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Caribbean Report 04-11-1997
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:30)2. The authorities in Montserrat to get tough with those they say are ignoring the danger of the volcano. In the designate 'Safe Zone' to which Governor Abbot wants them to move into a shortage of space is causing friction between the government and one of the island's largest land owners Governor Tony Abbott and Dr Roy Lee are interviewed. James White, Jr reports (00:31-07:07)3. Trinidad and Tobago pays tribute to their former Prime Minister George Chambers who died today. Tony Fraser reports (07:08-09:55)4. The success story from New York's Dominican stronghold on the day New Yorkers look set to give another term to Mayor Guiliani (09:56-12:49)5. Tributes pour in for George Chambers. Former Minister Errol Mahabir is interviewed and Tony Fraser reports (12:50-15:23
Caribbean Report 16-12-1993
No full textHeadlines with Carol Orr (00:27)1. Peter Sutherland, Head of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), is noted as bringing an end to several years of arduous negotiations. John Meadley, economic and trade analyst gives his response to the economic effects of this agreement on the Caribbean - Debbie Ransome reports (00:28 -07:10).2. The formation of a regional carrier will be on the agenda of tomorrow’s meeting of the Bureau of CARICOM Leaders in the Bahamas. Kenneth Valley, Trinidad and Tobago Junior Finance Minister says that an international carrier will be expected to play a role in the new regional airline – Tony Fraser reports (07:11 - 09:42).3. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, a former UN Assistant Secretary General is warning that the UN system is being hijacked by the developed world, and at the expense of the economic and development concerns of countries the south. He is in Port of Spain, Trinidad to examine the evolving world of the UN system in the post cold world period – Tony Fraser reports (09:43 -11:45).4. Cuba’s Foreign Minister - Roberto Urbina has announced an end to Cuba’s support for the arms struggle in Columbia, since he says it can no longer serve as an instrument for achieving social victories around the world – correspondent Timothy Ross reports from Bogota (11:46 – 14:25).5. A wrap up of the major stories headlines with correpondent Carol Orr (14:26 -15:07)
Caribbean Report 11-03-1996
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:29)2. The West Indies cricket team makes it to the World Cup semi-finals with a win over South Africa and goes on to play Australia. Does this win signal a revival of fortunes for the West Indies? Coach Andy Roberts is interviewed and Tony Becker and Peter Baxter report (00:30-07:14)3. In Trinidad and Tobago five convicted murderers wait to hear whether they would be hanged at dawn. Tony Fraser reports (07:15-08:36)4. Negotiations between LIAT and its pilots stall as they fail to agree on a mediator (08:37-10:25)5. The Indo-Guyanese community has paid a high price for its success in the United States. Several Guyanese are interviewed and Leslie Goffe reports (10:26-14:20)6. A US States Department spokesman says President Bill Clinton plans to sign the Helms-Burton Bill into law tomorrow (14:21-15:03
Caribbean Report 07-02-1995
No full textIn Dominica, former Prime Minister Patrick John's attempts at an electoral comeback are met with a stumbling block. Mr. John was jailed in 1986 for plotting to overthrow the Eugenia Charles government. Yet, an angry Patrick John has defended his right to seek public office. Rosie Douglas, Leader of the Dominica Labour Party spoke on the developing situation that has proven to be a bit embarrassing. In Jamaica, angry residents of Wilton Gardens, South St. Andrew, otherwise known as Rema, clamouring for a permanent solution to the upsurge in gun crime in the area. Three media houses collaborated to bring the voices of the people of Rema to the general Jamaican public. In Trinidad, Tony Fraser reports on the contention between supermarket operators and the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wendell Mottley over the causes of significant increases in basic food items. The British travel industry is in full gear promoting Caribbean destinations over other holiday destinations. Carol Bailey, Marketing Manager of the London-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), speaks about growing British interests in the Caribbean, especially in the area of food and beverages. Tony Fraser reports on the recent BWIA privatization deal. However, BWIA's ownership is uncertain since the final agreement had not been signed. In Haiti, President Aristide celebrated the anniversary of his 1991 inauguration for the first time.1. Headlines with Debbie Ransome (00:00-00:27)2. Report on attempts at an electoral comeback by Dominica's ex-Prime Minister Patrick John (00:28-03:02)3. Report on the upsurge in gun crime in Wilton Gardens and angry residents protesting that the issue must be dealt with it, once and for all (03:03-06:12)4. Supermarket operators and the Minister of Finance, Wendell Mottley are at odds over the causes of significant increases in basic food items (06:13-08:40)5. Report on increasing British interests in the Caribbean as a tourist destination (08:41-12:38)6. Tony Fraser reports on whether BWIA is still in the hands of Trinidad and Tobago or in the hands of Mr. Acker (12:39-14:23)7. President Aristide celebrated the anniversary of his 1991 inauguration for the first time (14:24-14:46
