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Caribbean Report 22-12-1993
No full textHeadlines with Yvette Rowe (00:41)1. A row has erupted in Britain after 190 passengers from Jamaica were detained. Immigration officials refused to accept explanations given by many. Marcia Greene concerned British citizen describes what happened to her relative who was part of the ordeal. Graham Allen, opposition MP demanded an urgent investigation - Charles Warlde defends the British immigration. Paul Samoda - MD, Uncle SAM Travel expresses his opinion on the matter - Yvette Rowe reports (00:42 - 08:52)2. Military representatives from four nations are in Haiti to urge the country’s military leaders to restore democracy, and warn army chief Raoul Cédras about the international consequences if he and his allies remain inflexible. President Bill Clinton speaks on the matter - Yvette Rowe reports (08:53 - 10:50)3. In Moscow VP of Cuba’s Council of ministers and Cuban Foreign Trade Minister have had preliminary talks about maintaining trade agreements with Russia - Lionel Martin reports (10:51 13:16)4. In London the inquest into the racial killing of black teenager Stephen Lawrence has been halted, after it was revealed that three possible suspects were identified. Michael Mansfield QC said that if the police did not pursue the leads – the victim’s family would bring its own private prosecution – Yvette Rowe reports (13:17 – 13:54)5. A high level trade mission from Britain has been in Trinidad representing Severn Trent to look at and the possibility of divesting the country’s Water and Sewerage Authority and procuring a management contract (13:55 - 15:55
Caribbean Report 17-11-1993
No full textHeadlines with anchor Yvette Rowe (00:26).1. Bill Clinton, US President reaffirming his belief in the NAFTA – the House of Representatives is debating the agreement and will vote today. Edwin Carrington, CARICOM Secretary General gives his opinion on the situation – Yvette Collymore reports (00:27 – 05:07).2. In Jamaica the weakness of the local currency against the US dollar continues to cause concern – Butch Stewart, Jamaican businessman explains his economic intervention methods (05:08 - 07:27).3. Cuba is hoping to strengthen its tourism industry by expanding its share of the European market. A Cuba Tours representative is interviewed (07:28 -11:06).4. The people of Curacao prepare for the referendum on the island’s future constitutional status with a keen interest in the rest of the Windward Islands. Senator Will Johnson and Commissioner Rene Richardson report from St. Maarten in an interview with correspondent Eddie Williams (11:07 -15:14)
Caribbean Report 02-12-1993
No full textHerbert Wycliffe Morgan, Chairman of the St. Kitts/Nevis Labour Party expresses his anger after a state of emergency was declared in St. Kitts. And, in a radio interview Sir Clement Arrindell, Governor General defends the declaration of the state of emergency. Robert Malval, Haiti’s Prime Minister says that he will stick to his decision to leave office by December 15, unless there was a breakthrough in the Haitian crisis - Yvette Collymore reports. The issue of Guyana’s Ambassador designate to Venezuela remained unresolved with protest on the issue. Clement James Rohee, Guyana’s Foreign Minister gives his response to this situation in an interview with Yvette Rowe.1. Herbert Wycliffe Morgan, Chairman of the St. Kitts/ Nevis Labour Party expresses his anger after a state of emergency was declared in St. Kitts - Debbie Ransome reports (00:31 - 09:31).2. Robert Malval, Haiti’s Prime Minister says that he will stick to his decision to leave office by December 15, unless there was a breakthrough in the Haitian crisis - Yvette Collymore reports (09:32 -11:50).3. The issue of Guyana’s Ambassador designate to Venezuela remained unresolved with protest on the issue. Clement James Rohee, Guyana’s Foreign Minister gives his response to the situation in an interview with Yvette Rowe (11:51 - 15:00)
Caribbean Report 22-11-1993
