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Caribbean Report 10-03-1993
No full textJamaican Prime Minister PJ Patterson announces the general election date to the Jamaican people, the date coincides with the date he gained victory over the then Michael Manley administration – correspondent Debbie Ransome reports from an interview with Jamaican Political Scientist Dr. Brian Meeks, who gives his political analysis of Prime Minister’s Patterson’s chances of a victory. The Netherlands Antilles as an overseas dependency of Holland appears likely to be dismantled. However the process towards granting internal self government to the islands which make up the group seems headed to controversy. Officials are meeting in Curacao to work out a new format for administering the islands – correspondent Edie Williams reports. Life on the Dutch side of St. Maarten was returning to normal as the protest organized by the United St. Maarten Organization, in St. Maarten-Phillipsburg in protest for the dissolution of the current Dutch St. Maarten government has been called off. British Fruit Distribution Company – Geist, says that a misunderstanding led to a confidential report to Windward island leaders accusing the company of overcharging for shipping arrangements- saying that the company wanted servicing charges not full payment for its ships. William Rapier - Chairman of Geist Industries West Indies Ltd. Provides clarity on the situation in an interviewee with correspondent Debbie Ransome.In Strasburg, Germany - a German Euro Socialist MP organized an unusual banana tasting ceremony in an attempt to diffuse the tensions over the European Banana market. He wanted to prove that when it came to taste, Caribbean and Central American bananas were not very different and consumers in Europe should have a wider choice and plans to promote this by organizing future banana tasting ceremonies in different parts of Germany - correspondent Shada Islam reports.Headlines with anchor Debbie Ransome (00:00-00:34).1. Jamaican Prime Minister PJ Patterson announces the general election date to the Jamaican people (00:35-05:25).2. The Netherlands Antilles as an overseas dependency of Holland appears likely to be dismantled (05:26 -07:28).3. Life on the Dutch side of St. Maarten was returning to normal as the protest organized by the United St. Maarten Organization, in St. Maarten-Phillipsburg in protest for the dissolution of the current Dutch St. Maarten government has been called off (07:29 – 08:00).4. British Fruit Distribution Company – Geist, says that a misunderstanding led to a confidential report to Windward island leaders accusing the company of overcharging for shipping arrangements (08:01-12:22).5. In Strasburg, Germany - a German Euro Socialist MP organized an unusual banana tasting ceremony in an attempt to diffuse the tensions over the European Banana market (12:23-14:52)
Caribbean Report 16-11-1993
No full textHeadlines with anchor Yvette Rowe (00:30).1. Carol Orr reports from the Word Travel Market Exhibition at Earl’s Court London (00:31 -01:07).2. The European Community’s Independent Aid Agencies have warned the EC not to press ahead with a radical overhaul of the LOME Convention. Simon Stucker of Eurostep Aid Agency Coalition warned against the consequences of this move - Shada Islam reports (01:08 - 03:55).3. A referendum on Curacao’s Constitutional future will be held and outcomes could have serious political implications for the ruling party – Mike Jarvis reports (03:56 -06:08).4. Ministers in a Commonwealth taskforce on the GATT World Trade Talks are calling those holding out on the talks to show real leadership. Branford Taitt, Barbados Foreign Affairs Minister is on an international mission for major participants to agree to the Uruguay round – he says this is an urgent matter for developing countries (06:09 -07:14).5. Guyana is making its first official visit to the World Travel Market in London. Carol Orr reports from an interview with Patricia Lowe, President Guyana’s Tourism Association who explains what are Guyana’s participation expected economic and tourism outcomes (07:15 -11:27).6. Marita Lorenz former lover of Fidel Castro says that Fidel Castro’s position seems increasingly isolated due to his personal and political convictions about the US polices against Cuba (11:28 -15:02)
Caribbean Report 18-05-1993
