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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 02-12-1998
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:25)2. Fresh general elections in Grenada followilng the Foreign Minister Raphael Fletcher's sudden resignation. Prime Minister Keith Mitchel and Editor of the Voice Leslie Pierre are interviewed. Michael Bascombe reports (00:26-07:48)3. In Guyana, one of the main discussion topics is Tuesday's announcement of the Opposition People's National Congress that they relieve General Secretary Aubrey Norton of his post and dismissed him from the executive. Political Analyst Freddie Kissoon is interviewed and Colin Smith reports (07:49-11:57)4. The World Bank predicts lower than expected growth for the Caribbean. Keith 'Stone' Greaves reports (11:58-13:59)5. Britain looks to Cuba for a meningitis vaccine. Foreign Minister of State Tony Lloyd is interviewed (14:00-15:16
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 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 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 14-07-1999
No full text1. Headlines with anchor Keith Stone Greaves (00:00 - 00:30)2. A high level CARICOM team is scheduled to travel to Haiti to oversee elections in November. Prime Minister of St. Vincent Sir James Mitchell will head the team. In response, the National Coalition for Haitian Rights, a New York/Haiti based group is pressing for postponement of the elections citing violence and political instability. The Executive Director for the National Coalition for Haitian Rights Jocelyn McCalla analyses the role of human rights groups in the elections and the need to foster a climate which will accommodate free and fair elections. Sir James Mitchell discusses the role of the CARICOM mission (00:31 – 05:18)3. In Britain, probing questions continue to be asked of the Belizean Ambassador to the UN Michael Ashcroft and his ability to maintain his job as treasurer of Britain’s opposition conservative party and maintain his business interest abroad. BBC West Minister correspondent Nicolas Jones covers the controversy. Keith Stone Greaves interviews Godfrey Smith the Chief of Staff of the Belizean Prime Minister on the government’s response to the issue (05:19 – 11:08)4. In Guyana, the Commission of Enquiry into Protest Activity which resulted in breaches of the law during the recent public workers strike, opened in Georgetown. Colin Smith interviews Justice Carl Singh, Head of the Commission on the lack of interest by representatives of the union, striking workers and government officials into the enquiry (11:09- 13:20)5. A new finance Minister Russell Bogue is appointed to address a growing financial crisis of two billion US dollars debt owned by the Netherlands Antilles to the US. (13:21 – 13:46)6. British Airways has been fined seven million US dollars by the European Commission. EU ruled that the airline made illegal payments to travel agents to promote ticket sales and reduced competition of other airlines. Orin Gordon reports on the ruling (13:47 – 15:25
Caribbean Report 24-08-1998
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:22)2. Caricom takes the offensive on trade. International Relations Professor Anthony Bryan of the University of Miami is interviewed and Keith 'Stone' Greaves reports (00:23-05:10)3. Cuban President Fidel Castro today wrapped up his State visit to the Dominican Republic to follow the Caricom meeting. Jean-Michel Caroit reports (05:11-06:55)4. Bahamian authorities reassure tourist after the murder of two women Jo-Anne Clarke and Lori Fogleman. Bahamian Tourism Minister Cornelius Smith is interviewed and Debbie Ransome reports (06:56-10:55)5. Cable and Wireless strike a deal with the Bermudian government. The World Gazette reported today that Bermudian Premier Pamela Gordon be one of several Heads of Overseas Territories to meet British Ministers in London. David Fox, Editor of the Bermuda's World Gazette Newspaper is interviewed (10:56-15:26
Caribbean Report 14-07-1998
No full text1. Headlines with Debbie Ransome (00:00-00:32)2. The first obstacle is cleared for Barbados' Maurice King to become CARIOM's point man on Guyana. The man behind much of the unofficial negotiations so far between CARICOM and Guyana's political parties have been Shridath Ramphal. Shridath Ramphal is interviewed and Colin Smith reports (00:33-05:16)3. Jamaica tackles trade and relations with Cuba. While Cuba is improving its relationship with CARICOM and the European Union it is still making a bold efort to strengthen links with Latin America. Deputy Prime Minister Seymour Mullings is interviewed and Roise Hayes and Lourdes Garcia-Navarro report from Cuba (05:17-09:05)4. The BBC Caribbean Services is marking its 10th anniversary. Highlights of the last 10 yrs are given (09:06-11:51)5. Britain's Caribbean Overseas territories may get United Kingdom passports without having to lay out the welcome back to British citizens. Keith 'Stone' Greaves reports (11:52-15:24
Caribbean Report 22-04-1992
No full textReport starts midway into first news item.1. In St. Lucia, further to the allegation of Prime Minister John Compton’s writing love letters to a teenager, the Canadian High Commission has confirmed the existence of official correspondence from Mr. Compton on behalf of the teenager whom he stated was his niece. Opposition leader Julian Hunte says he intends to pursue the matter (00:00-02:55)2. Keith Smith, editor of the Trinidad and Tobago Express comments on Prime Minister John Compton’s statement regarding the separation of his public life from his private life (02:56-04:07)3. The United States government issues a travel warning to its citizens planning to travel to Barbados due to an increase in criminal activity on the island. President of the Barbados Hotel and Tourist Association, Gordon Seale talks about the effect of this advisory on the tourist industry (04:08-06:25)4. Barbados’ Central Bank Governor, Kurleigh King forecasts small growth for the island’s economy (06:26-06:50)5. Caribbean shippers are worried about a United States government decision to put pressure on foreign ships trading with Cuba. President of the Trinidad and Tobago Shipping Association, Raoul Badaloo says that the matter will be discussed at the upcoming meeting of the Caribbean Shipping Association in the Cayman Islands (06:51-10:34)6. Guyana born British Member of Parliament, Bernie Grant enters the race for the deputy leadership of Britain’s labour party in a bid to swing the opposition party back to its former ideals (10:35-12:18)7. The Organization of American States halts plans for a visit by a five member mission to Haiti as the Haitian parliament admits that it cannot guarantee the safety of the delegation (12:19-12:48)8. In boxing, Frank Bruno knocks out Cuban Jose Ribalta in the second round of their ten round fight at Wembley (12:49-13:00
Caribbean Report 21-08-1998
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:23)2. Talks get underway in the CARIFORUM Summit in the Dominican Republic. Caricom Secretary General Edwin Carrington and spokesman for the Caricom Secretariat Leonard Robinson are interviewed (00:24-05:23)3. Guyana's government is confident that peace talks would go ahead. Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr Roger Luncheon is interviewed and Colin Smith reports (05:24-07:33)4. After the recent defeat for the pre-secession movement in the island of Nevis public officials are turning their attention to the report of the Constitutional Commission. Nevian Deputy Premier Malcolm Guichard is interviewed (07:34-10:49)5. Politicians are intensifying their election campaigning in Belize. Keith 'Stone' Greaves reports (10:50-12:06)6. Meanwhile Jamaicans are going up to vote in the local government elections in September. Still in Jamaica, lawyers for convicted killer Neville Lewis facing execution next Thursday referred the constitutional motion in court. The Univeristy of the West Indies Political Scientist Trevor Munroe is interviewed (12:07-15:22
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