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Caribbean Report 08-07-1993
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:33)2. The 14th CARICOM Heads of Government Conference ends in Nassau with a number of key issues remain undecided. However, CARICOM leaders have agreed on a number of decisions. Hugh Crosskill reports on the last day of the Conference. The decisions taken at the Conference are as follows: (i) An agreement to establish a joint CARICOM-Cuba Commission to develop greater links in tourism, agriculture, biotechnology and cultural exchanges. Interview with P.J. Patterson, Prime Minister of Jamaica. (ii) To set up an Association of CARICOM Parliamentarians which is to include four parliamentarians per CARICOM state with two each from the British Virgin Islands and Turks and Caicos Islands. (iii) Four prime ministers under the chairmanship of P.J. Patterson have been appointed to drive the creation of a single market for the region and the stepping up of international negotiations. P.J. Patterson, Prime Minister of Jamaica will be joined by Patrick Manning of Trinidad and Tobago, Erskine Sandiford of Barbados and John Compton of St. Lucia. (iv) The privatization of LIAT is to proceed in keeping with the proposals outlined by Vincentian Prime Minister, James Mitchell. Interview with Nicholas Brathwaite, Prime Minister of Grenada. (v) The setting up of a unified minimum level head tax for cruise ship passengers to the Caribbean region is being debated. Interviews with Lavity Stout, Chief Minister of the British Virgin Islands and Erskine Sandiford, Prime Minister of Barbados. (vi) CARICOM leaders are to examine the potential impact of NAFTA on the region and how they might take advantage of any opportunity it creates. Interview with Patrick Manning, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago (00:34-07:05)3. President of the West Indies Cricket Board of Control (WICBC), Clive Walcott is to be the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Barbados born, Clive Walcott will take up the post on October 1st. The appointment marks the first time an ICC Chairman has been drawn from outside England. Interviews with Erskine Sandiford, Prime Minister of Barbados and P.J. Patterson, Prime Minister of Jamaica in Nassau (07:06-12:15)4. Amnesty International has released its annual report on human rights abuses worldwide. While Haiti and Cuba are prominently featured in the report, concerns were raised on the death penalty in Jamaica, St. Vincent and Trinidad and Tobago. Interview with Anna Stuttard, official at Amnesty International (12:16-14:56
Caribbean Report 02-01-1992
No full textAnchor, Mike Jarvis and various correspondents explore a number of issues in Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba and Guyana. In Jamaica the withdrawal of P.J Patterson, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance from the Cabinet of Prime Minister Michael Manley is reported. The report on Haiti explores the situation of ousted Presidnet Jean-Bertrand Aristide, while that on Cuba report on claims by the government regarding foreign help to dissidents. Guyana's election campaign and the position of President Desmond Hoyte on a democratic election process is reported on.1. Headlines with Mike Jarvis (00:00-00:46)2. Report on the withdrawal of P. J. Patterson from the Jamaican cabinet (00:47-01:37)3. Interview with Dr. Brian Meeks, lecturer in government at The University of the West Indies, Mona (01:38-04:56)4. Mike Jarvis introduces interview with P.J. Patterson (04:57-05:18)5. Gary Allen interviews P.J. Patterson (05:19-07:08)6. Report on the situation in Haiti (07:09-07:38)7. Michael Norton reports from Port au Prince (07:39-09:28)8. Report on Cuban government's claim (09:29-09:43)9. Lionel Martin reports from Havana on Cuban government's position (09:44-12:14)10. Report on election campaign in Guyana (12:15-12:51)11. Sharief Khan reports from Georgetown on President Hoyte's election campaign (12:52-14:42)12. Mike Jarvis ends report (14:43-14:48
Caribbean Report 05-12-1996
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:34)2. Relations between Kingston and Washington cool as Prime Minister P.J. Patterson demands US evidence of government connection with the drug trade. The Jamaican Parliament has passed the controversial money laundering bill after a lengthy session in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Barbados says it will not sign the shipriders drug agreement in its current form. Political Scientist Rupert Lewis, Prime Minister P.J. Patterson, Prime Minister Owen Arthur are interviewed. Bertrand Niles and Jennifer Grant report (00:35-07:33)3. Fears that their daughters would be abused a handful of Montserratians refuse to move to Northern shelters. Montserratians, Bertrand Osborne and Governor Frank Savage are interviewed. Malcolm Brabant reports (07:34-11:53)4. African American Congresswoman Maxine Waters says her visit to St. Lucia can make a difference to efforts to try to convince the American government to change its position on preferential access for Windward's bananas. Congresswoman Maxine Waters is interviewed (11:54-15:25
