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Caribbean Report 23-03-1989
No full text1. Thirty persons including a close friend of the Prime Minister of Bahamas, Sir Lynden Pindling were indicted in Florida, USA for alleged drug trafficking. Interview with Sir Robert Genzman ( )2. Newly elected Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Sir Kennedy Simmonds says his country will sign the new convention on the dumping of toxic waste. Although 30 countries have signed the convention, no other Caribbean country has done so. In his interview, Sir Kennedy Simmonds outlines waste dumping policy ( )3. In Financial News, Indonesia cuts its price for nutmeg for most grades by up to $2,000. Such a move put under threat the agreement between Indonesia and Grenada. Interview with Pat Hagan and Robin Stainer ( )5. Arrow, the Montserratian Soca King, receives an MBE (Member of the British Empire) from the Queen in London. Interview with Alphonsus (Arrow) Cassell (12:36-15:04
Caribbean Report 27-11-1991
No full textSpecial Report on the Haitian refugee crisis. Report ends abruptly.1. The situation in Haiti is one of deep polarization, fear, uncertainty, anger, confusion with challenge and hope … this summarizes the major findings of a three-member pastoral fact-finding mission which visited Haiti from November 3-10 mounted by the Caribbean Council of Churches and the World Council of Churches. Rev. Allan Kirton, who lead the mission to Haiti and the General Secretary of the CCC, states that Haiti is deeply divided; the fleeing Haitians are political refugees; Caricom should play a more pro-active role; and the CCC does not consider military action as an option. On the other hand, in an earlier interview with Margaret Tutwiler of the US State Department, she asserted that the Haitians are not political refugees but economic refugees. Fitz Longshaw, Haiti’s UN Ambassador, concurs with Rev. Kirton that the refugees are in fact political refugees; Caricom’s unwillingness to help is tied to lack of human and financial resources and fears of future influx of refugees; and the crisis can be solved in a peaceful manner and not by military intervention. Charles Rangel, a US Democratic Congressman and Kennedy Simmonds, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Chairman of Caricom agrees that there is a failure on the part of the Caribbean to take leadership on this matter. Mr. Simmonds also states that ultimately it is a problem to be solved by the US. Lastly, Rev. Jessie Jackson advocates that the option of a military solution to Haiti’s problem must not be ruled out (00:00-12:44
Caribbean Report 28-07-1997
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:30)2. Former Kittian leader calls fraud and corruption inquiry a witch-hunt. The government says it is a proper probe. Kennedy Simmonds, Leader of the People's Action Movement and Joseph Edmeade, Chief Secretary of the Government are interviewed (00:31-03:31)3. The prospects for Haiti's prime minister designate. Ken Richards and Michael Norton report (03:32-06:09)4. The trial of an American couple accused of murdering a Vincentian water taxi operator began in Kingston today (06:10-06:36)5. New York officials are widening their investigations into a Caribbean illegal immigration operation. The Deputy District Attorney for Kings County, New York, Dennis Hawkins is interviewed (06:37-09:18)6. International Youth Festival is being held in Cuba. Tom Gibb reports (09:19-11:58)7. South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission has again run into controversy. Jeremy Cooke reports (11:59-15:25
Caribbean Report 21-03-1995
No full textSt. Kitts Prime Minister Dr. Kennedy Simmonds refuses to speculate on an election date and comments on the need to seek assistance to deal with the increase in drug trafficking and violent crimes. Bermuda's Parliament resumed a heated debate on the issue of independence. Bermuda's Education Minister Dr. Clarence Terceira argued that independence leads to debt problems. In Guyana, the Working People's Alliance (WPA) repeated its call for murder charges to be instituted against Gregory Smith in connection with the 1980 murder of Dr. Walter Rodney. A group of prominent Asian Councillors campaign against racism within the ranks of Britain's Opposition Labour Party. Secretary of the Association for Active Asians, Paramjit Singh Bahia, a Labour Councillor argues that racism within the Party is rampant. Jamaican born Desmond Douglas has been recalled to England's table tennis team to compete at the World Championships in China in May.1. Headlines with Debbie Ransome (00:00-00:28)2. St. Kitts Prime Minister refuses to speculate on an early election date (00:29-05:04)3. Bermuda's Parliament resumed a heated debate on the issue of independence (05:05-08:15)4. WPA co-leader Rupert Roopnarine makes a call for murder charges to be instituted against Gregory Smith (08:16-12:20)5. A group of prominent Asian Councillors campaigns against racism within the ranks of Britain's Opposition Labour Party (12:21-14:34)6. Jamaican born Desmond Douglas has been recalled to the English table tennis team (14:35-15:04
Caribbean Report 06-08-1992
