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Item Caribbean Report 01-10-1997(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-10-01) Richards, Ken (anchor); Foulkes, George (interviewee); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Brimelow, Adam (correspondent); Thomas, Moya (correspondent); Watson, Rob (correspondent); Brown, Oswald (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 01-11-1996(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-11-01) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); King, Stephenson (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Fergus, Howard (interviewee); Meade, Jacinta (interviewee); Trent, William (interviewee); Ramphal, Shridath (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 02-04-1996(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-04-02) Orr, Carol (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Maharaj, Lawrence (interviewee); Singh, Rickey (interviewee); Rifkind, Malcolm (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Josie, Peter (interviewee); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Fergus, Howard (interviewee); Rifkind, Malcolm (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 02-04-1997(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-02) Richards, Ken (anchor); Naranjo, Fernando (interviewee); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Lutchman, Joan (interviewee); Blunt, Elizabeth (correspondent); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Simoes, Rene (interviewee); Warner, Jack (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationCaribbean Communities Ambassadors in Washington have raised concerns about the new immigration laws in the United States. Next, Japan says that the Cuban Foreign Minister is to visit Tokyo later this year and the hostage issue in Peru maybe discussed during the visit. Next, an earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale was felt in several regional states including Tobago, St Vincent and Guyana. In the following, St Lucia’s Prime Minister along with his Caricom colleagues have lobbied hard for the future of Caribbean bananas. They fear that the eroding of preferential market taxes could mean drastic results for banana republics with little alternatives. Next, the place of the Caribbean in world tourism is among the subjects to be addressed at a major conference on tourism in the Caribbean which will be held in Nassau, Bahamas. Addressing the conference are the prime ministers of Jamaica, Barbados, Jamaica and St Kitts/Nevis. Finally, the coach of the Jamaican football team has strongly defended its players who were involved in a pitch battle on the field with players from the Mexican Club, Toros Neza in Mexico.Item Caribbean Report 02-12-1996(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-12-02) Orr, Carol (anchor); Grant, Jennifer (correspondent); Seaga, Edward (interviewee); Watson, Ron (correspondent); Burns, Larry (interviewee); Gibb, Tom (correspondent); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Ferret, Grant (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 03-04-1997(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-04-03) Gordon, Ken (anchor); Smith, Lew (correspondent); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Alllen-Young, Grace (interviewee); Salvalle, Olette (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationThere is a high degree of uneasiness on Grenada’s industrial front as workers employed with the Canadian Company, Janin Construction have walked off the job. Next, St Lucia and the other Windward Islands plan to make their concerns over the future of bananas known to President Bill Clinton at a meeting of regional heads with the US leader next month. Next, there has been growing opposition in Guyana to the government’s renaming of the country international airport. In this segment, at least eighty five Haitian children have died after taking contaminated cough medicine imported from Europe. Officials say that medicines that are unacceptable in the developed world should not be made available in poorer countries. Next, Haiti is preparing for local government elections on Sunday. Interest in these elections are reported to be very low. However, the elections is considered very important in bringing authority to parts of the country where it is lacking. Finally, in cricket one of Trinidad and Tobago’s all-rounders have been named one of Wisden’s five cricketers of the year. This is on the basis of his outstanding all round performance in last year’s English Country Championships.Item Caribbean Report 03-07-1996(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-07-03) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Carrington, Edwin (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Pitts, Joseph (interviewee); Thomas, Moya (correspondent); Bird, Lester (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 08-04-1997(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-04-08) Richards, Ken (anchor); Clinton, Bill (interviewee); Rubino, Roberto (interviewee); Hunte, Julian (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (anchor); Cedeno, Wilma (interviewee); Sharpton, Al (interviewee); Abbott, Diane (interviewee); Warner, Jack (interviewee); Kay, Katty; The British Broadcasting CorporationDespite the differences over the Helms-Burton law, the United States and Canada today sounded a note of conciliation on the measure. Cuba’s Foreign Minister has told a business meeting in New Delhi that the world’s non-aligned nations have unanimously condemned the long standing US embargo against the communist island. Next, in St Lucia anti-corruption laws prescribing stiff penalties for public officials found to be in breach of them have been enacted making St Lucia the fifth Caribbean country to enact such legislation. Next, the US based Washington office on Haiti has said the government in Port-au-Prince should not annul the results of Sunday’s local election as requested by the opposition. Also, the Non-profit Research Human Rights