Caribbean Report 09-07-1996
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:27)2. The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos are preparing to bear the brunt of hurricane Bertha (00:28-05:38)3. Jamaica's Prime Minister P.J. Patterson is hopeful to an end to garrison politics. Prime Minister P. J. Patterson and Dr Stephen Vasiani, New Democratic Movement are interviewed (05:39-09:58)4. Britain's black community in Brixton looks forward to the visit of President Mandela. Tim Donovan reports (09:59-12:46)5. Fast bowler Devon Malcolm has been excused from Wednesday's match against Kent in order to meet with his hero Nelson Mandela. Cricket Writer for the London Gardian David Hopps reports (12:47-15:23
Caribbean Report 04-03-1997
No full textJamaica’s Chamber of Commerce says that it has serious problems with the crime situation and is willing to contribute to the efforts to reduce violence on the island. Next, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, P.J. Patterson has called for a regional agreement with the United Sated to fight gun smuggling in Jamaica. Next, Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Minister says bilateral talks being held with the United States envoy is just a prelude to a meeting between the US official and the Community of Caricom Ministers. In this segment, there is hope that the Caribbean will see a decrease in the drug trafficking problem. The hope is based on the impending implementation of a regional anti-narcotic action plan with significant backing from the European Union and the United States. Next, synthetic drugs are becoming a major problem because of the increase in trade and consumption, according to a warning by the International Narcotics Control Board. Next, according to reports coming out of Guyana’s Washington Embassy, President Jagan remains in an extremely critical condition. Finally, Due to their economic embargo against Cuba, the United States is being accused of being responsible for the alleged deplorable conditions in Cuban hospitals. However, they are dismissing such allegations.1. Headlines (00:00-00:28)2. Jamaica's Chamber of Commerce says it has serious problems with the crime situation on the island and intends contributing to the efforts to reduce violence. Don Allen, Jamaica's Chamber of Commerce Executive Director is interviewed (00:29-03:57)3. Prime Minister of Jamaica, P.J. Patterson has called for a regional agreement with the United States to fight gun smuggling. P.J. Patterson is interviewed (03:58-05:42)4. Trinidad and Tobago's Foreign Minister, Ralph Maraj speaks out on the bilateral talks with United States Envoy, Richard Clarke. Ralph Maraj, Trinidad and Tobago's Foreign Minister and Lester Bird, Caricom Chairman are interviewed (05:43-07:27)5. Caricom governments are depending on a regional anti-narcotic actlion plan to stem the drug trafficking tide. Bertrand Niles reports from Bridgetown (07:28-10:00)6. The International Narcotics Control Board are warning us about the increase in trade and consumption of synthetic drugs. Warren Gordon reports (10:01-11:57)7. Guyana President, Cheddi Jagan is still in an extremely critical condition. Ambassador Odeen Ishmael is interviewed (11:58-13:06)8. The effects of the United States embargo to Cuba. Mayo Thomas reports (13:07-15:28
Caribbean Report 16-09-1998
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:22)2. Cuban economy prepares for its worst sugar harvest in half a century. Cuban born Economic Professor Antonio Jorge, Florida International University is interviewed and Pascual Fletcher reports (00:23-05:55)3. Caribbean officials have been talking to their counterparts in Antigua today. It is the 2nd meeting of the Caribbean United States Committee on Finance, Development and the Environment. Caricom Assistant Secretary General Byraon Blake is interviewed (05:56-08:13)4. Jamaica takes a first step towards closer ties with Latin America. President Carlos Menem of Argentina and Prime Minister P.J. Patterson are interviewed. Carol Orr reports (08:14-10:53)5. As Caribbean governments battle against the trade in illegal drugs one regional expert has been outlining the financial cost of drug addicts to the community. Glenroy Straughn of the Barbados National Council for Substance Abuse and Canadian-based Pyhsician Anthony McFarlane are interviewed. Darryl Dean reports (10:54-15:16
Caribbean Report 20-08-1998
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:26)2. President Castro arrives in the Dominican Republic to a warm official welcome. Jean-Michel Caroit reports (00:27-04:22)3. A further twist in Australia's bid to get one of its citizens extradited from Spain. Finance Minister Julius Timothy and Humphrey Carter, Majorca Daily Bulletin are interviewed. Keith 'Stone' Greaves reports (04:23-08:19)4. Jamaica's Prime Minister P J Patterson has announced a date for local government elections. Opposition Leader Edward Seaga and Prime Minister P.J. Patterson are interviewed. Carol Orr reports (08:20-10:15)5. Dwight Yorke the $18 million man. Netball is beginning to make an impact in the United States. Vice President of the Caribbean Netball Association Janet Rose, Tim Beech of BBC Local Radio and Footballer Dwight Yorke are interviewed. Leslie Goffe reports (10:16-15:24
