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Caribbean Report 16-07-1990
No full textA number of diplomats at the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Havana are taken hostage by a group of Cubans seeking political asylum from the Czechoslovakian government which has been sympathetic to the plight of Cubans under the Castro regime. Following the Financial News, the major opposition party in Guyana, the People’s Progressive party, is a force to be reckoned with as it gains momentum on the campaign trail by attracting large crowds at public meetings. The report concludes with an ultimatum issued by six of Haiti’s political parties to President Trouillot for the arrest of Roger Lafontant and Williams Regala by noon today. Despite no arrest taking place, President Trouillot has decided that the arrest of these two former military leaders is imminent.1. Headlines (00:00-00:30)2. Diplomats at the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Havana taken hostage. Mary Hockaday reports from Prague (00:31-08:13)3. Financial News. Robin Stainer, Commodity Analyst, comments on coffee prices (08:14-09:35)4. Guyana's opposition People's Progressive Party attracts large crowds on the campaign trail. Sharief Khan reports (09:36-11:30)5. Haiti's two most feared men still free. Hugh Crosskill interviews Hubert De Ronceray of the National Mobilization for Development Party (11:31-14:55
Caribbean Report 28-07-1988
No full textThis program features news on a pending agreement between the Jamaican Government and an American Aluminum company which would reopen Jamaica’s largest bauxite refinery. It also features the controversial body searches being conducted at British airports, which largely targets tourists from Caribbean destinations. The falling price of coffee on the wholesale market and efforts by the International Coffee Organization to address the phenomenon is also briefly examined, and the program concludes with highlights of both the IAAF World Junior Championships in Sudbury, Canada and the cricket match between the visiting West Indies team and Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.1. Headlines – Hugh Crosskill (anchor) (00:21-00:48)2. Jamaican Government and Kaiser Aluminum of America set to sign an agreement which will reopen the island’s largest bauxite refinery. The BBC’s Jerry Timmins interviews Dr. Carlton Davis Executive Director of Jamaica’s Bauxite Institute, and negotiator on behalf of the Government of Jamaica. The estimated levels of production of the refinery and the implications for the Jamaican economy are among the topics discussed. (00:53-04:39)3. The BBC’s Jerry Timmins discusses the issue of body searches at British airports with customs and excise officials. The discussion includes the controversial strip searches and “intimate” searches, and the rights of individuals where these types of searches are concerned. (04:49-07:38)4. Financial News – (Hugh Crosskill). This segment also includes comments from analyst Robin Stainer. (07:42-09:00)5. The International Coffee Organization meets in London in an attempt to restore order to the coffee market in the wake of rapidly falling prices. Hugh Crosskill interviews Robin Stainer regarding the issue. (09:05-11:12)6. Highlights of the IAAF World Junior Championships in Sudbury, Canada. BBC correspondent Andy Edwards reports. (11:13-12:48)7. Cricket Highlights: -- Nottinghamshire vs. the West Indies at Trent bridge. BBC correspondent Andy Knowles reports. (12:49-14:43
Caribbean Report 16-01-1989
No full textThe annnouncement by Prime Minister Edward Seaga that Jamaicans are to go to the polls on February 9th has given new impetus to the campaign. Opinion polls suggest that the more likely winner is Seaga's arch rival, Michael Manley. Views on the elections are canvass from persons in Jamaica and in Britain from persons with connections to Jamaica. Commodity analyst, Robin Stainer reports on the first meeting of the year for the International Cocoa Organisation. The organization has a deficit of some 75 million dollars (US) (08:46-10:36)5. England's cricketing community has reacted with sadness to the death of Vincentian born, Middlesex opening batsman, Wilf Slack (10:37-13:08)6. Interview with Wilfred Slack and on his illness (13:09-15:24
Caribbean Report 03-03-1992
No full textTrade unionists in London have pledged support with Grenada’s trade union movement to shut down the country over stalled wage negotiations with government and the private sector. An investigation is being called into claims that Senior EC Commissioner Abel Matutes has business interest in Hotel Dominicana Fiesta which was the venue for a major ACP-EC meeting. The pressure mounting from the World Cup cricket match between West Indies and South Africa is being viewed as a psychological clash with the focus on the skills of Captain Richie Richardson. Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada and Jamaica answer the call by London based commodities analyst Robin Stainer for Caribbean cocoa growers to upgrade the quality of cocoa to make its mark on an already slumping market. Finally, Ras Blue of the Centenary Committee for Rastafari and Ras Kassa of the London branch of the Ethiopian World Federation plan events in celebration of the birth of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia.1. Headlines (00:00-00:36)2. Grenada’s trade union movement plans to shut down the country over stalled wage negotiations. Eric Pierre, Vice President of Grenada’s trade union council discusses planned action (00:37-03:47)3. EC Commissioner Abel Matutes faces allegations of using his influence to host a major ACP-EC meeting at a hotel in Santo Domingo in which he might have shares. Correspondent Simon Ingram reports from Brussels (03:48-06:04)4. The West Indies cricket team plays South Africa in their first international match after 22 years. Correspondent Hugh Crosskill speaks with sports psychologist Dr. Rudy Webster (06:05-09:13)5. Caribbean cocoa growers are advised by Robin Stainer, a London based commodities analyst to improve the quality of Caribbean cocoa (09:14-12:37)6. Centennial celebrations for the late Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia are being planned by Britain’s Rastafarian communities (12:38-14:46
Caribbean Report 16-03-1990
No full textNicholas Brathwaite is sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Grenada after three days of wrangling between the successful parties at Tuesday’s general elections. The National Democratic Congress won seven of the 15 seats and the recent support of Ben Jones and Alleyne Walker of the Grenada National Party provides a clear majority for the new government. Ben Jones will be appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister. The new prime minister comments on the accommodation with the GNP, the immediate tasks of the government and the new era of change in Grenada. The second segment highlights the emergency meeting of the Guyana Support Group in response to the cut back of US financial aid to Guyana. Following the stories of interest to the Caribbean appearing in the British press, the British fruit importers assess the quality of banana imports from the Dominican Republic.1. Nicholas Brathwaite sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Grenada. Jerry Timmins reports from St. Georges, includes comments from Paul Scoon, Governor General. Telephone interview with the new Prime Minister of Grenada, Nicholas Brathwaite (00:00-07:31)2. Financial News. Robin Stainer, commodity analyst comments on the supply of sugar on the world market (07:32-09:01)3. Guyana Support Group holds an emergency meeting in Washington. Adrian Porter reports from Washington (09:02-11:32)4. Stories of Caribbean interest appearing in the British press (11:33-13:37)5. British fruit importers assess the quality of banana imports from the Dominican Republic (13:38-15:06
Caribbean Report 03-05-1990
No full textAfter a meeting between the Jamaican Prime Minister, Michael Manley, and the United States President George Bush in Washington, the United States promises to assist with Jamaica’s economic development and praises Jamaica’s contribution to regional affairs. High on the agenda for Jamaica was the priority to secure US financing to fight drug trafficking and enlist the assistance of the Americans in persuading the World Bank to extend the repayment of Jamaica’s existing debt. David Core, Jamaica’s Foreign Minister, also commented on the reaction of the United States to Jamaica’s relationship with Cuba. Following the Financial News, the general elections of the Dominican Republic is less than two weeks away and growing tension amongst campaigners is prevalent. Since the beginning of the election campaign, four people have been killed and more than thirty have been injured in clashes between the main candidates. The report concludes with an animal breeding improvement scheme in Antigua. A shipment of four pigs and four sheep left London for Antigua with the intention to form the core of a cross-breeding project on the island.1. Headlines (00:00-00:25)2. Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael Manley, meets with the United States President for talks on debts and drugs. Jan Schiff reports from Washington and David Core, Jamaica's Foreign Affairs Minister, comments on the trip (00:26-08:24)3. Financial News. Robin Stainer, Commodity Analyst, comments on the international reaction to Brazil's request to postpone the International Coffee Organization Meeting (08:25-09:57)4. Tension mounts in the Dominican Republic as general elections draws near. Jean Michel Cariot reports from Santo Domingo (09:58-12:00)5. A shipment of pigs and sheep leaves London destined for Antigua to improve the livestock on the island. Pat Whithorne interviews the British farmer responsible for the shipment of the animals, Tim Barrington (12:01-14:44
Caribbean Report 18-09-1990