No full textCuba has adopted a cautious wait and see attitude towards the new Clinton administration. And, Ricardo Alarcon, Cuban Foreign Minister gives his views on what he anticipates of the Clinton administration. Jessie Jackson says that the Clinton administration must move quickly to restore democracy in Haiti. Baltasar Corrada del Río, Secretary of State for Puerto Ricos’ Overseas Caribbean Development Programme says that moves towards Puerto Rico becoming a US state, won’t mean severing links with the rest of the Caribbean. Gerald Bernard Kaufman Senior British Opposition MP and former Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister has stepped up arguments linking Jamaica’s retention of the death penalty to aid and trade with Britain. Official notice offering shares in the Barbados National Oil Company appeared in the British Guardian newspapers offering the net assets to potential investors. Entertainment multinational company Time Warner will distribute Trinidad and Tobago’s National Carnival Celebrations to an international audience, due to the decision of the National Carnival Commission sell the rights to a local media house to read broadcasts.Headlines with anchor Yvette Rowe (00:31).1. Cuba has adopted a cautious wait and see attitude towards the new Clinton administration – correspondent Lionel Martin files this report (00:32 - 04:14).2. Jessie Jackson says that the Clinton administration must move quickly to restore democracy in Haiti – Yvette Rowe reports (04:15 -08:30).3. Gerald Bernard Kaufman Senior British Opposition MP and former Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister has stepped up arguments linking Jamaica’s retention of the death penalty to aid and trade with Britain – Debbie Ransome reports (08:31 -10:38).4. Official notice offering shares in the Barbados National Oil Company appeared in the British Guardian newspapers offering the net assets to potential investors – Yvette Rowe reports (10:39 -11:12 ).5. Entertainment multinational company Time Warner are to distribute Trinidad and Tobago’s National Carnival Celebrations to an international audience - correspondent Tony Fraser reports (11:13 -14:53)
Caribbean Report 19-11-1993
No full textHeadlines with anchor Yvette Rowe (00:29).1. Edwin Carrington, CARICOM Secretariat General is worried about a possible double squeeze on CARICOM from NAFTA and cuts on LOME– Owen Gordon reports (00:30 -02:52).2. The strike at American Airlines has affected some Caribbean routes as a result of the action by flight attendants. Ian Burns spokesman for American Airlines gives his views on the effects of the strike.3. President Cheddi Jagan said at the end of his two day visit to Brazil – that Guyana had no intention of allowing any country to install bases in the Amazon – Candice Peart reports (06:34 - 08:30).4. The people of Curacao vote in a referendum on their future constitutional status with four options to choose from. Journalist Ryan Van Delden of Curacao Radio Joya reports from an interview with Yvette Rowe (08:31 -10:34).5. Jamaican reports say that British Sugar Company Tate and Lyle is involved in a bid for three of the islands four state companies. Ronnie Bhola interviewed David Dale, Head of Tate and Lyle Corporate Communications about the government’s involvement in bidding for the government estates. And, Chris Pack, Chief Sugar Analyst expressed his views on the issue of the consortia (10:35 -15:04)
Caribbean Report 01-04-1994
No full text1. Headlines with Yvette Rowe (00:00 - 00:29)2. Cuba is to hold a key parliamentary session to discuss the economic reform next month. The country’s parliament, the National Assembly, will meet to discuss laws aimed at cutting the budget deficit. The laws could bring major changes in the way Cubans conduct business. For example, the laws will do away with some of the free services the Cubans have had, such as free admission to sporting events. Lionel Martin reports (00:30-02:16)3. Cuba is to receive Russian oil in return for sugar. Russia will supply 2.5 million tonnes of oil in exchange for a million tonnes of raw Cuban sugar. The decision was made after trade talks between the two countries but a final decision is still to be made. Cuba and China have signed a trade protocol for 1994, it includes provisions for the sale of Chinese food and medicine in return for Cuban sugar. The agreement was signed by Cuban trade minister after the end of a week-long session with Cuba-China Joint Economic Commission in Havana (02:17-02:55)4. Ken Valley, Trinidad and Tobago’s Trade minister outlines the country’s decision to place itself in the queue for NAFTA. Analyst Dr. Anthony Bryan, Director of the Caribbean Programme, North/South Centre at the University of the Miami, discusses how realistic this move is and whether it is premature (02:56-06:10)5. Belize’s