Caribbean Report 12-01-1995
No full textHugh Crosskill reports on Jamaica's announcement to resume hanging on January 26th. David Simmons, Attorney General and Minister of Home Affairs in Barbados has indicated that illegal Caribbean immigrants in Barbados will get an amnesty. Mr. Simmons also promised to resume hangings. Richard Downes reports on the ongoing case in the Courts of the Cayman Islands and Luxembourg where depositors are seeking compensation following the failure of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI). Tony Baldry, British Foreign Office Minister with responsibility for the Caribbean, speaks on the options facing Cuban refugees in the Cayman Islands. Omar Sharief reports on the move by Chile to invite the Foreign Ministers of CARICOM and Suriname to a meeting in Santiago to discuss a common strategy to strengthen political, economic and cultural relations. Tony Fraser spoke to Greenpeace spokesman Tom Clements about their request for CARICOM to raise at the United Nations the issue of the proposed nuclear shipment through regional waters.1. Headlines with Hugh Crosskill (00:00-00:26)2. Report on the resumption of hanging by Jamaica (00:26-00:38)3. Interview with Gary Alleyne on the reaction to this announcement (00:39-02:58)4. Report that illegal Caribbean immigrants in Barbados will soon get an amnesty (02:59-03:31)5. Interview with David Simmons on Barbados legal reform strategy (03:32-04:47)6. Report on the compensation case in the Courts of Cayman Islands and Luxembourg following the failure of BCCI (04:48-07:41)7. Interview with Tony Baldry on options facing Cuban refugees in the Cayman Islands (07:42-10:40)8. Report on Chile's invitation to the Foreign Ministers of CARICOM and Suriname to a meeting in Santiago (10:41-12:18)9. Tony Fraser interviews Tom Clements on proposed nuclear shipment (12:19-13:55)10. Interview with Captain Joel Stewart about the crew of Rainbow Warrior (13:56-15:02)11. Hugh Crosskill ends the report (15:03-15:14
Caribbean Report 18-11-1991
No full textReport commences during the headlines.1. Headlines (00:00-00:15)2. Confusion surrounds the rate of the increasing number of Haitian refugees captured by the US Coast Guard in the wake of the Haitian coup in September. Hugh Crosskill reports that the US is planning to send most of the Haitians back home, a move which is not supported by US Democratic Congressman, Charles Rangel who calls the US action vicious and racist. Similarly, Bill O’Neill, Director of the Refugee Project at the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, states that the move by the US is a violation of human rights laws (00:16-05:21)3. The Elections Commission in Guyana announced its approval of the list of candidates for the December 16th elections. Sharief Khan reports that there is still some doubt over the polls taking place as scheduled. Comments from Rudy Collins, Chairman of the Elections Commission (05:22-07:52)4. According to the latest opinion poll, Trinidad and Tobago’s ruling National Alliance for Reconstruction surged ahead of the opposition parties. Dr. Selwyn Ryan conducted the poll and found the NAR is favoured to win the elections by 33% of the respondents. Tony Fraser reports with comments from Prime Minister A.N.R. Robinson and Patrick Manning of the People’s National Movement. There are also speculations that the Prime Minister may announce the date of elections tonight (07:53-11:12)5. A dramatic downturn in the Barbados' economy prompted local investors to seek outlets elsewhere in the region through cross border trading, whilst Trinidad and Jamaica are looking towards the Barbados market. Comments from Tony Johnson, General Manager of Barbados Stock Exchange (11:13-13:39)6. The British Jamaican-born boxer, Chris Eubank announces his resumption to boxing after his last fight with Michael Watson who sustained serious injuries (13:40-13:56)7. Recap (13:57-14:41
Caribbean Report 25-09-1996
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:30)2. St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Denzil Douglas prepares to give the secession issue time. Prime Minister Denzil Douglas and Editor and Publisher of the Observer Newspaper in Nevis Kenneth Williams are interviewed (00:31-07:17)3. In Trinidad and Tobago the Jamaat al Muslimeen release a tape to back claims of pre-election promises. Tony Fraser reports (07:18-09:27)4. Prime Minister Vaughn Lewis is asked if he has decided on an election date? Prime Minister Vaughn Lewis is interviewed (09:28-12:10)5. Poverty and debt are key issues for the Commonwealth Finance Ministers meeting in Bermuda. Prime Minister Denzil Douglas is interviewed (12:11-14:19)6. Improvements in the banana industry in Belize are leading to problems there according to a report by that Caricom member state (14:20-15:23
