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Caribbean Report 19-12-1996
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:33)2. A United States report claims that NAFTA would fall short of expectations. Leslie Goffe reports (00:34-02:05)3. Caricom Chairman Lester Bird hopes to assign specific tasks to leaders who will expedite action on regional issues. Chairmam Lester Bird and Dr. J. B. Yankee of the OECS Economic Affairs Secretariat are interviewed (02:06-07:23)4. The Cuban Foreign Ministry says it is in constant contact with the Peruvian government over the hostage crisis in Peru. The United States, Britain and Germany have all announced that they are sending teams of experts to Peru and a Japanese Foreign Minister is also due there. Dominica's Opposition Leader Rosie Douglas is interviewed. Rosie Hayes and Carol Orr report (07:24-11:37)5. Montserrat prepares for Christmas under the shadow of the volcano. Montserratians are interviewed and James White, Jr reports (11:38-14:31)6. Former Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley who has been battling prostate cancer is seriously ill (14:32-14:49)7. In the United States civil rights groups have halted a boycott of the Oil Company Texaco (14:50-15:36
Caribbean Report 29-06-1999
No full text1. Anchor Keith Stone Greaves anchors a special edition of the BBC Report on the death of Antigua’s Father of the Nation and elder statesman Sir Vere Cornwall Bird Senior. Tributes and interviews in this segment are presented by his son and current Prime Minister Lester Bird Junior, opposition leader Leonard Tim Hector, Sir Ronald Sanders Antigua and Barbuda High Commissioner to London, and politicians in the Caribbean region (01:25)2. Orin Gordon presents an extensive biographical overview of the political career and influence of Vere Bird Senior in Antigua and the wider Caribbean region (01: 26 – 15:07
Caribbean Report 31-10-1997
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:30)2. As new Commonwealth ministerial group set to begin its work Barbadian leader criticises the Commonwealth for being too soft on Nigeria. Prime Minister of Barbados Owen Arthur is interviewed (00:31-04:08)3. The Antiguan Prime Minister hardens his position on the Guiana Island project. Prime Minister Lester Bird is interviewed (04:09-07:01)4. The exodus from Montserrat continues with dozens of elderly people as well as their families set to leave for Britain next week. James White, Jr reports (07:02-08:57)5. Mayor Giuliani is playing politics with the Caribbean community in New York as they try to get answers. Una Clarke, Jamaican born City Council member is interviewed and Leslie Goffe reports (9:00-11:14)6. Two groups of American scientist are claiming credit for what they are saying is a break through in sickle cell anemia research. The disease which affects large numbers of Caribbean and other black people is disabling and incurable. Tim Towns of the University of Alabama and Professor Graham Sergeant, Director of the Sickle Cell Unit, UWI, Mona are interviewed (11:15-15:27
Caribbean Report 11-03-1994
No full text1. Headlines with Yvette Rowe (00:00-00:28)2. The new Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Lester Bird has announced his new cabinet but there is no place in his cabinet for his brother Vere Bird jr. More on this story later in the programme (00:28-00:45)3. Antigua Labour Party supporters are said to be angry over comments made by Roman Catholic Bishop Donald Reece and staged a demonstration to show their discontent, outside the chancery. Excerpts of Bishop Reece’s interview from a previous Caribbean Report Programme (00:46-02:13)4. Michael Pryce reports on Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Lester Bird decision not to include his brother Vere Bird jr. in his cabinet (02:14-04:17)5. The Fifth Intercessional Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of government officially opened with the St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Among the issues on the agenda is the problems in the banana industry and the privitisation of LIAT. Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Kennedy Simmonds shares his concerns over LIAT’s future and Lester Bird said he would like to see an affiliation with a regional carrier (04:18-06:10)6. Fast bowler Devon Malcolm is recovering from keyhole knee surgery and is set to rejoin England’s squad in Trinidad and Tobago a week after next. He discusses his recovery process. A cricket expert an Joel Garner of discusses whether fast bowlers are more prone to injury (06:11-09:19)7. Anguilla’s electorate goes to the poles next week to vote for the General Elections. With the retirement of former Chief Minister Emile Gumbs, one man vying for the role a former Chief Minister Ronald Webster who came out of retirement to contest this election. Geraldine Cockland reports on the keys issues on the election agenda including Anguilla and St. Maarten relations. Hubert Hughes of the Anguilla United Party is interviewed (09:20-12:10)8. The Turks and Caicos Islands’ financial sector is being targeted for a new set of restrictions to curb abuses of the system. Robert Hall talks about these restriction (12:11-14:21)9. Recap and theme music (14:22-15:02
