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Caribbean Report 23-04-1992
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:00)2. The West Indies Cricket Team beats South Africa with a 52 run victory in Barbados. West Indies Cricket Board President Clyde Walcott comments on the team's transitioning (00:43-02:36)3. St. Lucian Opposition Politician George Odlum, talks about the impact the allegations of sexual impropriety against Prime Minister John Compton will have on his party’s chances in Monday’s elections (02:37-05:02)4. St. Lucia’s Information Minister Romanos Lansico vows that publisher of the St. Lucia Star, Rick Wayne will be run out of the country should the ruling United Workers Party win the elections (05:-05:16)5. Correspondent Lionel Martin reports on Havana’s reaction to the Bush administration’s directive to close American ports to cargo and cruise ships that trade with Cuba. The response was published in Cuba’s official newspaper Granma (05:20-07:09)6. The international community reacts to the new extension of the trade embargo set against Cuba by the Bush administration. Robert Levine, US Treasury Department Spokesman, Michael Krinsky lawyer and partner in a law firm, Ernest Corado President of the American Institute of Merchant Ships and the London based International Chamber of Shipping believe that the directive will affect free trade (07:10-13:53)7. Caribbean Rights arranges the visit of Professor Gladstone Mills of Jamaica, Attorney Frank Solomon of Trinidad and Tobago and political Scientist P. Emmanuel to Guyana on May 10 to evaluate the country’s readiness for the upcoming general elections (13:54-14:20
Caribbean Report 11-07-1991
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:34)2. In an interview with Caribbean Report, the West Indies Cricket Board’s President, Clyde Walcott, defends his decision not to support the return of South Africa to the International Cricket Council. He states it was purely a matter of principle, as well as the WICBC was not given ample time to discuss the item on the agenda and he objected to the haste of the ICC in readmitting South Africa to the international cricket world (00:35-04:23)3. The world’s major international aid donors meet in Paris and agree to provide Haiti with $350 million in assistance. The donors preferred not to commit any further aid to Guyana until the upcoming elections in November. Andrew Bell reports from Paris (04:24-06:25)4. At last week’s Caricom Heads of Governments meeting in St. Kitts a committee was formed to mediate in the current dispute between Haiti and the Dominican Republic over the deportation of Haitians from the Dominican Republic. In addition, the Caricom governments are criticized over their failure to condemn the use of child labour on the sugar plantations in the Dominican Republic. Comments from the new Caricom Chairman Dr. Kennedy Simmons and Bill O’Neil of the Washington based Lawyers Committee for Human Rights (06:26-10:08)5. Caribbean branches of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International are ordered to shut down operations due to an announcement from the Bank of England which uncovered massive fraud within the BCCI. Debbie Ransome reports from Trinidad on actions being taken to safeguard local deposits in the BCCI. Mike Jarvis reports on BBCI banks in Jamaica and Barbados with interviews with Dr. Owen Jefferson Senior Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Jamaica and Dr. Curley King Central Bank Governor of Barbados (10:09-13:54)6. President of the WICBC, Clyde Walcott, further comments on the ICC’s decisions to implement rules limiting only one bouncer per batsman per over and harsher fines for teams failing to bowl an average of 15 overs per hour (13:55-14:50
Caribbean Report 21-03-1996
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:50)2. The United States says it is committed to helping democray in Haiti succeed. President Bill Clinton is interviewed and Chris Morris reports (00:51-02:58)3. Miami's reputation as a premier aviation hub for the Caribbean and Latin America may be lost if Cuba were to carry out its repeated threat to close its airspace to US airlines. Also, the United States does not allow Cuba airplanes to fly over their country. Nicole Lewis reports (02:59-05:22)4. South Africa and the West Indies at odds over the 2003 Cricket World Cup. Steve Camacho, West Indies Cricket Board of Control and President of the International Cricket Council Sir Clyde Walcott are interviewed (05:23-11:56)5. In Guyana, operators of the Omai Gold Mine say that the safety problems have been ironed out. Colin Smith reports (11:57-13:01)6. After several years of research the Caribbean English Dictionary has finally arrived. Professor Richard Allsopp, UWI, Barbados is interviewed (13:02-15:20
