11.   Banana farmers are threatening to go on strike next week to demand greater involvement in the decision-making process of the banana industry, the bedrock of this agricultural island.

12.   Banana industries in the other Windward Islands are reeling after a string of devastating hurricanes.

13.   But many of the former colonies counter that any change could cause a dangerous collapse of their banana industries.

14.   He said that a healthy banana industry in his country was combatting the production, use and trade in illicit drugs.

15.   In that post, Savarin gained knowledge of the banana industry vital to this small Caribbean nation.

16.   It includes a depressed banana industry and beaches popular with tourists.

17.   James was expected to ask the European Union for help to rehabilitate the banana industry.

18.   Leaders of the Windward Island nations are meeting in Dominica Thursday to discuss strategies to boost competitiveness in the banana industry following a devastating international trade ruling.

19.   Leaders of the Windward Island nations are meeting in Dominica on Thursday to discuss strategies to boost competitiveness in the banana industry following a devastating international trade ruling.

20.   The Caribbean leaders say the preferences are critical to their banana industry and other agricultural trade.