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:29)2. Britain says that the European Commission will resist the efforts by Germany to have the European Court of Justice overturn the EC new banana import system. Hugh Crosskill reports. Interview with John Gummer, Britain’s Agriculture Minister (00:30-04:58)3. In Brussels, European, African, Caribbean and Pacific countries’ representatives ended a meeting during which they discussed trade and aid. Caribbean ministers attending the talks have called for European help in selling their bananas, cocoa and other goods on the community market. Shada Islam reports. Interviews with George Brizan, Prime Minister of Grenada; and Paul Robertson, Jamaican Foreign Minister (04:59-07:32)4. Caribbean Ministers have asked the EC for help to restructure the banana sector. The EC makes no promises on the Caribbean’s suggestion over a thirty-million-dollar package. EC officials say that help for the region has not been ruled out and concerns over the disbursement of Lome funds could be among issues to be addressed at a meeting in Jamaica next month. Interview with Edwin Carrington, Secretary General, CARICOM (07:33-08:42)5. Montserrat’s Chief Minister, Reuben Meade is challenging what he says is an attempt to bar the dependent countries from access to Lome funds. The Chief Minister is also questioning the criteria used to determine aid for small countries. Interview with Rueben Meade, Chief Minister, Montserrat (08:43-10:33)6. The decision by the British Government to withdraw troops from Belize continues to be challenged in the House of Commons. Interviews with Robert Wareing, Labour MP; Archie Hamilton, Junior Defence Minister; and John Wilkinson, Conservative MP (10:34-13:53)7. West Indies fast bowler, Trinidadian Ian Bishop could miss the rest of the season with a fracture to the back (13:54-14:16)8. Thousands of troops are deployed in Caracas ahead of a Supreme Court ruling that could lead to the impeachment of Venezuelan President, Carlos Andres Perez on corruption charges (14:17-14:38
Caribbean Report 19-02-1993
No full textThe US coastguard and the Haitian Navy continued the search with little hope for survivors of the Neptune’s fatal shipwreck. Most of the victims were merchants transporting their produce to market - correspondent Michael Norton reports. International observers are preparing to visit Haiti since the military coup of September 1992 correspondent Hugh Schofield reports from an interview with Raul Bourgeois and Human rights lawyer William O'Neill. Father Hugo Triest and Dr. Robert Pastor are interviewed by correspondent Yvette Rowe. Europe Agriculture Commissioner says that Germany has little chance of successfully challenging a new regime for banana imports. He said that he is investigating the suspicion that American multinationals are manipulating Europe’s banana prices - correspondent Shada Islam reports. The European Investment bank is advancing Guyana money to rehabilitate its bauxite programme. The 5 million European currency will be used for the Linden Economic Advancement Programme” (LEAP) and the funds dispersed under the fourth LOME Convention. Patrick Waite – the 24 year old former member of the defunct popular music group “Musical Youth” famously known for their song “Pass the Dutchie” has died mysteriously in Birmingham at a friend’s home. The troubled youth found himself involved in a life of crime from the age of 14 spanning till the last decade of his life – correspondent Yvette Rowe reports.Headlines with anchor Yvette Rowe (00:00 - 00:27).1. The US coastguard and the Haitian Navy continued the search with little hope for survivors of the Neptune’s fatal shipwreck (00:28 - 02:52).2. International observers are preparing to visit Haiti since the military coup of September 1992 (02:53 - 08:40).3. Europe Agriculture Commissioner says that Germany has little chance of successfully challenging a new regime for banana imports (08:41 -11:44).4. The European Investment bank is advancing Guyana money to rehabilitate its bauxite programme (11:45 -12:01).5. 24 year old Patrick Waite of the popular music group “Musical Youth” with their very popular song “Pass the Dutchie” has died mysteriously in Birmingham at a friend’s home (12:02 -14:46)
Caribbean Report 04-04-1990