Caribbean Report 01-09-1997
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:29)2. The region joins Britain and the rest of the world in mourning the death of Diana, the Princess of Wales. The Prime Minister of Antigua, Lester Bird and Tyra Heaven, wife of the Jamaica High Commissioner to London are interviewed and Warren Gordon reports (00:30-05:38)3. Montserratians are giving a cautious response to London's promise to better handle the volcano crisis. British Foreign Minister George Foulkes and Chief Minister of Montserrat, David Brandt are interviewed. James White, Jr. and Moya Thomas report (05:39-10:46)4. The governments of St. Lucia and China today formally signed an agreement which will cement diplomatic relations between them. They have, also, signed an economic and technical cooperation agreement. Foreign Affairs Minister, George Odlum is interivewed (10:47-11:28)5. The decision by Castries brings to an abrupt end more than a decade of technical and other support programmes in St. Lucia which were being financed by the Taiwanese government. Steve Hsu, Grenada-based Taiwanese diplomat and George Odlum, Foreign Affairs Minister are interviewed (11:29-13:28)6. Political activity is increasing in Guyana ahead of the upcoming general election. Doodnauth Singh, Chairman of the Elections Commission is interviewed and Colin Smith reports (13:29-15:23
Caribbean Report 24-09-1997
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:27)2. Antigua's government and opposition take their fight over the Guiana Island project to court. Opposition Leader, Baldwin Spencer and Prime Minister Lester Bird are interviewed (00:28-04:44)3. Redundancy, the option being offered to half of Montserrat's teachers. Colin Riley, President, Montserrat Teachers Union is interviewed. James White, Jr reports (04:45-06:57)4. The disputes settlement body of the World Trade Organisation is expected to issue a final ruling tomorrow on the WTO report into Europe's banana regime. Casskius Elias of St. Lucia is interviewed (06:58-09:21)5. Caribbean and other representatives of the United Nations in New York are disucssing what has been described as far reaching proposals to reform the United Nations. If Kofi Annan,Secretary-General of the United Nations and the United States have their way the UN would become a leaner, less bureaucratic and less costly organisation. Ambassador Carlston Boucher is interviewed (09:22-12:14)6. A British health team has returned from a brief visit to Montserrat. Dr Noel Lewis is interviewed and Moya Thomas reports (12:15-15:27
Caribbean Report 09-07-1999
No full text1. Headlines with anchor Keith Stone Greaves (00:00 - 00:27)2. Hundreds of mourners paid their last respect at the funeral of Sir Vere Cornwall Bird Sr., who was buried at National Heroes Park in St. John’s Antigua. The service of thanksgiving commemorating the life and times of Vere Bird was held at the Antigua Recreation Grounds in a separate ceremony. In his tribute Antigua opposition leader Baldwin Spencer said that despite his failings Mr. Bird was truly an international statesman: “history cannot but be kind and record the enormity and profoundness of this great man contribution to Antigua, Barbuda and the Caribbean and indeed the world civilization.” Prime Minister Lester Bird in recalling the highpoints of his father’s legacy described him as “the undisputed father of the nation” and “a national hero”. Correspondent Louis Daniels reports on the solemn and moving ceremony onsite in St. John’s Antigua (00:28 – 05:16)3. Guyana’s president Janet Jagan is in Trinidad for further medical checks following complaints of chest pains. Ill health has given rise to speculations on how much longer she will be able to hold the office of President and her possible successor. Information Minister Moses Nagamootoo discusses the prevailing health of the 78 year old President and succession planning within the reigning political party given impending general elections and industrial unrest. Colin Smith reports from Georgetown Guyana (05:17 – 07:15)4. Banana producers in the Dominican Republic have expressed concerned about the future of the European Union (EU) regime