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Caribbean Report 07-06-2001
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:28)2. Antiguan Prime Minister says that he is still opposed to a public inquiry into a medical benefit scandal. Prime Minister Lester Bird (00:29-03:22)3. Montserrat's new Chief Minister John Osborne has been told to wait until the next British government is in power before finding out exactly how much aid they could get. Chief Minister John Osbourne is interviewed (03:23-06:10)4. Britain goes to the polls but what's in it for the region? Emma Joseph looks at the Labour Party's track record in the Caribbean over the last four years. One politician who would be fighting to retain the seat of one of Britain's most famous Caribbean politicians, the late Bernie Grant is David Lammy. Britain's Foreign Secretary Robin Cooke, Jamaica's Talk Show Host Ronald Thwaites, David Lammy and Dominican born Baroness Patricia Scotland are interviewed. Emma Joseph reports (06:11-13:22)5. After a four year suspension Holland resumes its aid programme to Suriname. Geraldine Cocklannd reports (13:23-14:59)6. Six people who have been arrested in Haiti are accused of plotting against the State (15:00-15:38
Caribbean Report 15-09-1997
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:33)2. Montserrat's Chief Minister goes to Downing Street and gets a new airstrip for the island. From Downing Street Mr Brandt went to the Royal Albert Hall to attend a benefit rock concert for Montserrat. Chief Minister David Brandt is interviewed and Emma Joseph reports (00:34-03:52)3. Britain has announced millions of pounds as aid expected to benefit the poorer members of the Commonwealth groupings. The government is willing to cancel debts provided that the results are used to benefit the poor. Oxfam International has called on governments in developing countries attempting to promote economic growth to also pursue policies to reduced poverty. Kevin Watkins, Author and Harold Brown of Oxfam International are interviewed (03:53-06:27)4. There has been growing discussion around the region about the wider implications of last week's World Trade Organisation ruling against Europe's banana import arrangements. The ruling is expected to impact on the export trade which has been one of the mainstays for the Windwind Islands economies. However, the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce has responded to those comments asking Caribbean countries not to panic in response to the WTO ruling, Brian Louisy, Executive Director, St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce and Rupert Gajadhar, Chairman of St. Lucia Banana Growers Association are interviewed (06:28-10:21)5. Concerts for Montserratians at the Royal Albert Hall, London and Gerald's Park in Montserrat. Emma Joseph reports (10:22-15:27
Caribbean Report 03-05-2001
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:29)2. Windward leaders discuss aid for their ailing banana industry. Head of the European Delegation John Kaligro, British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Gordon Baker and Prime Minister Kenny Anthony are interviewed. Pete Ninvalle reports (00:30-03:32)3. United States Navy denies using excessive force against Vieques protestors. Human Rights Lawyer Wilma Reveron is interviewed and Emma Joseph reports (03:33-09:15)4. Is Cuba bitter about being excluded from the Free Trade Area of the Americas? Larry Burns, Council on Hemispheric Affairs is interviewed (09:16-13:13)5. Leader of Guyana's biggest union, the Sugar Workers Union, has been explaining why they boycotted May Day celebrations. The Union's General Secretary Komal Chand is interviewed and Colin Smith reports (13:14-15:49
Caribbean Report 31-07-2001
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:29)2. Haitian police arrested thirty-five people in connection with the attacks on police stations. Ambassador Sergio Romero is interviewed (00:30-03:10)3. Opposition claims a major election case victory in the Trinidad and Tobago Courts in the Ministers Winston 'Gypsy' Peters and William Chaitan case. Attorney-at-Law Devish Maharaj and Minister William Chaitan are interviewed. Raymond Edwards reports (03:11-06:04)4. Short while ago the Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Basdeo Panday addressed supporters of his UNC and accused the Opposition People's National Movement of trying to sieze power through the Courts and not through the ballot box. Prime Minister Basdeo Panday is interviewed (06:05-06:56)5. American Airlines and other US airlines have resumed normal flights to the North Eastern Caribbean after the eruption of the Soufriere Hills Volcano on Sunday (06:57-07:32)6. Caribbean Tourism Organisation agrees that it needs to do more for its smaller member nations. Jean Holder is interviewed (07:33-10:41).7. Caribbean diplomats in Washington are hopeful that their intense lobbying to prevent changes to American trade legislation will bear some fruit before Congress goes in recess on Friday. Emma Joseph reports (10:42-12:25)8. European Union and the United States have teamed up in a bid to launch a new rounds of trade talks in November. European Commission Director General for Trade Peter Carl and Caricom's Chief Negotiator Sir Shridath Ramphal are interviewed. Emma Jane Kirby reports (12:26-14:42)9. In Antigua, three men who were involved in protest against the expansion of an Irish owned hotel, Carlisle Bay Hotel were granted bail on charges of malicious damage to property (14:43-15:26