Caribbean Report 05-11-1999
No full text1. Headlines with anchor Debbie Ransome (00:00 - 00:26)2. A special edition of BBC Caribbean report pays tribute to cricketer Malcom Marshall, age 41, who died in his native country Barbados from Colon Cancer on November 4, 1999. Malcolm is hailed as cricket best pace bowler. English players wore black arm bands on the current South African tour and one minute silence was scheduled in the Australia vs Pakistan match. (00:26 –01:00)3. BBC Correspondent Orin Gordon presents an overview of the career of a sportsman known as an intelligent bowler who was heralded as second to Gary Sobers taking more than 100 wickets and scored 1,000 runs (01:01 – 3:31)4. Debbie Ransome interviews former WI captain Vivian Richards, cricket administrator Clyde Walcott and veteran cricket commentator Tony Cozier. Interviewees share tributes and favorite memories on Marshal professionalism, prowess as coach, cricketer, mentor and inspiration to younger players (03:32 – 10:36)5. Cuba and Holland signs investment promotion agreement to boost trade between two the countries. Current trade is valued at 2 million dollars a year (10:37 – 11:00)6. In Jamaica a Commission of Enquiry was launched into to the circumstances following escape of 20 prisoners form maximum security prison. Karen Weir reports (11:01 – 13:02)7. Tributes paid to Malcolm March by international cricketers including Ian Botham, David Gower, Wasim Ackram, Imran Khan, Colin Croft and Michael Holding (13:03 – 15: 23
Caribbean Report 15-08-1988
No full textThis edition of BBC Caribbean Report focus on critical issues facing banana growers in the Winward Islands as the lifitng of the EU trade embargo draws closer. The program also highlights a popular newspaper's call for the stopping of the annual Notting Hill Carnival celebrations, following a case of pre-Carnival violence in the Shepherd's Bush area involving some young perpetrators. Finally, in news of sport, the program features cameo interviews with heavyweight contender Frank Bruno ahead of his title bout with Mike Tyson, and track and field, athletes Derek Redmond, Colin Johnson and Fiona May competing in the athletic championships at Gateshead.1. Headlines: (00:00 - 00:37)2. Winward Islands Banana Association (WINBAN) Chairman Vanus John Charles rejects a suggestion by Dominican politician Roosevelt (“Rosie”) Douglas that regional banana producers join the Panama-based International Exporters Cartel. Douglas sees this move as a strategy to mitigate the effects of the lifting of trade embargo by the European Union among its EEC member states in 1992, but Mr. John Charles expresses a differing opinion. (00:44 -04:00)3. The Evening Standard newspaper advocates the stopping of Notting Hill Carnival, in the aftermath of trouble associated with pre-carnival activities in the Shepherd’s Bush area. Jerry Timmins reports on the incident, which has sparked several exaggerated and inaccurate reports of violence. (04:02-06:58)4. Daily Financial Report: (07:05-08:06)5. Sports News -- (Boxing): BBC Correspondent Mike Straw interviews Frank Bruno, British heavyweight boxer regarding his pending title bout with heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, scheduled for October 8th.at Wembley Stadium. Bruno expresses confidence in his chances of victory against the unbeaten American. (08:12-11:08)6. Sports News (continued)-- (Athletics): This segment features brief highlights of the pre-Olympic athletic competition at Gateshead, England and includes brief interviews with sprinters Derek Redmond and Colin Johnson and women’s long-jump hopeful Fiona May.(11:09-13:49)7. Sports News – (Cricket): Hugh Crosskill briefly interviews Clyde Walcott, recently appointed President of the West Indies Cricket Board of Control (WICB). Walcott was in London to attend an International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting, and to have a look at the West Indies team in action. Crosskill asks Walcott about his planned achievements for West Indies cricket during his term of office. (13:50-14:39