Caribbean Report 03-03-1998
No full text1. Headlines with Debbie Ransome (00:00-00:38)2. As CARICOM leaders wrap up a two-day meeting in Grenada, free trade and CARICOM's relationship with Europe were at the top of the agenda. Jamaica's Prime Minister P.J. Patterson speaks about negotiating a new Lome agreement and Antigua's Prime Minister Lester Bird talks about tourism in the region (00:39-04:52)3. The sole Commissioner in St. Lucia's controversial inquiry, Monica Joseph has stepped down following a successful legal challenge. Sir John Compton responds to this decision and whether he will attend the commission if a new commissioner is selected (04:53-11:40)4. Two major British cricket publications have provided a Sabina pitch obituary in their March editions. The test match in Sabina Park, Jamaica had to be abandoned because of possible physical danger to the players. The state of regional cricket pitches have come under scrutiny. Keith Stone Greaves examines these articles (11:41-15:12
Caribbean Report 09-01-1995
No full textIn Jamaica, Prime Minister, P.J. Patterson reshuffled his Cabinet relieving three experienced ministers of their portfolios. These ministers are O. D. Ramtallie, Carlyle Dunkley and Desmond Leakey. Core ministries were also reduced from seventeen to fifteen. Journalist Gary Alleyne was interviewed on the Cabinet reshuffle and comments on whether he thinks the ministers were leaving voluntarily or are being forced out. Mr. Patterson made the changes to make government more effective and responsive to the poor since there was widespread discontent in the society. There is talk that two further resignations are expected. The debate on the pros and cons of casino gambling in the Caribbean has resurfaced. Advocates cited the benefits of tourism and foreign exchange earnings, while opponents expressed fears of increased levels of crime and prostitution. Tim Hector, Antiguan newspaper editor and St. Kitts/Nevis Chamber of Commerce President Ricky Skerritt are interviewed on their experiences and to find out whether these fears are well founded. Racism in Britain's football terraces rears its ugly head once again. Two black footballers, John Barnes and Ian Wright have been jeered by so-called supporters. Hugh Crosskill interviewed Clare Tomlingson, Media Relations Officer, for the Football Association on some of the methods implemented to stamp out racism in British football. The Football Offensive Act of 1991, makes racial chanting and abuse an offence which can lead to an arrest and the use of peer pressure are expected to act as deterrents to this type of behaviour. The programme ends with a report about former West Indies opener, Desmond Haynes, who has been released from his contract with the South African Club Western Province to return home in order to play cricket for Barbados.1. Headlines with Carol Orr (00:00-00:28)2. Report on Jamaica's Cabinet reshuffle (00:29-01:07)3. P. J. Patterson reports on the issue of appointments (01:08-01:46)4. Gary Alleyne is interviewed on the changes made (01:47-04:59)5. The debate on the pros and cons of casino gambling in the Caribbean (05:00-05:37)6. Interview with Tim Hector and Ricky Skerritt on their experiences and whether these fears are validated (05:38-09:59)7. Report on the racism experienced by John Barnes in British football (10:00-11:09)8. Hugh Crosskill interviews Clare Tomlingson on methods implemented to stamp out racism within the sport (11:10-13:54)9. Desmond Haynes, former West Indies opener released from contract and allowed to return and play for Barbados (13:55-14:25)10. Carol Orr, anchor, end the report (14:26-14:54
Caribbean Report 25-11-1997
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:22)2. As Guyana counts down to general elections one analyst sees the prospect of violence. Dr Selwyn Ryan, ISER is interviewed (00:23-03:52)3. Electoral expectations in Jamaica as to where Prime Minister P.J. Patterson will present the party's election manifesto on Thursday (03:53-04:40)4. Dominica seeks Trinidad and Tobago private sector help. Gordon Deane, President of the Trinidad and Tobago Industry and Commerce and Prime Minister of Dominica Edison James are interviewed. Tony Fraser reports (04:41-07:29)5. Warwickshire wants Brian to head their team. Brian Lara may soon be captain of the West Indies team but if made captain he would be closely examine. He needs to be read the riot act. Dr Rudi Webster, Brian Lara, Tony Cozier and Dermot Reeve are interviewed (07:30-11:53)6. Speculations about Jamaica's election date. People are speculating an election before Christmas. Prime Minister, P. J. Patterson is interviewed and Carol Orr reports (11:54-15:28
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