Caribbean Report 25-07-2001
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:28)2. Antigua's Prime Minister Lester Bird heads home early from a Summit of the Eastern Caribbean Leaders after police tear gas protestors. OECS nations announced iniatives to ease the death burden of the organisation. Prime Minister Keith Mitchell is interviewed and Julius Gittens and Nicole Georges report (00:29-05:25)3. Whaling controversy hits St. Lucia with hotel cancellations. Association President Berthia Powell, Director of Tourism Hilary Modeste and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture Dr James Fletcher are interviewed and Pete Ninvalle reports (05:26-08:21)4. Had the IWC conference environmental groups deny their call for tourism boycotts of pro-whaling Caribbean Nations, Simon Reddy spokesman for Greenpeace International says the Caribbean Islands may have confused his organisation with the Sea Shephered Conservation Society, an anti-whaling group known for its violent actions. Antigua's Whaling Commissioner Daven Joseph and Dominican Conservationist Atherton Martin and Simon Reddy of Greenpeace International are interviewed (08:22-13:18)5. Sixty Haitians have been rescued after their boat crashed in the Southern Bahamas. Emma Joseph reports (13:18-14:216. Over one million Cubans are expected to march outside the United States intersection in Havana on Thursday to mark one of the most important dates in the Communist calendar. Tomorrow is the 48th anniversary of the attack on Moncada Barracks. Tanya Green-Reid reports (14:22-15:36
Caribbean Report 05-02-1999
No full text1. Headlines with anchor Emma Joseph (00:25)2. The newly installed Grenadian parliament opened with a noticeable lack of opposition following the New National Party retention of all fifteen seats in the recently held general elections. Dr. Keith Mitchell comments on the role of his new government in being responsive to public opinion and opening avenues of communication to allow for public opinion to guide policies and formulate legislation. He views non-governmental organisations as having a critical vital role in reviewing draft legislation before this is brought to parliament. Lew Smith reports (00:26 - 02:40)3. Carol Orr reports on the preconference meeting of the 9th annual G15 summit in Jamaica. Heads of Member States, Chamber of Commerce and business entrepreneurs from seventeen developing nations meet with hopes of influencing economic policies, promoting trade and export, establishing bilateral agreements and adopting taxation treaties. Jamaica’s Minister of Commerce and Technology Philip Powell speaks on collaboration and cooperation within the G15 to address the challenges of globalisation. The Malaysian Trade Commissioner sees tangible benefits of the trade shows at G15 summits and comments on Malaysia expanding trade with Jamaica and the rest of Caribbean (02:41 - 04:55)4. Venezuela new elected President Hugo Chavez delayed his inauguration parade by one day to coincide with the seventh anniversary of his attempted coup in 1992. He also announced the reactivation of two elite units disbanded after his failed coup. Emma Joseph reports (04:56 - 08:19)5. African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States call for changes in current relationship with their governments and direct access to funding from the European Union. President of the Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce Thomas Roserie supports this initiative and makes an appeal for direct partnership with government and private sector in negotiations with the EU as this will ensure that all stakeholders are adequately represented. He also reiterates the need to bring all ACP private sectors under one umbrella body (08:20 - 10:15)6. Nelson Mandela presided over the opening of South Africa parliament for the final time as President. Jeremy Vine reports on the formal opening ceremony where Mr. Mandela staunchly defended his government efforts to get power, water and phone lines to poorer areas, reduce crime and oppose implementing the death penalty (10:16 - 12:16)7. Trinidadian broadcaster Trevor MacDonald has admitted to the British tabloid the Daily Mirror that his real name is George due to an error by his father during the registration of his birth. Emma Joseph interviews Comedian Paul Keens Douglas on this mishap and erroneous change in name (12:17 - 15:21
