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Caribbean Report 14-08-1996
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:31)2. The Vincentian Attorney General defends his offer to resign as questions are asked about a financial deal. Attorney General Carlyle Dougan is interviewed (00:32:02:18)3. An improvement reported in the conditions facing Montserratians who have been relocated to London. Montserrat's Aid Committee Co-ordinator Janice Pantin is interviewed (02:19-04:00)4. St. Lucia's dock workers who went on strike last week are expected back at work next week. Labour Commissioner Selwyn Vincent is interviewed (04:01-05:13)5. Trinidad and Tobago Minister of Foreign Affairs Ralph Maraj says the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group should be maintained as it remains viable. Minister of Foreign Affairs Ralph Maraj is interviewed (05:14-07:24)6. There does not appear to have been any Nevisian reaction yet to news that St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas has agreed to withhold the financial package to which Nevis strongly objects. Voice of Nevis News Editor Almon Dasent is interviewed (07:25-10:23)7. In Bermuda the news of the sudden death yesterday of leader of the Progressive Labour Party L. Frederick Wade has resulted in a steady stream of tributes to the memory of the fifty-seven old lawyer. George Rush reports (10:24-12:02)8. Cuba's young people are less elusive about Fidel Castro. Independent Television Journalist Tom Fortrop is interviewed (12:03-15:2
Caribbean Report 11-04-1995
No full textThe region's newest airline, Carib Express has begun an airline price war with its offer of buy one seat, get one free. Trinidad and Tobago is set to negotiate a new bilateral trade agreement with Venezuela. Trinidad and Tobago's Foreign Affairs Minister Ralph Maraj states that the new agreement will not jeopardise the existing Venezuelan pact with the whole of CARICOM. The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) Council of Ministers is expected to soon ratify the appointment of Venezuela's candidate as the Association's Secretary-General. Ralph Maraj comments on the accusations about the breaching of CARICOM trade rules and whether Trinidadian manufacturers encountered any barriers. The Washington-based human rights groups, Americas Watch and the National Coalition for Haitian Refugees compiled a report which concluded that the creation of an interim police force has aggravated tensions in Haiti. In cricket, Australia will carry a ninety run lead into the fourth day of the second test against the West Indies in Antigua.1. Headlines with Debbie Ransome (00:00-00:27)2. An airline price war begins as Carib Express offers buy one seat, get one free (00:28-02:32)3. Trinidad and Tobago is to negotiate a new bilateral trade agreement with Venezuela (02:33-04:04)5. Ralph Maraj comments on the accusations about the breaching of Caricom trade rules (04:22-05:36)6. In a report, a human rights group concludes that the creation of an interim police force has aggravated tensions in Haiti (05:37-14:29)7. Australia will carry a ninety run lead into the fourth day of the second test against the West Indies (14:30-15:15
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 03-10-1997
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:25)2. Cuba postpones the trial of an American man,Walter Van der Veer, facing a possible death sentence. Tom Gibb reports (00:26-02:38)3. Caricom is to receive surveillance aircrafts from the United States. According to Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Minister Ralph Maraj it is one of the tangible results of yesterday's meeting with United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Ralph Maraj is interviewed (02:39-04:28)4. A group in Bermuda calling itself the Friends of the Montserrat Coalition wants Britain to do more to support Montserratians displaced by the volcano. The group is critical of Britain's overall dependent territories policy. Nelson Bascombe of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party and Rolfe Commission, Friends of Montserrat Coalition are interviewed and E. Smith reports (04:29-06:02)5. The British government is again emphasising that it will never abandon the people of Montserrat. The group Friends of Montserrat says that the Bermudian Premier, Pamela Gordon is not doing enough to help the people of Montserrat. Bermudian Premier Pamela Gordon is interviewed (06:03-09:01)6. Britain's Home Office compensates a Jamaican who was refused entry into the United Kingdom. Christine Stuart reports (09:02-10:42)7. Why the Jamaican football team is looking overseas for success? Minister of Sport Portia Simpson and Captain Burrell are interviewed. Moya Thomas reports (10:43-14:00)8. Revolutionist Che Guevara is celebrated (14:00-15:25
