84 research outputs found
Interview with Mark Day
No full textDon Dunstan Oral History Project interview transcripts. No conditions are imposed on the reuse of this transcript by the interviewee.Interview with Mark Day by George Lewkowicz. Mark was a news reporter starting in 1960 and then later on edited the Sunday Mail. He discusses some of the politics and media management of the time. The interview was held on September 28, 2009
John Iorio oral history interview by Mark I. Greenberg, March 12, 2004
No full textJohn Iorio, father of Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio, came to USF in 1963. He discusses teaching in the English Department and the Bachelor of Independent Studies Program at USF, and the experiences that stand out over the 28 years. Dr. Iorio is a native of Naples, Italy, as well as a World War II Veteran and author
Caribbean Report 08-05-1995
No full textIn Saint Lucia, a grouping of six major unions have voted to go ahead with two days of strike action. Trinidad and Tobago's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ralph Maraj has been fired. Mr. Maraj contemplates his political future after the announcement. In Britain, the climax of V-E Day celebrations to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe, took place. Jamaica's Governor General Sir Howard Cooke comments on whether he was disappointed that only two invitations had been sent to the Caribbean for attendance at the celebrations. Former Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador to London and ex-flying officer, Ulric Cross speaks about his experience of the war. In Jamaica and Barbados V-E Day celebrations have been low-key but in Trinidad the day has been commemorated with street celebrations. Tony Fraser reports on what the turn-out is like there. The report concludes with comments from Caribbean people on the relief felt when they heard the news that Hitler had been defeated.1. Headlines with Carol Orr (00:00-00:30)2. In St. Lucia, a grouping of six major unions have voted to take two days of strike action (00:31-02:09)3. Ralph Maraj, Trinidad's Minister of Foreign Affairs has been fired (02:10-03:24)4. In Britain, the climax of V-E Day celebrations to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe took place (03:25-10:26)5. As V-E Day is celebrated internationally, the West Indians war contribution and experience are examined (10:27-14:49
Caribbean Report 10-12-1998
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:26)2. Major American oil company Mobil gets involved in the banana trade dispute. Mobil's International Government Relations Manager Bob Hayes is interviewed and Leslie Goffe reports (00:27-03:53)3. Parliamentary Representative for Antigua and Barbuda Hilborn Frank and nine other persons from the island appeared in a Magistrate's Court in Antigua this afternoon. They are charged for malicious damage done to property owned by UNICORN Development Ltd. Parliamentary Representative Hilbon Frank is interviewed (03:54-05:17)4. Cuban authorities break up street protests to mark International Human Rights Day. Meanwhile, the regional grouping of human rights bodies, Caribbean Rights is calling on Caribbean governments to become more than mere signatories to the United Nations Conventions on fundamental human rights on the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Declarations of Human Rights. Flo O'Connor, Human Rights, Jamaica is interviewed. Pascual Fletcher reports (05:18-11:07)5. Haitian exiles in France step up their campaign for the trial of Jean-Claude Duvalier. Editor of a Haitian Affairs Newspaper in Paris Greg Chamberlain and Florence Alexis, daughter of the author, Jacques Stephen Alexis, are interviewed (11:08-15:04
Caribbean Report 01-08-1997
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:33)2. A sharp reaction from Caribbean ambassadors to a new bill to discourage contact with Cuba. Mike McCurry, Grenada's Ambassador and Bahamian Ambassador, Denis Antoine are interviewed. Roy Osana reports (00:34-05:59)3. Taiwan's dollar diplomacy and the Caribbean continues. Debbie Ransome reports (05:60-08:23)4. It is quieter today as the Soufriere Hills volcano is emitting less ash than the day before. All the tickets for a fund raising concert for Montserrat was snapped up within ninety minutes of going on sale in Britain today. Dr Howard Fergus, Acting Governor of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory is interviewed (08:24-09:29)5. Jamaica celebrates Emancipation Day. Governor General Sir Howard Cook and Elaine Melville, Executive Director of the Emancipation Secretariat are interviewed. Yvette Rowe reports (9:30-11:49)6. A ceremony was held in Devon, South West England today to commemorate the deaths of all the people on board a ship which went down nearly two hundred years ago. Member of Parliament, Bernie Grant and Dr Mark Horton, Bristol University are interviewed. Stephen Cape reports (11:50-15:29
