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Thomas Aquinas
No full textExamines the ideas of medieval philosophic theologians, particularly St. Thomas Aquinas. Anthony Kenny discusses Aristotelian logic as the basis of Acquinas' thought, and disputes charges that medieval philosophy merely reinforced extant Christian views.Interviewer: Bryan Magee ; interviewee: Anthony Kenny
Spinoza and Leibniz
No full textAnthony Quinton discusses the ideas of rationalist philosophers Spinoza and Leibniz. Examines Spinoza's belief in a pantheistic God who has matter and mind as two attributes, and who is the ultimate substance and explanation of the world. Also looks at how Leibniz sees the world as an infinity of things spritual, where everything is a phenomenon.Interviewer: Bryan Magee ; interviewee: Anthony Quinton
Caribbean Report 01-04-1994
No full text1. Headlines with Yvette Rowe (00:00 - 00:29)2. Cuba is to hold a key parliamentary session to discuss the economic reform next month. The country’s parliament, the National Assembly, will meet to discuss laws aimed at cutting the budget deficit. The laws could bring major changes in the way Cubans conduct business. For example, the laws will do away with some of the free services the Cubans have had, such as free admission to sporting events. Lionel Martin reports (00:30-02:16)3. Cuba is to receive Russian oil in return for sugar. Russia will supply 2.5 million tonnes of oil in exchange for a million tonnes of raw Cuban sugar. The decision was made after trade talks between the two countries but a final decision is still to be made. Cuba and China have signed a trade protocol for 1994, it includes provisions for the sale of Chinese food and medicine in return for Cuban sugar. The agreement was signed by Cuban trade minister after the end of a week-long session with Cuba-China Joint Economic Commission in Havana (02:17-02:55)4. Ken Valley, Trinidad and Tobago’s Trade minister outlines the country’s decision to place itself in the queue for NAFTA. Analyst Dr. Anthony Bryan, Director of the Caribbean Programme, North/South Centre at the University of the Miami, discusses how realistic this move is and whether it is premature (02:56-06:10)5. Belize’s formal protest to the Greek government over the treatment of Belize’s High Commissioner to London at an international meeting in Athens, has led to a renewed focus on Guatemala-Belize relations. In yesterday’s programme, Belize’s foreign minister Dr. Ursula Barrow blamed Guatemala for requesting that Belize be removed from the guest list of European Union and Central America officials. Belize’s foreign minister said yesterday Guatemala’s behaviour in Greece has given a new perspective on relations between the two countries. The news correspondent reports on the worsening relations between the two neighbours (06:11-09:05)6. Ecuador is to host a meeting of banana producing and consuming nations unhappy with the new European Union banana arrangements next week. Costa Rica, Venezuela and Columbia reached an agreement with the community on the issue earlier this week. Nicaragua is also expected to sign soon. Under the agreement these countries will share just over 49% of the Latin American quota for banana imports into the European Union market (09:06-09:28)7. CARICOM’s Secretary General Edwin Carrington admitted that the regional community has been damaged by the split vote on Sunday for the new Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS). On Sunday some Eastern Caribbean States and Guyana backed César Gávaria. The rest of the region stuck to an earlier decision to vote for Costa Rica’s candidate Bernd Niehaus. The split vote has stirred up some issues which CARICOM must deal with. Edwin Carrington and Clement Rowe, Guyana’s Foreign Minister, are interviewed (09:28-10:50)8. Journalist Ricky Singh believes CARICOM could have negotiated a much earlier deal using the leverage the OAS votes provided. In his view, the US exercised enormous pressure on the small state (10:51-12:39)9. Guyana’s President Cheddi Jagan leaves for a state visit. Orin Gordon looks at the possible implications of the trip following Guyana's controversial vote at the OAS meeting (12:40-14:22)10. Recap of headlines (14:23-14:37)11. Theme music (14:38-14:52
Caribbean Report 20-12-1993
No full textHeadlines with Debbie Ransome (00:39)1. The Bureau of CARICOM leaders is to recommend another look at the future of the regional airline LIAT. Ralph Maraj, Foreign Affairs Minister of Trinidad and Tobago gives feedback from the meeting. Burton Williams, Minister in the Prime Minister office St. Vincent. Trinidad and Tobago PM Patrick Manning also gives his views on the way forward. Dr. Anthony Bryan, Director of Caribbean Studies at the University of Miami also expresses his views – Debbie Ransome reports (00:40 – 08:01)2. Haiti’s Prime Minister Robert Malval has accused President Aristide of sabotaging attempts to restore the country to democracy and playing with the future of Haiti - journalist Michael Norton reports (08:02 -11:25)3. In Jamaica, the Mona campus of the UWI has been forced to close following student demonstrations over insufficient security (11:26 -11:44)4. In Britain the last in the popular sitcom Desmond’s - based in a barber shop in black South London, is scheduled to be aired this Sunday. The comedy focusses on black life, and Producer Humphrey Barkley explains the reasons why the show has managed to succeed while the other such programmes have failed. Daily Mirror critic Simon London sums his views - correspondent Clive Myrie reports (11:45 -15:15