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:25)2. Jamaica’s Foreign Minister, David Coore comments on the violation of the extradition treaty between Jamaica and the US following a US Supreme Court ruling and an attempt by American private investigators to kidnap fugitives in Jamaica (00:26-02:52)3. A look at possible agenda topics likely to be discussed when the Jamaican cabinet meets in a retreat called by Prime Minister P. J. Patterson. Correspondent Gary Allen reports (02:53-04:47)4. Dr. Kennedy Simmonds, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis discusses the rights of economic citizens under the economic citizenship program in his country (04:48-08:56)5. Clairmont Lye, Director of Guyana’s Electoral Assistance Bureau, challenges laws which allow only foreign observer groups to monitor elections (08:57-12:20)6. Cheddi Jagan, Opposition Leader of the People’s Progressive Party assures that the divestment of Guyana’s sugar industry will be overturned should his party win the upcoming elections (12:21-13:34)7. Rita Marley, widow of Bob Marley is accused in a New York court for falsifying her husband’s signature to try to get a larger portion of his estate (13:35-14:24
Caribbean Report 26-06-1995
No full textThis report examines the political campaign for the July 3rd elections in St. Kitts/Nevis which took a violent turn. Opposition Leader, Dr. Denzil Douglas and Prime Minister Kennedy Simmonds speak about the violence. Haiti's first elections in nearly five years is marred by confusion, protests and death threats. Barbados and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) held their first meeting on closer economic cooperation. In Grenada, Prime Minister Keith Mitchell announces his Cabinet. Hilary Modeste, Executive Vice President of St. Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association, expresses concern about the overall effect of the prolonged strike on the tourism industry in St. Lucia. The leader of Antigua's Opposition United Progressive Party, Baldwin Spencer is re-elected as political leader. In cricket, England beats the West Indies team leveling the six test series one all. Dominic Cork is named Man of the Match for his seven wickets for forty-three, the best figures by an English bowler in a test debut.1. Headlines with Hugh Crosskill (00:00-00:29)2. Violence erupts on the campaign trail in St. Kitts/Nevis (00:30-05:35)3. Confusion, protests and death threats mar Haiti's first elections in five years (05:36-07:24)4. Barbados and the OECS hold talks on closer economic cooperation (07:25-09:28)5. Grenada's new Prime Minister Keith Mitchell announces his Cabinet (09:29-10:04)6. In St. Lucia, the prolonged strike could affect the tourism industry (10:05-12:06)7. Baldwin Spencer is re-elected as the political leader of Antigua's Opposition United Progressive Party (12:07-12:36)8. England beats the West Indies by seventy-two runs to level the six test series (12:37-15:10
Caribbean Report 03-07-1995
No full textIn this report: the sixteenth CARICOM Heads of Government Summit is set to take place in Georgetown, Guyana. High on the agenda is the fate of the regional airline LIAT, the financing of CARICOM and the region's plans to tackle crime. As polling stations in St. Kitts/Nevis come to a close, Prime Minister Kennedy Simmonds and Opposition Leader Dr. Denzil Douglas are both confident of victory for their respective parties. Eugene Petty, Supervisor of Elections comments on whether there were any signs of electoral violence. Jamaican businesses to offer a full range of financial services to the Jamaican expatriate communities in Britain. An article in the cricketing magazine, Wisden Cricket Monthly which questioned the commitment of overseas born players to England's team, has stirred outrage amongst West Indian batsmen. The Robert Henderson article stated that black players for England lacked the commitment of an unequivocal Englishman. The General Manager, Derbyshire County Cricket Club, Reg Taylor comments on the issue.1. Headlines with Carol Orr (00:00-00:29)2. LIAT is once again high on the agenda at the sixteenth CARICOM Summit (00:30-06:21)3. St. Kitts goes to the polls and the two main political parties are brimming with confidence (06:22-10:24)4. Jamaican businesses to offer a full range of financial services to Jamaican expatriates living in Britain (10:25-13:14)5. Outrage at a cricketing journal suggestion that black players on England's squad lack commitment (13:15-15:25
Caribbean Report 12-11-1993
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The UN Security Council is considering sending human rights monitors back into Haiti following reports of a dramatic rise in human rights abuses in absence of human rights monitors. At the Sixth EC Caribbean Conference in the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean has been urged to continue fighting for special treatment under LOME Four. World recognition of the rights of indigenous people in the Caribbean is being promoted by O'Gustie, Dominica’s Carib Chief has been retracing Columbus’s steps with visits to the islands. In St. Kitts and Nevis the government intends to make the economy, tourism and education key issues in the general elections. Dr. Kennedy Simmonds, Prime Minister says that the campaign will be based on the government’s thirteen year record. Puerto