No full textPresident Fidel Castro broke his silence on the subject of TV Marti, the US backed propaganda television station which began broadcasting to Cuba last week. At a press conference in Havana, President Castro condemned TV Marti and the motives of the US in supporting the station. Secondly, after a victory over England yesterday, the West Indies cricket team prepares for the fourth test match in Barbados. Clive Lloyd comments on the condition of the pitch, the reaction of the British press, the morale of the WI team and the fitness of captain Viv Richards. Christopher Martin-Jenkins provides an update on the English team selection with additional comments from the acting English captain, Allan Lamb. The Financial News includes an interview with Euric Bobb, Deputy Manager of the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) on the recently concluded meeting of the bank’s governors in Montreal. The next segment follows with the announcement that the Caribbean member countries of the IADB can expect to receive up to one thousand million dollars in loans over the next two years. Euric Bobb outlines that the funds will be used for specific projects, including primary education in Guyana, the Social Impact Amelioration Program in Guyana, health care in Bahamas and Barbados, and secondary oil recovery and improvement of oil refineries in Trinidad and Tobago. The final segment provides a brief report on the failure of the recently concluded ACP Council Meeting to appoint a new director-general for the Brussels-based center.1. Headlines (00:00-00:44)2. President Fidel Castro speaks for the first time of the propaganda television station, TV Marti (00:45-02:46)3. Fourth test cricket match between West Indies and England. Interview with Clive Lloyd and Christopher Martin-Jenkins reports on the English team selection (02:47-07:49)4. Financial News. Interview with Euric Bobb, Deputy Manager of Inter-American Development Bank (07:50-09:35)5. IMF increases its financial assistance to the Caribbean. Interview with Euric Bobb of the Inter-American Development Bank (09:36-13:00)6. Report on the ACP Meeting to appoint a new director-general for the Brussels-based center. Shada Islam reports from Brussels (13:01-14:45
Caribbean Report 01-03-1990
No full textIncludes a musical interlude at the beginning of the report.First time in sixteen years the English cricket team registers a test triumph over the West Indies by winning the first test of the five test series at Sabina Park, Jamaica. Following the Financial News, the Caricom ministers call for a face-to-face meeting with the Foreign Minister of the Dominican Republic to explain his country’s position on the export of bananas to Europe. The next segment covers the potential row between the Caribbean countries and Africa over the election of a Director General for Brussels-based Centre for the Development of ACP Industry. The report concludes with the proposal by the new government of Belize to deregulate the media.1. Headlines (00:00-01:36)2. First victory for the English cricket team against the West Indies in 16 years. Comments from West Indies' Captain Vivian Richards, England's Captain, Graham Gooch and England's Captain in 1974 Mike Denness (01:37-04:23)3. Financial News. Robin Stainer, commodity analyst, comments on the rising price of cocoa (04:24-06:03)4. Caricom ministers call for a March 18th meeting with the Secretary of States for Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic. Interview with George Mallet, St. Lucia's Trade Minister (06:04-09:54)5. Competition for another top ACP post weakens relations between the Caribbean and Africa. Shada Islam reports from Brussels (09:55-12:44)6. Deregulation of the media in Belize. Jerry Timmins interviews Said Musa, Belize's Minister for Economic Development and Education (12:45-15:46
Caribbean Report 12-02-1993
No full textThe EC plan for new banana import controls from Europe in July seems in danger of being unraveled. The Dutch presented a proposal for increased Latin American quotas annually, while reducing tariffs and the EC Agricultural Council resumed its work resulting in ministers being increasingly divided. Luis Davalos is interviewed on his thoughts on the matter. Correspondents Shada Islam and John Wade reports. The Caribbean is now regarded as the world’s prime cruise sector. Graham Todd of the EIU comments on the Caribbean cruise sector - higher cruise passenger tax issue controversy – correspondent Yvette Rowe reports. The Dutch government will take over the handling of the island of St. Maarten. The Dutch government described the island as a centre of corruption of drug smuggling – “crime racked and unruly,” and aims to make the islands of St. Maarten, Saber and St. Eustatius a province of the Kingdom of the Netherlands – correspondent Eddie Williams reports. HIV infected Haitians continue their hunger strike in Guantanamo bay in Cuba, despite President Clinton’s decision to lift the ban on people infected with AIDS traveling to the US - Cheryl Little speaks to correspondent Yvette Rowe on the issue. Trade Unions in Trinidad and Tobago were protesting their dissatisfaction over talks with the government, and are threatening to shut down public