Caribbean Report 14-05-1990
No full textThe Sunday Correspondent Newspaper in Britain provides details of the Antiguan connection in the purchase of arms from Israel which ended up in the hands of Columbia’s most notorious drug baron. The author of the article comments on alleged involvement of Vere Bird Junior and other Antiguan officials in the political scandal, the relationships with the arms agents and the upcoming judicial inquiry. Secondly, all the opinion polls leading up the next general elections in the Dominican Republic put Juan Bosch and the PLD party in the lead. However, President Balaguer and his party are optimistic on winning the elections after a massive turnout of support at their last public meeting and dismiss claims of election rigging. Following the Financial News, Professor Anthony Bryan, Director of the Institute of International Relations, UWI, St. Augustine laments on the pace of progress towards full regional integration in the Caribbean. With the looming single European market and the US, Canada and Mexico moving towards a free-trade area, many Caribbean leaders are only now seriously considering regional integration but are hesitant to give up their national sovereignty for the cause. In the final segment, scientists from the Caribbean and India are conducting a 45-day marine survey by visiting the exclusive economic zones of the countries participating in the survey. The information acquired from the survey will be made available to all the countries within the region for the management of the marine resources.1. Headlines (00:00-00:40)2. Antigua's arms controversy garners the attention of the British news. Christopher Elliott reports on an interview with Vere Bird, Jr., ex-minister and son of the Prime Minister (00:41-05:02)3. Massive turn out at the final public political meeting of President Joaquin Balaguer. Comments from Jose Arteaga, a spokesman for Balaguer's party (05:03-08:21)4. Financial News. (08:22-09:30)5. Professor Anthony Bryan, Director of the Institute of International Relations, UWI, St. Augustine Campus, laments on the slow pace of the integration of the English-speaking Caribbean (09:31-12:46)6. Scientists from the Caribbean and India is undertaking a marine survey in the Caribbean. Yusuf Azzam interviews Jamaican Dr. Calvin Gray who head the scientific team (12:47-15:21
Caribbean Report 10-08-1992
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:40)2. Guyana’s Electoral Commission notifies President Desmond Hoyte that a final voters list is ready. Robert Pastor, Executive Secretary of the Electoral Commission comments (00:41-04:57)3. A look at the importance of the voters list and the prospects for elections in Guyana (04:48-08:18)4. The Surinamese parliament is set to conclude an amnesty for the rebel fighters as well as their handing in of arms following the signing of a peace agreement between rebel forces and the government. Correspondent Chandra Van Binnendijk reports (08:19-11:24)5. Professor Anthony Bryan Senior Associate with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace advises the Caribbean region to be ready to take advantage of the delay in the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) (11:25-14:30
Caribbean Report 23-01-1995
No full textIn this report: Jamaica's ruling party, the People's National Party has given the thumbs down for the introduction of casino gambling. Dr. Brian Meeks, a Jamaican political analyst, indicated that he was a little surprised about this decision but stated popular opinion was not overly in favour of casino gambling. A Methodist Synod held in French St. Martin marked a new moral era for the Caribbean community. A common Christian culture was the main focus and Reverend Livingston Malcolm pointed to a moral revolution emerging in Caribbean Christianity today. Dr. Anthony Bryan, Director of Caribbean Studies at the University of Miami, responded to questions about the collapse of the Mexican peso and whether it affected Mexico's position as a magnet for investment. In cricket, all-rounder, Carl Hooper is unable to join the West Indies team on its New Zealand tour since he had not recovered in time. John Rawling reports that former WBC heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis had selected Emanuel Steward as his new trainer. Steward was asked why he had decided to work with Lewis and