following the recent ruling by the dispute panel at the World Trade Organization. The regime is under review after protests by US and Latin American producers on unfair favorability given by the EU to producers from former European colonies in the Caribbean and Africa. Martha Hernandez from the Agro Business Association in Santo Domingo comments on the uncertainty of the future of the EU banana regime. Keith Stone Greaves reports (07:16 – 09:58)5. Cuban state television is giving live coverage to a court case in which the defendant is the United States. Cuba is demanding 181 billion US dollars in damages for debts and injuries the country suffered during 40 years hostilities with the US. Tom Gibb reports from Havana on the propaganda trial which have been given widespread publicity through all media houses (09:59 – 12:10)6. A Spanish court has ordered the Australia businessman Christopher Skase to leave the country. Mr. Skase is considered a fugitive and is currently hiding on the Spanish island in Majorca since his Qintex business empire folded in 1991. Finance Minister Julius Timothy discusses possible expedition to Dominica. Orin Gordon and Australia financial journalist Richard Owen report (12:11 – 15:29
Caribbean Report 17-12-1997
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:12)2. Reports from Antigua suggest that Vere Bird Jr who was shot yesterday allegedly by his client Guiana Island resident Taffy Bufton is to be flown overseas for medical treatment. Prime Minister Lester Bird has blamed government opposition for the incident. Baldwin Spencer, Leader of the United Progressive Party is interviewed (00:13-03:27)3. Two days after Guyana's elections there is still no final result. Both the PPP Janet Jagan and Opposition Leader Desmond have claimed victory. The length of time to get results have puzzled the nation. Lawrence Latchmansingh of the Electoral Assistance Bureau is interviewed (03:28-06:33)4. Jamaica's political leaders make a public appeal ahead of tomorrow's polls. The event was witnessed by former President Jimmy Carter and former American Chief of Staff General Colin Powell. Yvette Rowe takes a look at the importance of the younger voters in the elections. Rupert Lewis, UWI, Mona and Political Analyst Tony Caine are interviewed. Carol Orr reports (06:34-11:34)5. A federal judge in the United States has ordered Cuba to pay millions of dollars in compensation to the families of three Cuban Americans killed when their planes were shot down by Cuban jets. President of Brother to the Rescue, Jose Basulto is interviewed and E. Smith reports (11:35-13:25)6. United States President Bill Clinton is expected to lift strict deportation rules covering Haitian immigrants in the US. Republican Lawmaker John Baker and President Clinton's Special Coordinator on Haiti David Greenlee are interviewed (13:26-15:07
Caribbean Report 13-03-1989
No full textNew Labor MP, Clive Solely is sponsoring a motion in the British House of Commons saying that this house is appalled by the racist content of a statement by MP, Terry Dicks. In Antigua, the opposition United National Democratic Party says it will challenge the result of last week's general election in as many as five constituencies. The British tabloid, the Sun has written an article that claimed breaches in security at Parliament Building during the Queen's visit to Barbados. Barbados' Commissioner of Police, Orville Durrant denied such allegations. Trinidad and Tobago has begun a major thrust to attract tourists from Europe. Minister of Tourism, Ken Gordon who has visited Britain, Italy and Germany is impressed by the response. At the Canadian enquiry into drug use by amateur athletes, Ben Johnson's sporting colleague Angela Taylor-Issajenko admits to the use of steroids.1. Headlines (00:00-00:53)2. Interview with Labour MP, Clive Solely on his sponsoring of a motion in the House of Commons on a racist statement made by Conservative MP, Terry Dicks (00:54-04:10)3. Interview with Lester Bird, Chairman of the Antigua Labour Party on winning the fourth consecutive mandate at the polls. The opposition United National Democratic Party is to challenge the results of the elections in as many as five constituencies (04:11-06:20)4. Financial news (06:21-08:08)5. Security row over dummy bombs at the Queen's visit to Barbados. Interview with Orville Durrant, Barbados' Commissioner of Police (08:09-10:07)6. Interview with Ken Gordon, Trinidad and Tobago's Minister for Tourism on his European visit to attract tourists to the islands(10:08-12:08)7. Angela Taylor-Issajenko testify at the Canadian enquiry on drug use by amateur athletes (12:09-15:00
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