1.   Another potential slap at the British Empire because many Caribbean leaders believe capital punishment is a deterrent.

2.   As the funds now dry up, many Caribbean leaders are questioning U.S. credibility in signing the tax agreements.

3.   At a summit with Caribbean leaders last May, President Clinton promised to push for reduced U.S. tariffs for textiles and other Caribbean-made goods.

4.   After the end of the Cold War, Caribbean leaders charge that U.S. attention turned to other regions.

5.   After trekking to the rain forest Friday for a speech on the environment, Clinton will travel to Barbados for a Saturday summit with Caribbean leaders.

6.   But it commits the United States to talks toward that goal, to the evident satisfaction of the Caribbean leaders.

7.   Caribbean leaders charge that without preferential treatment they could lose the European market because their bananas cost more to export.

8.   Caribbean leaders have felt abandoned by the United States in recent years.

9.   Caribbean leaders are scheduled to meet in Montego Bay next week to discuss a proposed regional trade agreement and relations with the U.S.

10.   Caribbean leaders say Clinton will get an earful.