Caribbean Report 04-09-1997
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:33)2. Guyana's Inter-party Committee rejects some electoral reforms proposed by the Elections Commission chairman. Election Commission Chariman, Doonauth Singh is interviewed and Colin Smith reports (00:34-04:32)3. A team from the Carter Centre in Atlanta is expected to visit Jamaica next week to conduct a preliminary assessment of the island's readiness to hold general elections. Carol Orr reports (04:33-06:11)4. More explosions at Cuban hotels claim one life. Rosie Hayes reports (06:12-9:50)5. Trinidad and Tobago's Foreign Minister, Mr. Ralph Maraj says opportunities are emerging for Caribbean businessmen to invest in transportation links among the ACS countries. Mr. Maraj is interviewed and Tony Fraser reports (9:51-11:29)6. As China and Taiwan continue their diplomatic war the battleground has temporarily moved north of the Caribbean (11:30-12:07)7. Stories of Caribbean interest appearing in the British press (12:08-15:23
Caribbean Report 30-01-1995
No full textIn this report, Chile becomes the third Latin American country to sign a trade agreement with CARICOM. Trinidad and Tobago Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ralph Maraj stated that a trade agreement between Chile and CARICOM would be strategically important. Maraj responded to whether CARICOM has been taking advantage, in any significant way, of the agreements that they have entered into and if discussions were held on a bilateral level between Trinidad and Tobago and Chile. Britain and Cuba signed an investment promotion and protection agreement. Britain's Under Secretary of State for Trade and Technology, Ian Taylor explained exactly what the agreement is designed to achieve and why Britain is anxious to invest in Cuba. The UN Special Investigator has said that there have been no significant improvements in human rights in Cuba for the past three years. Mr. Taylor is questioned on whether the British government is putting any pressure on the Cuban government to implement democratic reforms. Sir Leon Brittan, European Commissioner for relations with North America, and US Trade Representative Mickey Kantor remained tight-lipped after discussions on a number of issues including bananas. They are expected to have talked about America's opposition to the EU banana regime and its threat of retaliatory action. The United Nations Security Council wrangled over a draft resolution that would send UN peacekeepers and civil police to Haiti to replace the US-led forces. England cricket team celebrated after winning their first test in Australia for eight years. The three key players in the triumph were all West Indians, Dominica's Phillip DeFreitas, Jamaican Devon Malcolm and Guyanese Chris Lewis.1. Headlines with Carol Orr (00:00-00:38)2. Report on the CARICOM and Chile to sign a trade agreement (00:39-00:58)3. Interview with Ralph Maraj on the possibility of such a trade agreement and whether these agreements were really being utilised (00:59-03:32)4. Interview with Ian Taylor to explain what the investment promotion and protection agreement between Britain and Cuba is designed to achieve (03:33-07:23)5. Report on discussions between Sir Leon Brittan and Mickey Kantor on a number of issues including EU's banana regime (07:24-07:52)6. Report on the UN Security Council wrangle over a draft resolution to deploy UN peacekeepers to Haiti (07:53-10:22)7. Report on England's cricket team winning their first test in Australia in 8 years (10:23-12:32)8. Interview with Phillip DeFreitas after earning the Man of the March award (12:33-13:15)9. Hugh Crosskill reports on why England was able to achieve its success (13:16-14:58
Caribbean Report 28-09-2001