formal protest to the Greek government over the treatment of Belize’s High Commissioner to London at an international meeting in Athens, has led to a renewed focus on Guatemala-Belize relations. In yesterday’s programme, Belize’s foreign minister Dr. Ursula Barrow blamed Guatemala for requesting that Belize be removed from the guest list of European Union and Central America officials. Belize’s foreign minister said yesterday Guatemala’s behaviour in Greece has given a new perspective on relations between the two countries. The news correspondent reports on the worsening relations between the two neighbours (06:11-09:05)6. Ecuador is to host a meeting of banana producing and consuming nations unhappy with the new European Union banana arrangements next week. Costa Rica, Venezuela and Columbia reached an agreement with the community on the issue earlier this week. Nicaragua is also expected to sign soon. Under the agreement these countries will share just over 49% of the Latin American quota for banana imports into the European Union market (09:06-09:28)7. CARICOM’s Secretary General Edwin Carrington admitted that the regional community has been damaged by the split vote on Sunday for the new Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS). On Sunday some Eastern Caribbean States and Guyana backed César Gávaria. The rest of the region stuck to an earlier decision to vote for Costa Rica’s candidate Bernd Niehaus. The split vote has stirred up some issues which CARICOM must deal with. Edwin Carrington and Clement Rowe, Guyana’s Foreign Minister, are interviewed (09:28-10:50)8. Journalist Ricky Singh believes CARICOM could have negotiated a much earlier deal using the leverage the OAS votes provided. In his view, the US exercised enormous pressure on the small state (10:51-12:39)9. Guyana’s President Cheddi Jagan leaves for a state visit. Orin Gordon looks at the possible implications of the trip following Guyana's controversial vote at the OAS meeting (12:40-14:22)10. Recap of headlines (14:23-14:37)11. Theme music (14:38-14:52
Caribbean Report 03-12-1993
No full textSam Franks, President of the St. Kitts Chamber of Industry and Commerce explains in an interview the role his organization is playing as a broker between the two main political parties during the country’s political crisis. Manufacturers in Trinidad and Tobago are concerned that while their government is reducing its import tariffs the same may not be happening in CARICOM. Vasant Bharath, Executive member of the T andT Manufacturer’s Association expresses his concerns about the reduction of the tariffs. Atherton E. Martin, Executive Director of The Development Institute says that the world banks needs to change its approach to poverty and consult more with organizations that represents the poor - Yvette Rowe reports. Norman George Cowans, Jamaican fast bowler signed a two year contract to play with Hampshire in the English County Championship and will link up with Antiguan Winston Benjamin. And, Dolly Kippin, Jamaica born British community leader is to be evicted from her London flat in the same housing state where she helped police track down the murderers of a policeman. She ran up debts of fifteen thousand GPB.1. Sam Franks, President of the St. Kitts Chamber of Industry and Commerce explains in an interview the role of his organisation is playing as a broker between the two main political parties during the country’s political crisis (00:24 -10:20)2. Manufacturers in Trinidad and Tobago are concerned that while their government is reducing its import tariffs the same may not be happening in CARICOM Tony Fraser reports (10:21 -12:08)3. Atherton E. Martin, Executive Director of The Development Institute says that the world banks needs to change its approach to poverty and consult more with organizations that represents the poor - Yvette Rowe reports (12:09 -13:46)4. Norman George Cowans Jamaican fast bowler signed a two year contract to play with Hampshire in the English County Championship and will link up with Antiguan Winston Benjamin (13:47 -14:11)5. Dolly Kippin, Jamaica born British community leader is to be evicted from her London flat in the same housing state where she helped police track down the murderers of a policeman. She ran up debts of fifteen thousand GPB (14:12 -14:53
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 23-04-1993