Caribbean Report 05-09-1988
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:30)2. Trinidad and Tobago drafts AIDS discrimination legislation to protect AIDS victims. This legislation is the first of its kind in the region. BBC correspondent Hugh Crosskill interviews Ms Beulah Duke, coordinator of Trinidad and Tobago’s AIDS program regarding the draft legislation. Ms. Duke notes that the legislation is meant to protect the both rights of those infected as well as the rights of those who are not. (00:31-03:29)3. Attempts by the US to bring senior foreign officials to justice for alleged involvement in drug trafficking have brought a “diplomatic backlash” from CARICOM leaders who complained directly to President Reagan that the US was going too far in the drug war and could provoke a rift between the US and its Caribbean allies. Pending a response from President Reagan to CARICOM, BBC correspondent Allan Tomlinson interviews Ann Wrobleski, American Assistant Secretary of State for Narcotic Affairs. Wrobleski notes that despite the complaint, the US would not back down as it seeks to protect itself despite risks to foreign relations. She further notes that despite the high level profile of certain individuals, investigations had to continue based on clear evidence and a judicial process. (03:30-07:15)4. Financial Report. Pat Whitehorn BBC Correspondent briefly interviews BBC’s economic correspondent James Morgan regarding an overall assessment of the Cocoa and Coffee markets. (07:23-09:21)5. Black British M.P. Bernie Grant speaks with the BBC’s Pat Whitehorn regarding some areas of concerns arising out of a holiday trip to the Caribbean. Among his concerns is Britain’s failure to keep post-Independence financial aid commitments to some of its former colonies in the Caribbean. He notes that the criteria for accessing assistance grants and loans to these former colonies was too strict. In light of poverty levels and hardships being experienced by these small states, Mr. Grant promises to seek an explanation when he returns to Britain, as to why the available funds are not being accessed. Another area of serious concern for the M.P. is the pending European single market and its impact on exports from the Caribbean. (09:25-12:16)6. Amidst mounting calls for English cricketer Graham Gooch to be banned from the English tour of India, and threats of cancellation of the tour by the England Test and County Cricket Board if Gooch is denied a visa, Hugh Crosskill speaks to West Indies Cricket Board President Clyde Walcott for his views on the situation as well as the West Indies’ position on its players with links to South Africa. Walcott notes that in an effort to avoid a split in cricket along racial lines, a resolution was drafted and was soon to be tabled. He notes however, that essentially any players from visiting teams who are disallowed by governments would have to be replaced. (12:17-14:33
Caribbean Report 22-07-1996
No full text1. Headlines (00:00-00:40)2. A former soldier in Haiti is assassinated and an attempt made on the life of a pro-Aristide politician amidst threats of a destablising campaign. Michael Norton reports (00:41-03:38)3. Rules of engagement which would press for respect for women in politics is the way forward St. Lucian Prime Minister Vaughn Lewis has announced while addressing a seminar in Castries on women in decision making. Attorney General and Minister for Women's Affairs Lorraine Williams and Prime Minister Vaughn Lewis are interviewed (03:39-05:41)4. Caribbean youths and British Labour Member of Parliament Bernie Grant shares their fears about the region's illicit drug crisis. Labour Member of Parliament Bernie Grant and young people from churches were interviewed (05:42-09:20)5. The British organisation ChildLine has spoken out against what it has labelled blatant unrelated racism directed at children on a daily basis. ChildLine Executive Director Valerie Howard is interviewed (09:21-12:51)6. An India Cricket Board official criticises the West Indies and three test playing nations. Sir Clyde Walcott is interviewed and Warren Gordon reports (12:52-15:22
Caribbean Report 05-04-1995
