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Caribbean Report 14-09-1998
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:24)2. Caircom chairman secures an agreement between the main parties in Guyana. Prime Minister Kenny Anthony is interviewed (00:25-02:59)3. United Kingdom pressure group Banana Link is calling on United States multinational food company Chiquita to address alleged human rights abuses on its farms in Latin America. Alistair Smith of the United Kingdom-based non-profit organisation Banana Link is interviewed and Warren Gordon reports (03:00-07:02)4. Grenadian Prime Minister Keith Mitchell today ended his four day nation European tour where he has been seeking support for the Windward Island banana industry. Prime Minister Keith Mitchell is interviewed (07:03-07:59)5. Prime Minister Denzil Douglas talks to the BBC Report last Friday at the end of the Caricom's mission visit to the Federation. Prime Minister Sir James Mitchell says he is encouraged by the talks in St. Kitts and Nevis. Prime Ministers Dr Denzil Douglas and Sir James Mitchell are interviewed (08:00-10:49)6. Jamaica's Talk Radio Show host draws criticism from some observers. Government Senator responsible for media issue Maxine Henry-Wilson and Talk Show host Wilmot Perkins are interviewed. Yvette Rowe reports (10:50-13:33)7. Millions of people in the Dominican Republic have been celebrating the achievement of their baseball hero Major League player Samuel Sosa. Jean-Michel Caroit reports (13:34-15:17
Caribbean Report 23-01-1989
No full textDr. Keith Mitchell has been installed as the leader of the New National Party in Grenada. Opposition leaders in Grenada have been saying that the divisions that exists inside the New National Party can only help their cause in the elections. However, Francis Alexis, Deputy leader of the opposition National Democratic Congress says that Dr. Mitchell appointment is frightening for Grenada. In the financial news Commodity Analyst, Chris Pack comments that Cuba is to increase its sugar production by one million tons from the previous year. At the ACP/EEC Meeting in Barbados, Dominica's Prime Minister Eugenia Charles gave a rousing speech on diversification and sustainable development with respect to bananas and trade competition. With the recent passing of resolutions at the International Cricket Conference in London, Norris McWhirter of the Freedom Association is looking at possible court actions for players wanting to play in South Africa.1. Headlines (00:00-00:45)2. Interviews with Keith Mitchell, newly installed leader of the New National Party of Grenada and Francis Alexis, Deputy leader of the opposition National Democratic Congress on the upcoming general elections (00:46-06:52)3. Financial News. Chris Pack, Commodity Analyst comments that Cuba is to increase sugar production by one million tons from the previous year (06:53-08:25)4. Eugenia Charles, Prime Minister of Dominica gave a rousing speech on diversification and sustainable development with respect to bananas and competition at the ACP/EEC Meeting in Barbados (08:26-12:08)5. Interviews with Norris McWhirter of the Freedom Association and Philip Vaughan, ICC solicitor on court actions with the passing of resolutions on playing in South Africa (12:09-15:03
Caribbean Report 06-07-1998
No full text1. Headlines with Keith Greaves (00:00-00:28)2. Guyana's Opposition leader says the peace agreement does not rule out lawful protest action. Foreign Minister Clement Rohe has expressed optimism about the St. Lucia Agreement. Opposition Leader Desmond Hoyte, Foreign Minister Clement Rohee are interviewed as Colin Smith reports (00:29-03:46)3. Caribbean leaders have been leaving St. Lucia after the conclusion of the 19th CARICOM Summit. Prime Minister Keith Mitchell was asked if the Guyana issue overshadowed the rest of the CARICOM agenda. Prime Minister Keith Mitchell and incoming CARICOM Chairman, Dr Kenny Anthony are interviewed and Pete Ninvalle reports (03:47-06:43)4. The Commonwealth Ministerial Mission and Small States plan to make out a strong case for the continued protection for small banana farmers in the Windward Islands. As the ministerial mission prepares for the talks in Washington, Brussels, Geneva and London, the Commonwealth believes the vulnerability of Small States must be kept on the international agenda. The Commonwealth's Deputy Secretary General Sir Humphrey Maud and Deputy Director responsible for Small States at the Commonwealth Secretariat, Dr Chris Easter are interviewed (06:44-11:20)5. Montserrat's Soufriere Hills spews more ash. The volcano has made uninhabitable two thirds of the southern part of the island. Scientist Dr. Jill Morton reports (11:21-13:43)6. In Puerto Rico, airport utilities and government agencies are bracing themselves for a two-day general strike. It is to protest the privatisation of the Puerto Telephone Company. Cindi John reports (13:44-15:24