No full textThe Jamaican government has won a legal victory in its bid to determine which inmates on death row will face the death penalty - Gary Allen reports. Next, Trinidad economist Dr. Carl Theodore, Dean of the UWI Faculty of Social Sciences is recommending that the government adopt and incomes policy in relation to prices and the needs of the market, in order to bring a balance to the negotiations between government, businesses and labour - Tony Fraser reports. The Governor of the East Central Bank has brushed aside suggestions that the EC dollar may need to be devalued as a result of the floatation TandT dollar EC dollar - Yvette Rowe reports. Frustrating international efforts to solve Haiti’s problems may prove futile for the de facto government according to Professor Paul R. Latortue, economist at the University of Puerto Rico says that the military cannot stall the international community action indefinitely and support for Aristide is not waning – Yvette Rowe reports. And, British campaigners are calling on Britain for an end to the 30 year inhumane Cuba embargo.Headlines with anchor Yvette Rowe (00:26)1. The Jamaican government has won a legal victory in its bid to determine which inmates on death row will face the death penalty (00:27- 02:33).2. Trinidad economist Dr. Carl Theodore, Dean of the UWI Faculty of Social Sciences is recommending that the government adopt and incomes policy in relation to prices and the needs of the market, in order to bring a balance to the negotiations between government, businesses and labour (02:34 – 05:17).3. The Governor of the East Central Bank has brushed aside suggestions that the EC dollar may need to be devalued as a result of the floatation TandT dollar EC dollar (05:18 -09:19).4. Frustrating international efforts to solve Haiti’s problems may prove futile for the de facto government according to Professor Paul R. Latortue, Economist at the University of Puerto Rico (09:20 -12:14).5. British campaigners are calling on Britain for an end to the 30 year inhumane Cuba embargo (12:15 - 14:48)
Caribbean Report 10-05-1993
No full textCaribbean Foreign Ministers in Grenada were being briefed by OAS and UN officials on the likelihood of an international police force of possibly 500 officers being sent to Haiti.
Police officer in Trinidad and Tobago say they have a plan of action if there commissioner – Jules Bernard is pushed out of office. In Suriname a national assembly debate over the appointment of a new army commander brought out protestor’s split over the issue. The appointment has been opposed by the army and its former commander. The sensitive nature of the controversy that the Caribbean has become embroiled in over whaling has become evident in Japan as scuffles broke out between and anti-whaling activists at the opening of the international commission on whaling (IWC). World Boxing Council heavy weight champion Lennox Lewis flew out to the Caribbean after a bruising 12 round decision over American Tony Tucker.Headlines with anchor Yvette Rowe (00:28)1. Caribbean Foreign Ministers in Grenada were being briefed by OAS and UN officials on the likelihood of an international police force of possibly 500 officers being sent to Haiti – John Lyon reports from the UN and Michael Norton reports on the social and political climate in Haiti (00:29 -04:05)2. The Paris club of Western creditor countries has agreed to reduce some of Guyana’s official debt by as much as 50% - Yvette Rowe reports (04:06 -04:31)3. Police officer in Trinidad and Tobago say they have a plan of action if there commissioner – Jules Bernard is pushed out of office. It is alleged that Mr. Bernard has been uncooperative with the Scotland Yard team - Tony Fraser reports (04:32 -07:05)4. In Suriname a national assembly debate over the appointment of a new army commander brought out protestor’s split over the issue. The appointment has been opposed by the army and its former commander - Yvette Rowe reports (07:06 -10:42)5. The sensitive nature of the controversy that the Caribbean has become embroiled in over whaling has become evident in Japan as scuffles broke out between and anti-whaling activists at the opening of the international commission on whaling (IWC) - Cathy Cay reports (10:43 -13:06)6. World Boxing Council heavy weight champion Lennox Lewis flew out to the Caribbean after a bruising 12 round decision over American Tony Tucker - Cathy Cay reports (13:07 -14:00
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