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:42)2. In the largest drug bust in the history of the Dominican Republic, the authorities seized over 1000 kilos of cocaine. Jean Michel Caroit reports that out of the 17 people arrested, most were from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic (00:43-02:32)3. Former US President, Jimmy Carter, visits Haiti to monitor the upcoming electoral process. His mission will include talks with the President of Haiti, the Electoral Council, political and community leaders and the Head of the Haitian armed forces. Dr. Robert Pascal accompanies Jimmy Carter and is interviewed by Pat Whitehorne (02:33-06:06)4. The International Coffee Organization has begun two weeks of talks in London in an effort to stabilize the world coffee price. Robin Stainer, Commodity Analyst, states that a dispute over market shares is a major stumbling block at the meeting (06:07-08:41)5. Pat Thompson, Head of the Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce, anticipates an increase in Canadian investments in the Caribbean. Sandra Baptiste interviews Pat Thompson after his recent attendance at the meeting of the Advisory Group of the Canadian-Caribbean Business Cooperation Office in Ottawa (08:42-11:41)6. Possible technical assistance for South Africa should it join the Commonwealth funding to protect the environment and general funding for next year were the main issues discussed by the Board of Representatives of the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation. The Board met in Port of Spain at the Commonwealth Finance Ministers Conference. Debbie Ransome interviews Bill Montgomery, Managing Director of the CFTC (11:42-13:56)7. Debbie Ransome reports on the mysterious demolition of the buildings on the compound of the Jamaat al Muslimeen in Port of Spain, Trinidad (13:57-15:02
Caribbean Report 16-05-1990
No full textElections day in the Dominican Republic and amongst the first to vote was Juan Bosch, the frontrunner in the election race according to all the polls. The morning period saw long lines at the polling stations without any major incidence reported. Secondly, Vere Bird Sr., the Prime Minister of Antigua, met with his Cabinet and they agreed on the terms of reference for the Commission of Enquiry to investigate the arms scandal in Antigua. Whilst the meeting was in progress, the two opposition parties, the UNDP and the ACLM, joined forces to protest outside the prime minister’s office. Following the Financial News, the Green Parties in the European Parliament failed to block parliamentary approval of the fourth Lome agreement on trade and aid between the EEC and the ACP group of countries. The report concludes with the announcement by the United States that it has resumed official aid to Haiti after a one-year suspension due to evidence of political fraud in the national elections and continuing abuse of human rights.1. Headlines (00:00-00:36)2. Opposition leader in the Dominican Republic warns of confusion in the voting procedures. Jean Michel Caroit reports from Santo Domingo (00:37-02:27)3. Antiguan Cabinet agrees on the terms of reference for the arms scandal enquiry. Comments from Tim Hector, leader of the Antigua Caribbean Liberation Movement (02:28-04:33)4. Financial News. Robin Stainer, Commodity Analyst, comments on the price of cocoa on the world market (04:34-06:08)5. Europe's Green Parties are unsuccessful in their bid to block Lome IV. Kevin Ashford reports with an interview with Michael McGowan, British Labour Member (06:09-08:17)6. United States announces the resumption of official aid to Haiti. Adrian Porter reports from New York and Michael Norton reports from Port-au-Prince (08:18-14:26
Caribbean Report 01-03-1990
No full textIncludes a musical interlude at the beginning of the report.First time in sixteen years the English cricket team registers a test triumph over the West Indies by winning the first test of the five test series at Sabina Park, Jamaica. Following the Financial News, the Caricom ministers call for a face-to-face meeting with the Foreign Minister of the Dominican Republic to explain his country’s position on the export of bananas to Europe. The next segment covers the potential row between the Caribbean countries and Africa over the election of a Director General for Brussels-based Centre for the Development of ACP Industry. The report concludes with the proposal by the new government of Belize to deregulate the media.1. Headlines (00:00-01:36)2. First victory for the English cricket team against the West Indies in 16 years. Comments from West Indies' Captain Vivian Richards, England's Captain, Graham Gooch and England's Captain in 1974 Mike Denness (01:37-04:23)3. Financial News. Robin Stainer, commodity analyst, comments on the rising price of cocoa (04:24-06:03)4. Caricom ministers call for a March 18th meeting with the Secretary of States for Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic. Interview with George Mallet, St. Lucia's Trade Minister (06:04-09:54)5. Competition for another top ACP post weakens relations between the Caribbean and Africa. Shada Islam reports from Brussels (09:55-12:44)6. Deregulation of the media in Belize. Jerry Timmins interviews Said Musa, Belize's Minister for Economic Development and Education (12:45-15:46
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