for
appropriate law enforcement action by
responsible law enforcement authorities
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
3) GRAHAM, Col. Linton H. (2007).
Transnational Threats: Drug Trafficking and its
Impact on International Security – The Caribbean
perspective. In The UWI-CARICOM Project:
Contributing to a viable Caribbean Community.
Georgetown, Guyana: UWI-CARICOM Project.
Abstract: The paper defines and
explores the complex web of issues and concerns
related to the drug trade and its impacts on
individual territories of the Caribbean, and on
the Region taken as a whole. The intricate
mosaic explored includes: drug use; drug
trafficking; crime; poverty; affluence; arms;
politics; corruption; high technology; complex
financial structures and transactions; national
and international power plays; the institutional
framework for the maintenance of law and order;
the macro economic effects on foreign cash
flows, savings and investment; issues of
national and international security; and impacts
on foreign policy, diplomacy, and sovereignty.
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
4) BROWN, Kathy-Ann. (1997).
Shiprider model : an analysis of the U.S. proposed
agreement concerning maritime counter-drug
operations in its legal context. Cave Hill:
U.W.I. Faculty of Law. ii, 80 p.
Abstract: Assesses the legal merits of
the Shiprider Agreement. Looks at the nature and
scope of the agreement; authorized US
counter-drug operations and further contemplated
actions; and the privileges and immunities of
the US government and its forces. Focuses on
some of the more troubling legal aspects of the
agreement. Compares the Regional Security System
with the Shiprider Agreement.
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
5) Caribbean Drug Control Coordination
Mechanism. (2000). Drugs in the Caribbean region
1999/2000 trends. Bridgetown, Barbados : CCM, 33
p. : maps
Abstract: Looks at cocaine trafficking
through the Caribbean; heroin trafficking;
marijuana production and trafficking;
amphetamine-type drugs; and, the social and
political effects of drugs of abuse.
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
6) COWAL, Sally. (1994). Comment :
battling the drug trade. In Caribbean Affairs,
7(1), March-April, p.3-6.
Abstract: The US Ambassador to
Trinidad and Tobago expresses her concerns and
appreciations of the relationship between the US
government and the government of Trinidad and
Tobago with respect to cooperation in the battle
against illicit drugs.
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
7) CUMBERBATCH, Janice A.; DUNCAN,
Neville C. (1990). Illegal drugs, USA policies
and Caribbean responses : the road to disaster.
In Caribbean Affairs, 3(4), October-December,
p.150-181.
Abstract: Presents case studies of
legislation of Barbados, Jamaica and Montserrat
in order that a picture of legal control of
drugs in the Region be obtained. Describes
Caribbean responses to USA policies to deal with
the use of and trafficking in illegal drugs.
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
8) GILMORE, William C. (1991).
Drug trafficking by sea: the 1988 United Nations
Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs
and Psychotropic Substances. Marine Policy,
15 (3), May.
Abstract: Examines the background to,
and nature of, the central provisions of the
Convention designed to promote and facilitate
the interdiction of drug shipments by sea.
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
9) HAUGHTON, Suzette A. (2007). The
Jamaica-Britain border and drug trafficking. In
The Round Table, v. 96, no, 390.
Abstract: Analyzes the basis for a
Jamaica-Britain border and examines the problems
affecting this border. Demonstrates that
Jamaican-British agreements have proven
beneficial in curbing border problems across the
Jamaica-Britain border region.
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
10) HENKE, Holger W. (1998). Drugs
in the Caribbean : the Shiprider controversy and the
question of sovereignty. In European Review
of Latin American and Caribbean studies, 1998,
no. 64, p. 27-47.
Abstract: Attempts to demonstrate US
and Caribbean perceptions of independence and
sovereignty sharply diverged over the issue of
counter-drug operations.
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
11) ILLEGAL drug trade: excerpts
from a global report by the US Government.
(1994). In: Caribbean affairs, v. 7, (4),
September/October, p.41-77.
Abstract: Notes that sustained
cooperation over time is a key to results in the
international anti-drug campaign. Points out
that at the heart of the drug problem is the
issue of government corruption. Presents an
overview of drug trafficking in the Caribbean
countries.
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
12) LOWE-THORNE, Debra (2006).
Anti-Drug Trafficking Agreements: Guyana’s
Involvement. In Drug Trafficking: the Guyana
Response. Excerpt from Thesis Research.
Georgetown, University of Guyana Library (to be
published in Transition Journal).
Abstract: Discusses how illicit drug
use has forced regional and hemispheric
governments to reconsider their attitude towards
narcotic drug use and, to establish/re-establish
appropriate channels of co-operation to confront
and, ultimately remove, the narcotic threat.