Caribbean Report 19-06-1996
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:26)2. Cuban South African relations are being strengthened despite the Helms-Burton law. Still on Helms-Burton Grenadian Prime Minister Keith Mitchell says talk of free trade is meaningless if one contradicts the other. He says the American position is a weak one. Prime Minister Keith Mitchell and Carolyn Dempster of BBC African Service are interviewed (00:27-04:13)3. Haitian American journalist Jean-Jean Pierre says the United States is not keen on extraditing Emmanuel Constant, the former leader of the paramilitary group FRAPH. Michael Ratner of the Centre for Constitutional Rights is interviewed and Jean-Jean Pierre reports (04:14-05:26)4. BWIA is criticised for changing its mind again about its St. Lucia service. St. Lucia Director of Tourism Agnes Francis and Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Romanus Lansiquot are interviewed (05:27-07:35)5. Jamaican political commentator Ronald Thwaites has described the Louis Farrakhan's visit as a positive development. Political Commentator Ronald Thwaites is interviewed (07:36-10:54)6. Dominica's leading conservation group has warned that the island could end up becoming as dependent on mining as it has become on bananas if an Australian mining project goes ahead. Manager for Caribbean Exploration Philip Pyle and President of the Dominica Conservation Association Atherton Martin are interviewed (10:55-13:15)7. A racial war within the Dutch football camp at Euro '96. Warren Gordon reports (13:16-15:31
Caribbean Report 02-03-1998
No full text1. Headlines with Debbie Ransome (00:00-00:34)2. As CARICOM leaders met at an Intersessional Meeting in Grenada, Prime Minister Keith Mitchell made it clear that it was not a talk shop. Lew Smith reports that Guyana and free trade was at the top of the agenda (00:35-04:45)3. A move to privatize St. Lucia's banana industry has created deep divisions among local farmers. Pete Ninvalle reports that this could result in two rival private companies representing the farmers' interests (04:46-07:24)4. The Vatican has established diplomatic links with Guyana as Archbishop Eugenio Sbarbaro presented his credentials to the President. Cheryl Miles comments that the Caribbean has gained a major lobbist in Europe in terms of CARICOM trade interests (07:25-09:47)5. Billions of dollars in lost treasure could be unearthed as the Cuban government and two Canadian firms strike a deal. Visa Gold Resources and Holmers Gold Mines have been allowed to escavate the Havana habour area (09:48-12:46)6. In cricket, the series is now 2-1 for the Windies as England is all out for 137 runs. CARICOM Chairman Keith Mitchell is calling on other regional leaders for greater regional commitment to West Indies cricket (12:47-14:50)7. Recap of top stories (14:51-15:14
Caribbean Report 18-02-1998
No full text1. Headlines with Keith Stone Greaves (00:00-00:26)2. Montserrat's volcanic crisis has sparked a heated debate in the UK Parliament. Labor MP Diane Abbott and Conservative MP Andrew Rowe talk about the government's response to the crisis. Junior Minister George Foulkes defends the UK government's position (00:27-07:06)3. Guyana's main political parties give the all clear for the CARICOM audit team to examine its general elections. CARICOM Chairman Keith Mitchell comments on when the team will begin its work and how the process will be undertaken (07:07-10:27)4. St. Lucia's government is still considering its options on the inquiry into alleged corruption against two former prime ministers. Attorney General Petrus Compton comments on whether there were plans to replace the Commissioner after her suitability was raised (10:28-14:15)5. British politician Enoch Powell was buried in London after his death at the age of 85. Mr. Powell name is associated with racial bigotry but he will also be remembered for his intellect and oratory (14:16-14:53)6. Recap of top stories (14:54-15:25
Caribbean Report 21-06-1995