what he could do to improve Lewis' fighting.1. Headlines with Carol Orr (00:00-00:29)2. Report on Jamaica's decision against the introduction of casino gambling (00:30-01:55)3. Interview with Brian Meeks on this decision and whether he was surprised (01:56-05:18)4. Report on the Methodist Synod in St. Martin (05:19-05:53)5. Rev. Livingston Malcolm addressed the issue of a moral revolution emerging in Caribbean Christianity today (05:54-07:57)6. Report on the collapse of the Mexican peso (07:58-08:33)7. Interview with Anthony Bryan on what this means for Mexico and what lessons are there for the Caribbean (08:34-11:41)8. Report that Carl Hooper will not be able to join the West Indies team on the New Zealand tour (11:42-12:13)9. Report on Lennox Lewis selection of Emanuel Steward as his new trainer (12:14-12:43)10. Interview with Emanuel Steward on why he decided to work with Lewis and how he plans to improve him (12:44-14:41)11. Report ends with a recap of headlines by Carol Orr (14:42-15:05
Caribbean Report 24-08-1998
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:22)2. Caricom takes the offensive on trade. International Relations Professor Anthony Bryan of the University of Miami is interviewed and Keith 'Stone' Greaves reports (00:23-05:10)3. Cuban President Fidel Castro today wrapped up his State visit to the Dominican Republic to follow the Caricom meeting. Jean-Michel Caroit reports (05:11-06:55)4. Bahamian authorities reassure tourist after the murder of two women Jo-Anne Clarke and Lori Fogleman. Bahamian Tourism Minister Cornelius Smith is interviewed and Debbie Ransome reports (06:56-10:55)5. Cable and Wireless strike a deal with the Bermudian government. The World Gazette reported today that Bermudian Premier Pamela Gordon be one of several Heads of Overseas Territories to meet British Ministers in London. David Fox, Editor of the Bermuda's World Gazette Newspaper is interviewed (10:56-15:26
Caribbean Report 25-04-1996
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:30)2. A court decision in London reopens the debate on the question of justice for blacks in Britain. Lawyer Imran Khan, Neville Lawrence, Assistant Commissioner of Scotland Yard Mr Johnson are interviewed. June Kelly reports (00:31-05:04)3. In Britain the House of Lords examines Caribbean issues including bananas and Montserrat's volcanic problems. Baroness Young, Baroness Hamwee and Council President Anthony Averill are interviewed (05:05-09:32)4. Caribe Express is seeking to finalise a corporation agreement with BWIA. Bryan Procope, Caribe Express is interviewed (09:33-12:20)5. A court in Cuba has imposed the death sentence on an American-based exile charged with the murder of a fisherman. The condemned man was part of a group that according to Cuban authorities took part in an armed infiltration of Cuban territory. Rosie Hayes reports (12:21-14:13)6. In St. Lucia the Gros Islet Constituency Group of the Opposition Labour Party is demanding an apology from a supporter of the new St. Lucia Labour Party's leader Dr. Kenny Anthony. Kalix George is interviewed (14:14-15:28
Caribbean Report 16-08-1993
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:38)2. Costa Rica’s government says its Ambassador to the US acted on his own when he signed a letter distancing the country from the CARICOM-Cuba Commission. In Friday’s BBC Caribbean Report, San José said it respected CARICOM’s decision to improve ties with Cuba. The Dominican Republic’s Foreign Minister was also surprised at the news that its Ambassador to the US had signed the letter. Interviews with Spokesman for Costa Rica’s Foreign Ministry; Oliver Chapman, former Barbados’ Ambassador to Brussels, OAS and Washington; and Anthony Bryan, North-South Center, University of Miami. Yvette Rowe reports (00:39-07:58)3. Haiti’s authorities begin ratification of Prime Minister designate, Robert Malval. The process begins at a time when United Nation’s observers have pointed to little change in Haiti’s human rights abuses. Michael Norton reports (07:59-10:48)4. The Guyanese government sent an ultimatum to twelve Guyanese students who are occupying their consulate in Moscow. The students are demanding an increase in government financial assistance and other support. Foreign Minister, Mr. Clement Rohee claimed that the students who have locked themselves in the consulate have in effect been holding Consular Officer, Mr. John Hudson and his family, hostage. Sharief Khan reports (10:49-12:40)5. At the women’s 100 metres final at the World Championships in Stuttgart. Jamaica filed a protest as Merlene Ottey was given the silver medal. Gail Devers clinched the gold medal in 10.81 seconds. Judges and commentators went back to the slow motion photo finish. However, Jamaican born, Linford Christie not only took the men’s title but knocked one-hundredth of a second off the world record. Interview with Merlene Ottey, Olympic Champion winner (12:41-15:14
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