James Levin interview, 2006
No full textIn this 2006 interview, James Levin, a founder of Cleveland Public Theater, talks about his early life in Cleveland, especially his love of the Arts-- even while attending law school in Cleveland. In 1979, upon graduating from law school, he moved to New York to become an actor. His experiences in New York, including acting at Cafe La MaMa, inspired him to return to Cleveland in the early 1980s to create a theater for the Cleveland public. While working as a lawyer during the day, he and others formed Theater 55 on the east side of Cleveland; later they put on free Shakespeare performances at the Cleveland Zoo; and finally in 1984 they found a permanent venue for the theater now known as Cleveland Public Theater in an old dance hall at 6415 Detroit--across the street from the Gordon Arcade. Levin primarily addresses the development of Cleveland Public Theater from the early 1980s to 2006, but he also talks about Ingenuity Festival and other arts projects
Caribbean Report 04-03-1993
No full textRegional Financial institutions are being urged to put new and effective measures in place to deal with anti- money laundering legislation at a three day Symposium. Lance Selman – Advisor to the Trinidad and Tobago Minister of National Security and Maurice King - Attorney General of Barbados outlines the key issues and measures needed in an interview with correspondent Tony Fraser. Thousands of demonstrators assembled outside of Britain’s House of Lord’s to lobby about one of the main clauses in Britain’s proposed Asylum Bill- that would eradicate all roots of appeal open to visitors turned away from England’s shores. Correspondent Carol Orr reports from an interview with Labour MPs Bernie Grant, Diane Julie Abbott and Lord Mark Raymond Bonham Carter. Guyana’s former Prime Minister Hamilton Green is going to court over his expulsion from the former ruling People’s National Congress – correspondent Debbie Ransome reports from an interview with David de Caires, the Editor-in-Chief of Stabroek News. Haiti’s exiled President Jean Bertrand Aristide has added to the criticisms of President Clinton’s apparent change of heart on returning Haitian refugees. Aristide told a round table discussion in Washington that Haitians were facing death on all side whether they stayed at home or tried to leave. BBC correspondent reports form an interview with John Tidmarsh. The German government has officially appealed to the European Court of Justice against the new EC Banana Regime and seek a temporary injunction – correspondent Debbie Ransome reports.Headlines with anchor Debbie Ransome (00:00-00:13).1. Thousands of demonstrators assembled outside of Britain’s House of Lord’s to lobby about one of the main clauses in Britain’s proposed Asylum Bill (03:21 -08:40).2. Guyana’s former Prime Minister Hamilton Green is going to court over his expulsion from the former ruling People’s National Congress (08:41 -12:20).3. Haiti’s exiled President Jean Bertrand Aristide has added to the criticisms of President Clinton’s apparent change of heart on returning Haitian refugees (12:21 -14:15).4. The German government has officially appealed to the European Court of Justice against the new EC Banana Regime (14:16 - 14: 40)
Caribbean Report 14-10-1999
No full text1. Headlines with anchor Keith Stone Greaves (00:00 - 00:26)2. Jamaica was elected to serve on the United Nations Security Council for the next two years. Election came with the full backing of other Caribbean and Latin American nations. The General Assembly also voted in Bangladesh, Marli, Tunisia and Ukraine. Reactions form the Caribbean have been positive St. Lucia UN Ambassador Julian Hunte discusses implications for the Caribbean region. Mark Davenport reports (00:27 - 03:40)3. ACP/EU meeting ends today with delegates reviewing future LOME Trade and Aid Pact. Patrick Mayers Chairman of the West Indian Rum and Spirit Producers expresses his views on the future of the industry. Carl Bethel Bahamian Minister of Economic Development discusses trade relationship with Europe, human rights, immigration and other issues discussed at the conference. (03:41 – 07:29)4. American Drug Enforcement officials completed a successful sting drug operations Columbus and are reporting that during the 12 day exercise 1,200 persons were arrested and 1,000 tons of cocaine seized. US Special agent Micheal Bexhill analyses the operation success and comments on future strategies aimed at regional cooperation in the fight against drugs (07:30 - 09:23)5. Puerto Rico non-voting representative to the US Congress Carlos Antonio Romero-Barceló discusses the current protest advocating for removal of the naval base in Vieques (09:24 – 12: 27)6. The United Nations General Assemblies paid tribute to Tanzanian Julius Nyerere. Nyerere led Tanzania to independence, he died in London at age 77. CARICOM Chief negotiator Sir Shridath Ramphal comments on his contribution to the political landscape Emma Joseph reports on Nyerere’s legacy (12:28 – 14:35)7. Cuban officials are preparing for the impending arrival of hurricane Irene in western parts of islands. 