utilities if the government persists with its retrenchment plan.Headlines with anchor Yvette Rowe (00:00 - 00:31).1. The EC plan for new banana import controls from Europe in July seems in danger of being unraveled (00:32 - 06:38).2. The Caribbean is now regarded as the world’s prime cruise sector (06:39 -08:15).3. The Dutch government will take over the handling of the island of St. Maarten. The Dutch government described the island as a centre of corruption of drug smuggling – “crime racked and unruly.” (08:16-11:02).4. HIV infected Haitians continue their hunger strike in Guantanamo bay in Cuba, despite President Clinton’s decision to lift the ban on people infected with AIDS traveling to the US (11:03 –13:56).5. Trade Unions in Trinidad and Tobago were protesting their dissatisfaction over talks with the government, and are threatening to shut down public utilities if the government persists with its retrenchment plan (13:57 -14:46).1. The EC plan for new banana import controls from Europe in July seems in danger of being unraveled (00:32 - 06:38)
Caribbean Report 28-06-1990
No full textAfter serving five years in prison for conspiring to overthrow the government of Eugenia Charles, Patrick John, former Prime Minister of Dominica, states that his prison record should not prevent him from resuming his political career. Secondly, the UN Secretary Council is holding consultation on Haiti following the receipt of a letter from the Haitian president calling on the UN to provide logistical assistance for the upcoming elections in Haiti. Following the Financial News, the ACP ambassadors are meeting in Brussels to discuss the post of Director for the Centre for the Development of Industry. Two weeks ago the former Secretary General of the ACP, Edwin Carrington, received the backing of a Special ACP Ministerial group in his bid to secure the Brussels-based job. However, several African nations in the ACP do not agree with this decision and the EEC is also insisting that a European candidate should fill the position.1. Headlines (00:00-00:50)2. Patrick John, former Dominican Prime Minister, says that his prison record should not prevent him from resuming his political career. Mike Bruney reports from Roseau and Pat Whitehorne interviews Patrick John (00:51-06:15)3. Haiti calls on the UN to provide assistance in the forthcoming elections. Chris Gunnes interviews Lionel Paquin, Haiti's UN Ambassador (06:16-08:57)4. Financial News. Roland Dunn, Cocoa Analyst, comments on the price of cocoa on the world market (08:58-10:42)5. ACP ambassadors still disagreeing over the nomination of Edwin Carrington for a top Brussels job. Shada Islam reports from Brussels (10:43-15:05
Caribbean Report 23-02-1990
No full textThe diplomats of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of Countries in Brussels are uneasy over the European Community’s drive to rebuild the crumbling economies of Eastern Europe. As a result, the Caribbean countries may face a reduction in European investments and exports to the single market. Secondly, Ronnie Brunswick, Suriname’s jungle commander appears anxious to repair his relationship with Desi Bouterse as he calls on the government to restore Bouterse to his role as peace negotiator. Following the Financial News, Dame Nita Barrow responds to last week’s statement by John Compton, Prime Minister of St. Lucia in which he outlined that the Dominican Republic’s plan to export bananas to Europe was yet another example of Latin America’s view of the English-speaking Caribbean. The report concludes with the appointment of Haitian born Ralph Hippolyte as the coach of the British senior men’s volleyball team. Mr. Hippolyte comments on imparting his skills to his native land and the development of a sporting programme in Haiti.1. Headlines (00:00-00:37)2. ACP diplomats in Brussels express fears that European Community will find more attractive investments in Eastern Europe. Shada Islam reports from Brussels (00:38-03:23)3. Suriname's jungle commando, Ronnie Brunswick wants Desi Bouterse restored as peace talks negotiator. Chandra van Bennendijk reports with an interview with a member of the military authority (03:24-06:10)4. Financial News (06:11-07:57)5. Dame Nita Barrow, Barbados Ambassador to the United Nations responds to John Compton's assessment of Latin American-Caribbean relations (07:58-09:59)6. Haitian coach choosen to lead the British senior men's volleyball team. Hugh Crosskill interviews coach Ralph Hippolyte (10:00-11:36)7. Stories of Caribbean interest appearing in the British press (11:37-15:04
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