No full textCaribbean diplomats in Brussels express mixed feelings about the modification of the European Union (EU) controversial banana regime. The European Commission proposed an increase in its tariff quota for bananas imported from Latin America. In Haiti, the government of Jean-Bertrand Aristide is under pressure as accusations of planned electoral fraud and involvement in an assassination plot surface in the run-up to elections in June. Trinidad and Tobago is expected to play a key role as Britain expands its trade and investment ties with Latin America and the Spanish Caribbean. John Jardim, Managing Director of Republic Bank of Trinidad and Tobago comments on what this means for the rest of CARICOM. Hugh Crosskill highlights the angry media and public reactions to the West Indies cricket team after a crushing ten wicket defeat by Australia. Sir Clyde Walcott, former West Indies player and Chairman of the International Cricket Council looks at the weight being carried by the West Indies team. West Indies players Winston Benjamin, Jimmy Adams and Brian Lara comment on the burden of having to balance the pride and pressure of a winning record.1. Headlines with Yvette Rowe (00:00-00:40)2. Caribbean diplomats express mixed feelings about the modification of the EU controversial banana regime (00:41-03:05)3. In Haiti, accusations of planned electoral fraud and involvement in an assassination plot put pressure on President Aristide's government (03:06-06:41)4. Trinidad and Tobago to play a key role as Britain expands its trade and investment ties with Latin America and the Spanish Caribbean (06:42-10:54)5. The West Indies winning record now a burden too heavy to bear after angry media and public reactions to the defeat suffered at the hands of Australia (10:55-14:24)6. Recap of top stories (14:25-14:59
Caribbean Report 29-01-2003
No full text1. Headlines (00:29)2. Trade Unions representing BWIA workers reject the Company’s decision to retrench one quarter of the six hundred plus employees. Conrad Aleong, Chief Executive Officer says severance packages will be significant. However, Christopher Abraham, ACAWU President and Jagdeo Jagroop, President of CATTU promise to challenge the decision. BBC’s Ken Richards reports (00:30-04:30)3. Knowlson Gift, Foreign Affairs Minister of Trinidad and Tobago meets with his British counterpart Jack Straw concerning a travel advisory based upon perceived terrorist activity. Donald Anderson, MP of the governing British Labour Party believes that the issue may be tricky for the Foreign Office to deal with (04:31-05:51)4. President George Bush requests fifteen billion dollars from the US Congress to help combat HIV/AIDS in those neediest in Africa and the Caribbean. Dr. Denzil Douglas, the CARICOM leader spearheading the fight against HIV/AIDS welcomes the initiative as does the United Nations. Pete Ninvalle reports (05:52-07:02)5. The St. Lucia government intends to fight any domestic telephone rate increases within the OECS by Cable and Wireless as it battles on in an open market. Felix Finisterre, Communications, Works and Public Utilities Minister says that though it appears legal, the Company will have to justify such increases. Pete Ninvalle reports (07:03-09:05)6. There’s sharp reaction to barriers being erected in and around Buxton Village, Guyana, a major flash point for racial and criminal activity. However, Randolph Blair, Chairman of the Buxton National Democratic Council says village authorities were not consulted and this will deepen the racial divide. Dr. Roger Luncheon, Head of the Presidential Secretariat says restriction of movement is lamentable but unavoidable. Colin Smith reports (09:06-11:21)7. In sport, FIFA President Sepp Blatter launches an investigation into voting irregularities allegedly involving Caribbean delegates. In cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) will raise concerns about the scheduling of World Cup matches in politically volatile Zimbabwe and in Kenya with its alleged terrorist organizations. Sir Clyde Walcott, former President of the ICC and the West Indies Cricket Board is asked about a West Indies response to security issues in host countries (11:22-14:44)8. British nudists are invited to take part in a world record attempt in Jamaica for the greatest number of couples getting married naked. At least fifty couples are expected to tie the knot at Hedonism III Resort, Jamaica. Ken Richards reports (14:45-15:31
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