130,000 Cubans were evacuated and schools closed (14:36 – 14:48)8. Robbie Earl Jamaica footballer received MBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace (14:49 – 15:29
Caribbean Report 09-03-1998
No full text1. Headlines with Debbie Ransome (00:00-00:32)2. After a fire at three emergency shelters in Montserrat, the British government has agreed to cover the cost of compensation. Chief Minister David Brandt comments on the issue (00:33-02:22)3. In Guyana, the political acrimony continues as leaders of the two main political parties are set to meet face-to-face. Colin Smith reports on the terms of the CARICOM brokered accord (02:23-04:24)4. The Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal begins hearing arguments in the case relating to Antigua's controversial Guiana Island hotel development project. Ken Richards reports (04:25-05:55)5. British tour operators could be facing claims from holiday makers who did not enjoy their stay at 50 hotels in the Dominican Republic. Holiday Travelwatch Brenda Wall comments on the legal action (05:56-08:36)6. International Women's Day celebrations this year focus on violence against women. Marty Radlett of Panos Institute speaks on gender violence (08:37-10:29)7. Representatives of 54 nations of the Commonwealth gather for a special mass at Westminster Abbey to mark the occasion of Commonwealth Day. The theme of this year observance is "Sports brings us together" (10:30-11:52)8. The Kensington Oval, Barbados will host the 5th West Indies-England Test. Hendy Davis, the head groundsman comments on the state of the pitch and West Indies cricket (11:53-14:24)9. Recap of top stories (14:25-15:05
Caribbean Report 25-02-1994
No full text1. Headlines with Yvette Rowe(00:00-00:27)2. Congressman Charles Rangel says the time is right to challenge President Clinton’s embargo against Cuba and he wants to introduce a bill aimed at dismantling the embargo in Congress the upcoming month (00:28-02:37)3. Lionel Martin reports from Havanna Cuba that there are 140,000 officially registered self-employed entrepreneurs but experts say that there are three times that amount ,the government have seen these entrepreneurs as operating counter to social ideals but the attitudes to these private restaurants or paladares (02:38-05:51)4. In St. Vincent and the Grenadines the newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister Parnel Campbell is being groomed for higher office. It is the first time a Deputy Prime Minister has been named since the New Democratic Party came in power 10 years ago. Campbell discusses the significance of his appointment (05:52-08:25)5. Doctors go on strike in Suriname to highlight the poor working conditions at the country’s largest hospital which serves 50,000 person annually from the lower class (08:26-10:22)6. On the 9th day of her Caribbean tour the Queen is expected to spend the weekend in the Cayman Islands where she will be joined by foreign office ministers responsible for the Commonwealth affairs. Lennox Boyd who speaks about the message she will be taking the Cayman Islands. According to Boyd the Queen’s visit is meant to consolidate and foster Britain’s relations with the Cayman Islands (10:23-11:50)7. Lennox Boyd talks about the European Union’s proposal for a common visa list including Commonwealth countries is to be heard before the European Council late this year (11:51-12:45)8. Claude Moraes, Director of Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants said that Britain must act now in opposing the list of 126 countries which will require vista to enter the United Kingdom, the only country missing is Jamaica. He pointed9. Representatives from the anti-racists organizations across Europe are to meet in London to launch a European Charter against racism. Mark Wadsworth Chairman of Britain’s Anti-racist Alliance says there must be a united approach. He elaborates on the issue (13:34-14:32)10. Wrap up and theme music (14:33-14:46
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