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:34)2. Trinidad and Tobago's Attorney General clears his desk in anticipation of being fired. Prime Minister Panday says it is an option that he is considering. Attorney General Ramesh Maharaj, Minister Ralph Maraj and Prime Minister Basdeo Panday are interviewed. Tony Fraser reports (00:35-07:17)3. Arubans go to the polls. Ruben Trapenberg of TeleAruba is interviewed (07:18-10:26))4. OECS heads meet to formulate a common response to the economic fallout from the United States attacks. Prime Ministers Kenny Anthony, Keith Mitchell, Pierre Charles are interviewed. Pete Ninvalle reports (10:27-12:44)5. EU Chief Trade Negotiator Pascal Lamy is calling on the Caribbean, African and Pacific Nations to sign up to a new round of trade talks. Communications Director at the Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery Henry Gill and Spokesperson for Trade in the European Commission Anthony Gooch are interviewed. Karen Weir reports (12:45-15:25
Caribbean Report 28-10-1996
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:33)2. Montserrat's Governor denies charges of electoral bribery and intimidation. James White, Jr reports (00:34-01:53)3. Trinidad and Tobago is not phased by the prospect of retaliatory action against improved trade links with Cuba. Foreign Minister Ralph Maraj is interviewed and Tony Fraser reports (01:54-04:04)4. After many a tense moment today Foreign Ministers of the European Union have finally reached consensus on how to deal with the United States policy towards Cuba. Moya Thomas reports (04:05-05:36)5. The St. Lucian government is taking a quiet diplomatic approach towards resolving industrial disputes in the country according to Prime Minister Dr Vaughn Lewis. Prime Minister Vaughn Lewis is interviewed (05:37-07:34)6. British Virgin Islands Chief Minister Ralph O'Neal says the BVI has applied for membership of Caricom on the same basis as the Bahamas. Chief Minister Ralph O'Neal is interviewed (07:35-09:07)7. An aids organisation highlights an alleged violation of the rights of farm workers in the Dominican Republic and other countries. Christian Aid spokesman Andrew Simms is interviewed (09:08-12:24)8. When one speaks of the all blacks in a sporting context the New Zealand Rugby Team comes to mind but the term could equally be applied to an Afro-Caribbean football team that has just been formed in Huddersfield. Footballer Richard Bevan along with other footballers are interviewed (12:25-15:27
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 22-02-1995
No full textThe Privy Council in London has upheld an appeal against the death sentence of two Barbadian death row prisoners. English attorney Anthony Metzer speaks about the Barbadian government's decision to challenge the 1993 Pratt and Morgan judgment. The Foreign Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. Ralph Maraj is proposing that CARICOM should seek United Nations (UN) backing to declare the region a toxic waste free zone. The Jamaican government, on behalf of CARICOM, has asked the Panamanian government to prevent a ship carrying nuclear wastes from passing through the Panama Canal. The Haitian government fears a possible resurgence of political violence for Haiti's Carnival of Hope celebration. The Bahamas and Haiti have drawn up a framework agreement for the deportation of illegal Haitian refugees. Bahamas Governor General, Sir Orville Turnquest spoke about the rationale for deporting the Haitian refugees. One of Jamaica's leading construction firms, West Indies Home Contractors Limited (WIHCOH), is hoping to secure a major contract to build houses in South Africa. In English county cricket, Brian Lara has agreed to a new three year contract with Warwickshire commencing in 1996.1. Headlines with Debbie Ransome (00:00-00:27)2. The Privy Council upheld an appeal against the death sentence of two Barbadian prisoners (00:28-02:33)3. Ralph Maraj proposes that CARICOM seek UN backing to create a toxic waste free zone (02:34-04:20)4. Jamaican government asked the Panamanian government to prevent a ship transporting nuclear waste from passing through the Panama Canal (04:21-05:37)5. The Haitian government fears a possible resurgence of political violence at the Carnival of Hope celebrations (05:38-08:30)6. Bahamas and Haiti have drawn up a framework agreement for the deportation of illegal Haitian refugees (08:31-11:40)7. Jamaica's WIHCON is hoping to secure a major contract to build houses in South Africa (11:41-14:04)8. Brian Lara has agreed to a new three year contract with Warwickshire (14:05-15:03
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