No full textIn this report: Trinidad and Tobago's former Attorney General Selwyn Richardson is gunned down in the driveway of his home. The public expressed anger and concern on local radio stations following the shooting. Dr. Keith Mitchell's New National Party wins Grenada's general elections. Lew Smith sums up the election results and the hopes of most Grenadians. Caribbean Report took to the streets to get the people's reaction to the election results. Prime Minister-designate Dr. Keith Mitchell comments on his local and regional priorities. In St. Lucia, the dismissed government minister Rufus Bousquet takes the stand at the commission of inquiry probing the alleged misuse of UN funds. As the West Indies prepare for the second test, England selectors place emphasis on its bowling, but Windies Captain Richie Richardson does not appear worried by this. West Indies batsman Brian Lara states that the Windies are hungry for victory.1. Headlines with Debbie Ransome (00:00-00:35)2. Trinidadians express their anger following the murder of former Attorney General Selwyn Richardson (00:36-04:18)3. Grenada's Prime Minister-designate Dr. Keith Mitchell talks about his local and regional priorities (04:19-11:35)4. Rufus Bousquet appears before the commission of inquiry in St. Lucia (11:36-13:40)5. West Indies captain Richie Richardson not worried by England's bowling (13:41-14:54
Caribbean Report 10-07-1997
No full text1. Britain has pledged emergency aid for Montserrat. Prime Minister of Grenda, Keith Mitchell heads a regional team which is trying to work out how the rest of the community will help Montserrat. St Kitts and Nevis promise to send disaster trained nurses to Montserrat. The Under Secretary for International Development in Britain George Foulkes, Prime Minister of Grenada, Keith Mitchell and St. Kitts/Nevis Prime Minister, Denzil Douglas are interviewed (00:00-04:12)2. An earthquake in Venezuela kills fifty-nine people and more that three hundred are injured. Seismologist, William Ambi is interviewed and Jane Knight reports (04:13-07:29)3. Jamaica's Foreign Minister, Simon Mullins is among a group of eight Commonwealth Ministers who are considering the future of Nigeria within the grouping. Warren Gordon reports (07:30-09:31)4. Barbados is soon to become a republic. Henry Ford, the Chairman of the Barbados Review Commission is interviewed (09:32-12:14)5. With domestic violence cases running into hundreds in Trinidad and Tobago, the authorities in Port of Spain are attempting to reverse that trend. Women's Minister, Daphane Phillips, Matron Doreen Noel are interviewed and Jill Dunagan reports (12:15-14:34)6. Malcolm Shabazz has pleaded guilty to charges relating to the fire that killed his grandmother Betty Shabazz (14:35-15:00
Caribbean Report 14-05-1996
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:32)2. Grenadian Prime Minister Keith Mitchell wants Taiwan to be given membership in the Caribbean Development Bank alongside Mainland China. Caribbean Development Bank President Sir Neville Nicholls and Prime Minister Keith Mitchell are interviewed (00:33-04:02)3. Caribbean countries will try over the next three days to put together an integrated plan of action to fight drug trafficking. The conference looking at that issue begins in Barbados tomorrow. Bertrand Niles reports (04:03-06:42)4. Montserratian authorities downplay suggestions of an escalation of volcanic activities. Governor Frank Savage is interviewed (06:43-09:46)5. The army and police chief are replaced in the Dominican Republic ahead of Thursday's presidential elections. Ian Bruce reports (09:47-12:46)6. In Guyana condemned murderers Abdul Saleem and Noel Thomas today lost the latest rounds in their efforts to escape the gallows (12:47-13:19)7. O.J. Simpson visits Britain (13:20-14:33)8. Britain's Trade Union Congress says it is intensifying its efforts to fight racism in the workplace (14:34-15:19
Caribbean Report 20-07-1989
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:35)2. Hugh Crosskill interviews Dr. Keith Mitchell, political leader of the New National Party who was dismissed from the Cabinet of Prime Minister Herbert Blaize of Grenada. Dr. Francis Alexis co-founder of the Party was also contacted for his views. Minister Larry Joseph was fired at the same time (00:36-08:20)3. Financial News (08:21-10:03)4. The Caribbean Democratic Union will meet soon in Grenada with the political situation on the island and state of NNP probably high on the agenda. Hugh Crosskill interviews Dr. Francis Alexis and Crofton St. Louis, Chairman of the UK Branch of the New Jewel Movement (10:04-15:35
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