Caribbean Report 24-01-1996
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:33)2. Prime Minister James Mitchell flies to the United States for medical test as fears for his health grows. Opposition Leader Ralph Gonsalves is interviewed (00:34-03:14)3. St. Lucia's Prime Minister John Compton says buying Geest Banana Division was a defensive move to protect the Windward banana industry. Prime Minister John Compton and Arhnim, Chairman of WINDECO are interviewed. Hugh Williams reports (03:15-07:47)4. In Trinidad and Tobago, the opposition party, the People's National Movement celebrates forty years in existence as it faces a crisis in leadership. Opposition Leader Patrick Manning is interviewed and Tony Fraser reports (07:48-09:42)5. Los Angeles based political analyst Dr Earl Ofari Hutchinson says Louis Farrakhan's visit to Libya would neither help nor hinder black Americans. Nation of Islam Leader Louis Farrakahn and Political Analyst Dr Earl Ofari Hutchinson are interviewed and Ken Richards reports (09:43-11:53)6. Sports Commentator Tony Cozier who has been in London for the last two weeks undergoing medical treatment hopes to be fit and well enough to report in the World Cup Series in India next month. Tony Cozier is interivewed (11:54-15:25
Caribbean Report 12-09-2001
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:25)2. New York grapples with the shocking aftermath of the World Trade Centre attacks. We hear from one Caribbean national who escaped. Grenadian born lawyer David Hood is interviewed and Leslie Goffe reports (00:26-04:29)3. Caribbean begins to count the economic cost of the horrific events. Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Basdeo Panday fears that his economy is vulnerable to yesterday's United States bombing attack. Tony Fraser reports on the general reaction in Trinidad and Tobago to yesterday's attack. Across the Caribbean, American flags have been lowered at half mass, condolence books opened and in some quarters flowers have been placed at the doors of US Embassies. Public Relations Officer for the Barbados Embassy Kathleen Dorell pointed out that with the recent recruitment drive by the New York Authorites for Caribbean Teachers fares are justifiably high. Prime Minister Basdeo Panday, President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Ralph Taylor and United States Embassy Official Kathleen Dorell are interviewed. Tony Fraser and Carol Orr report (04:30-11:53)4. Guyana tells why it is taking its time in accepting criminal deportees from the United States. Guyana Foreign Minister Rudy Insanally is interviewed (11:54-15:13
Caribbean Report 06-01-1995
No full textIn this report, Trinidad divests its national airline, BWIA, with the new majority shareholder being the American Acker Group of Companies. Mr. Edward Acker, Head of the Group, is very optimistic about the future of BWIA. Tony Fraser is interviewed on the concerns of the loss of BWIA as a regional symbol and an airline that looks after regional interests. Two citizens have begun legal action seeking more details on the airline divestment. The World Trade Organization (WTO) comes into force replacing the GATT. Michael Pryce reports that the WTO will have more extensive powers to resolve its members' trade disputes. International Trade Consultant, Henry Gill, stated that Caribbean countries should improve diplomatic representation in Geneva in order to deal with the complex range of trade issues. Ian Fairley reports on the failure of the Dominican Republic to qualify as a founding member of the WTO. In Jamaica, Prime Minister P.J. Patterson is expected to reshuffle his Cabinet.1. Headlines with Carol Orr (00:00-00:26)2. Report on new majority shareholder in BWIA and the legal action by two citizens on the airline divestment (00:27-01:40)3. Interview with Tony Fraser at the signing ceremony (01:41-01:55)4. Mr. Acker speaks on the issue of BWIA (01:56-02:20)5. Tony Fraser responds to concerns about BWIA and the legal action taken by two citizens (02:21-05:52)6. Report on the replacement of the GATT by the WTO (05:53-06:16)7. Under the WTO, implications for both developed and developing countries are examined (06:17-08:35)8. Henry Gill, speaks on Caribbean interests (06:18-11:38)9. The Dominican Republic fails to qualify as a founding member of the WTO (11:39-12:02)10. Ian Fairley reports on the challenges faced by the Dominican Republic in their accession to the WTO (12:03-14:19)11. Jamaica's Prime Minister P. J. Patterson is expected to reshuffle his Cabinet (14:20-14:56
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