Rico nationals go to the polls to decide the island’s political future – should Puerto Rico become the 51st US state?Headlines with anchor Carol Orr (00:28).1. The UN Security Council is considering sending human rights monitors back into Haiti following reports of a dramatic rise in human rights abuses in absence of human rights monitors – John Lyons reports (00:28 - 03:07).2. At the Sixth EC Caribbean Conference in the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean has been urged to continue fighting for special treatment under LOME Four - (03:08 - 05:11).3. World recognition of the rights of indigenous people in the Caribbean is being promoted by O'Gustie, Dominica’s Carib Chief has been retracing Columbus’s steps with visits to the islands - Geraldine Conklin reports (05:12 -07:00).4. In St. Kitts and Nevis the government intends to make the economy, tourism and education key issues in the general elections - (07:01 - 10:00).5. Puerto Rico nationals go to the polls to decide the island’s political future – should Puerto Rico become the 51st US state? - Frederick Dove reports (10:01 - 15:09)
Caribbean Report 01-12-1993
No full textThe Annual Miami, Caribbean and Latin American Conference came to a close and the NAFTA and its implications for the Caribbean were high in the agenda. United States and European negotiators meet in Brussels as part of an intensive effort to break the seven year deadlock holding talks on the general agreement on tariffs and trade. Peter Sutherland, GATT Director General stresses the urgent need for a conclusion. In St. Kitts and Nevis Dr. Kennedy Simons has been sworn in as Prime Minister for a fourth time – this comes after Dr. Kennedy persuaded the Nevis Reformation Party to join them to form a coalition government . Cuba prides itself on its free universal health care, but because the country lacks hard currency – hospitals and clinics often lack medical supplies and equipment. However, supplies have been sent by many governments and individual groups. The World Health Organization estimates that there are 13 million people worldwide affected with HIV and expected to rise to 14 million by the year 2000.1. The Annual Miami, Caribbean and Latin American Conference came to a close and the NAFTA and its implications for the Caribbean were high in the agenda – journalist Kanouth James reports on the main issues that dominated the conference (00:30 -03:53).2. United States and European negotiators meet in Brussels as part of an intensive effort to break the seven year deadlock holding talks on the general agreement on tariffs and trade. Yvette Rowe reports (03:54 -07:52).3. In St. Kitts and Nevis Dr. Kennedy Simons has been sworn in as Prime Minister for a fourth time – this comes after Dr. Kennedy persuaded the Nevis Reformation Party to join them to form a coalition government - Carol Orr reports (07:53 -08:10).4. Cuba prides itself on its free universal health care, but because the country lacks hard currency – hospitals and clinics often lack medical supplies and equipment - Lionel Martin reports (08:11 - 10:56).5. The World Health Organization estimates that there are 13 million people worldwide affected with HIV and expected to rise to 14 million by the year 2000. Correspondent Carol Orr reports (10:57 -14:53)
Caribbean Report 15-06-1995
No full textThis report highlights the impending elections in St. Kitts/Nevis on July 3rd. Prime Minister Kennedy Simmonds and Opposition Labour Party, Denzil Douglas talk about their campaign agenda. Dominica's new Prime Minister Edison James finalizes his Cabinet and adopts the foreign affairs portfolio. Meanwhile, the two opposition parties have resolved the impasse regarding the Leader of the Opposition. In Grenada, Lew Smith examines the three major political parties manifestos. On the agenda of the meeting of LIAT Directors is the issue of share allocation for the airline and Trinidad's proposal for the removal of LIAT's Chairman William Rapier. In the British Parliament, Sir Thomas Arnold comments on Britain's policy towards the Caribbean. The majority of businesses in downtown Kingston closed in to protest the rising crime. A team from the Inter-American Dialogue, a Washington based think-tank, made its first visit to Cuba and met with government officials as well as non-governmental organizations and dissident groups. Cuba states that it has not offered to extradite American fugitive Robert Vesco.1. Headlines with Debbie Ransome (00:00-00:29)2. An election date of July 3rd has been announced in St. Kitts/Nevis (00:30-04:31)3. Dominica's new Prime Minister takes on the foreign affairs portfolio and selects new Ministers for the Cabinet (04:32-06:14)4. Lew Smith examines the manifestoes of the three main political parties in Grenada (06:15-08:46)5. LIAT Directors meet in St. Johns to discuss the issue of share allocation for the airline (08:47-12:14)6. Britain discusses its policy towards the Caribbean (12:15-13:45)7. In downtown Kingston businesses closed in protest over rising crime (13:46-14:13)8. A team from the Inter-American Dialogue made its first visit to Cuba (14:14-14:28)9. Cuba denies that it offered to extradite one of America's most wanted man (14:29-15:20
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