Caribbean Report 30-01-2001
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:26)2. Tobago votes for change after decades of domination by one party. Tobago Businessman Emile Louis is interviewed. Tony Fraser reports (00:27-05:26)3. President of the Czech Senate Mr Petr Pithart has met with Cuban officials to help secure the release of two Czech citizens Ivan Pilip and Jan Bubenik. President of the Senate Petr Pithart is interviewed. Ken Richards reports (05:27-07:434. America's aid cut to family planning groups abroad could hurt the Caribbean. Emma Joseph also reports that alarm bells are ringing in the Caribbean where pregnancies are said to rise. Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation (CFPA) Tirbani Jagdeo and Karen Johnson of the National Organisation for Women are interviewed. Emma Joseph reports (07:44-10:09)5. All inclusive hotels are being called up to adopt ethical tourism measures. Graham Gordon of Tearfund is interviewed and Natalie Williams reports (10:10-13:22)6. Oil Company Shell is returning as a major sponsor of West Indies Cricket. Shell is going to give its backing to the Cricket Academy located at St. George's, Grenada. Brian Lara is playing for the equivalent of a rum shop side. Lou Smith reports (13:23-15:2
Caribbean Report 18-09-1998
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:24)2. More trouble and strife for the region's banana industry and plans ahead for the privatization of St. Lucia's banana industry. Caricom Secretary General Edwin Carrington and Senator and Chairman designate of the St. Lucia Banana Corporation Patrick Joseph are interviewed. Pete Ninvalle reports (00:25-06:49)3. Foreign Minister of New Zealand Donald McKinnon is in Barbados on the third leg of a tour of Caricom countries. Warren Gordon reports (06:50-08:33)4. Well after doing battle in Dominica, the Bahamas and Antigua telecommunications giant Cable and Wireless is pursuing its fight with the government of Jamaica with an increase in telephone rates. Carol Orr reports (08:34-10:18)5. Trinidad and Tobago multicultural paradise or not? Prime Minister Basdeo Panday, Muslim Academic Azard Mohammed, Father Clive Harvey and Spritual Leader of the Hindu Mandir or Temple in Central Trinidad Pundit Jewan are interviewed. Emma Joseph reports (10:19-13:29)6. In Britain, the battle to admit women to the world's most famous cricket club has gained some prestigious support. Tim De Lisle, Widsen Editor is interviewed (13:30-15:15
Caribbean Report 23-04-2001
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:28)2. Caricom leaders may have signed up for the Free Trade of the Americas (FTAA) but reservations remain. President George Bush, Prime Minister Jean Chretien, Prime Minister P. J. Patterson, Jamaica Ambassador to the United States Richard Bernal are interviewed and Emma Joseph reports (00:29-08:32)3. Puerto Rico's Governor Sila Calderon and the United States Navy are heading for a collison over bombing practices on Vieques. Ken Richards reports (08:33-10:20)4. ACP countries meet in Guyana to discuss the crisis in the sugar industry. Prime Minister Sam Hinds and Director of the Technical Centre for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation and ACP Institutions Carl Greenidge are interviewed. Colin Smith reports (10:21-12:23)5. St. Lucia's Agriculture Ministry says it wants to verify the latest banana figures issued by WIBDECO. Former St. Lucia Cooperative Board Member Rupert Gajadhar is interviewed and Pete Ninvalle reports (12:24-15:41
Caribbean Report 03-04-1998
No full text1. Headlines with Keith Stone Greaves (00:00-00:23)2. The US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will begin a three-day visit to the Caribbean. Her first stop will be Haiti, followed by Trinidad and Tobago. Richard Lister reports on what may have prompted the visit (00:24-04:59)3. Madeleine Albright's first stop is in Haiti where she is expected to show American support for the return to democratic rule on the island. Emma Paterson reports (05:00-06:36)4. Authorities in Suriname have begun proceedings against 15 people accused of an attempted government overthrow last October. Electra Naysmith reports (06:37-08:09)5. The cricket bible, Wisden has again raised concerns about courtesy in the game. Michael Holding questioned the level of sportsmanship left in the game and Wisden's editor Matthew Engel addresses the decline in standards in the gentleman's game (08:10-11:34)6. It is the 30th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King whose name epitomises the struggle for black civil rights in the US and the ethos of nonviolence. Emma Joseph reports on whether Dr. King's dreams have moved any closer to reality (11:35-14:54)7. Recap of top stories (14:55-15:15
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