Identifies and discusses the Multilateral and
Bilateral agreements signed by the Guyana
Government as well as the new laws which were
enacted. Before addressing the discourse on the
Multilateral and Bilateral agreements, in terms
of their politico-economic implications, their
predecessors which provided the foundation for
their being, were also examined.
Location: The Caribbean Research
Library, University of Guyana Library.
13) LOWE-THORNE, Debra (2006).
Critical Assessment Of Guyana’s Response To Drug
Trafficking And Drug Use. In Drug
Trafficking: the Guyana Response. Georgetown,
Guyana. Excerpt from Thesis Research. Georgetown,
University of Guyana Library (to be published in
Transition Journal).
Abstract: Discussed the Guyana
government’s responses to the evolving drug
problem within the framework of
institutionalism. Identified those steps that
the government has taken to either propose
changes to organisational framework existent in
Guyana or make such actual changes. Discussed
the impact of the external influences regarding
the changes made within the politico-economic
environment so as to bring about a degree of
equilibrium through changes in the behaviour of
groups and organisations. Also, the
legitimization of these changes by the Guyana
government.
Location: The Caribbean Research
Library, University of Guyana Library.
14) LOWE-THORNE, Debra (2002). Drug
Trafficking: the Guyana Response. Greater
Georgetown, The Caribbean Research Library,
University of Guyana Library: p.155. Thesis:
Presented to The University of Guyana for the
Degree, Masters of Social Sciences.
Abstract: This study critically
examines the drug trafficking agreements which
the Guyana government has been a signatory. It
addresses issues concerning attempts to control
the production, trafficking and consumption of
narcotic substances in Guyana. The focus,
however, is an examination of the approaches
adopted by the Guyana government in its attempt
to control the movements and use of both
narcotic substances and the wealth accumulated
from such activities.
Further, the study examines the role of the
key actors (with regard to these agreements)
namely, the United Nations (UN), the
administration of the United States of America
(USA) and, the Organisation of American States
(OAS) among others, in their involvement in the
formulation of Guyana’s drug trafficking
policies. Discusses the Bilateral and
Multilateral Agreements which Guyana signed to
gain space in the fight against an activity
(drug trafficking), which is trans-national. In
the process of collecting data, interviews were
done with critical decision-makers. An
examination of numerous documents pertinent to
the study was also conducted. In the examination
and presentation of findings, the researcher
used techniques of
Location: The Caribbean Research
Library, University of Guyana Library
15) Organisation of American States.
Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission.
(2005). Final Report. Group of experts to control
money laundering. April.
Abstract: An agenda and a review of
items for the 2005-2006 work plan.
Location:
National Drug Council, Trinidad & Tobago.
16) PENFOLD, P.A. (1997). Fighting drugs
in the Caribbean : a regional approach. In
Courier, no.161, January-February, p.10-12.
Abstract: Brief review of the report
by the EU team of drug experts. The team
highlighted a number of gaps and weaknesses in
the regional effort to combat the drugs problem,
and made specific proposals on how to fill the
gaps and overcome the weaknesses .
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
17) PENFOLD, P.A. (1996). Fighting the
drug problem in the Caribbean : a regional approach.
In Bulletin of Eastern Caribbean affairs, 21,
(3) Sept, p.47-51.
Abstract: Argues that the problems
associated with drugs and drug present the
greatest threat to stability, and economic and
social development in the Caribbean, and are now
undermining democracy in the Region. Discusses
the work of the team of eight European Union
Drug Experts which highlighted a number of
significant gaps and weaknesses in the regional
effort to combat the drug problem, and made
specific practical proposals on how to fill
these gaps and overcome these weaknesses.
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
18) RAMHARACK, Baytoram (1995). Drug
trafficking and money laundering in the Caribbean
'mini'-states and dependent territories: the US
response. In Round table, 335, July.
Abstract: Discusses the growing drug
trade which has threatened the security of
Caribbean states, many of which lack the
manpower, technology and resources to offset the
illicit trade. Identifies four steps which can
encourage and strengthen anti-narcotics efforts
in the region, viz. stronger Caribbean
anti-narcotics agreements with the United States
and international agencies and networks; the
creation of drug enforcement units and more
professional law enforcement institutions;
suppression of money-laundering activities; and
foreign aid and investment to bolster Caribbean
economies.
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
19) UNDCP Regional Meeting on Drug Control
Cooperation in the Caribbean Report....(1996). New
York : UN, 15 p. UNDCP Regional Meeting on Drug
Control Cooperation in the Caribbean.
Bridgetown, Barbados.
Abstract: Presents a plan of action
for drug control coordination and cooperation in
the Caribbean.
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
20) SEWARD, Valerie. (1993). Combating drugs
trafficking and abuse: the challenge to Europe.
London, GB : HMSO, [3], 45 p.
Abstract: No abstract available
Location: CARICOM Secretariat
Documentation Centre.
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