Organisation says that while the low voter turnout maybe a lost opportunity to boost democracy in Haiti there will be other opportunities. Next, tension rose high in the Caribbean area of New York City after a white police officer shot to death a Trinidad born youth. Next, a black Labour Party member of parliament has raised concerns that the part of inner London could become like US inner city ghetto. Finally, the President of the regional football body CONCACAF said that the two Trinidadian footballers detained in Lebanon could be release within hours.Item Caribbean Report 08-05-1997(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-05-08) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Plummer, Robert (correspondent); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (anchor); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Kinnock, Glenys (interviewee); Wynn, Terry; Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationThere is continuing uncertainty in Suriname following the closure of a pyramid scheme or a pyramid style investment scheme that is believed to have attracted millions of dollars worth of investment. Next, Caricom leaders are to make one final effort over the weekend to persuade the American President not to pursue the American challenge to the preferential quotas enjoyed by Caribbean bananas in Europe. After consultation among the leaders in Barbados it is agreed that the banana issue has emerged as a great divide between the Americans and the Caribbean ahead of the Summit. The leaders discuss the banana issue as well as the shiprider agreement affecting the region. The three members of the European Parliament on a fact finding visit to the Caribbean have been hearing from the banana industry officials and farmers about the problems facing the industry and the threatened survival of the banana dependent Windward Islands. However, the Members of the European Parliament dismiss any suggestions that the tour is providing false hope to a doomed industry and say that while they cannot make any promises to farmers they are unwavering in their commitment to pressure the European Commission to appeal the World Trade Organisation’s ruling. Next, a new bill is to be introduced into the US Congress could prove to be good news for Caribbean sugar producers. If the bill becomes law it would phase out government subsidies and open up the United States market to heavier imports. Finally, stories of Caribbean interest appearing in the British press.Item Caribbean Report 08-10-1996(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-10-08) Orr, Carol (anchor); Jagan, Cheddi (interivewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); McGuire, Bill (interviewee); Gibb, Tom (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Grant, Bernie (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 11-03-1997(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-11) Richards, Ken (anchor); Perry, Christie (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Lismore, Rennie (interviewee); Greaves, Damian (interviewee); John, Velon (interviewee); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Thomas, Moya (correspondent); Gibb, Tom (correspondent); Kavulich, John (interviewee); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Haynes, Desmond (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationIn the Bahamas, the government, Free National Movement and the Opposition, Progressive Liberal Party are both gearing up for Friday’s general election. Next, general elections are constitutionally due in St Lucia in a couple of weeks, however, there are several dramatic changes in the political landscape. The death of a Labour Party candidate and the resignation from the party of another, raises the prospects of a bye-election before the next general election and the likelihood of a former Opposition leader running as an independent. In the following, Montserrat’s dismissed Agriculture Minister said today that he was not clear on the reasons for his being fired. However, the Chief Minister, said that the Agriculture Minister’s decision to close down the operations of the Land Development Authority without consultation with the rest of the cabinet showed that he was no longer willing to work with the coalition government. Next, tomorrow will be a year that the United States President Bill Clinton signed the controversial Helms-Burton Act. Consequences of this legislation are discussed. Next, former West Indies opening batsman, Desmond Haynes is looking forward to life after retirement as a coach. In the final segment, a Saudi Arabian Bank, which would be guided by Islamic principles, is exploring the possibility of setting up a branch in Trinidad and Tobago.Item Caribbean Report 11-11-1996(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-11-11) Richards, Ken (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Venner, Dwight (interviewee); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Hinkson, Chester (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 13-02-1997(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-02-13) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Ghany, Hamid (interviewee); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); DeSio, Mark (interviewee); Sloley, Cheryl (interviewee); Thompson, Julia (interviewee); Sharma, Dev (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationTalks aimed at preventing the impending strike by pilots for American Airlines, continues today in Washington. The pilots are demanding higher wages. Leaders of the Caribbean Community and the Caribbean Tourism Organisation say there will be serious repercussions for the region’s tourist industry if the strike is not averted. Next, the Opposition Party in Trinidad and Tobago, the People’s National Movement move to expel one of its members of parliament. Mr. Vincent Lasse, defects to the government's side and declares himself an independent. However, hours later he is sworn in as a minister in the coalition government. Next, a report by the United Nations says that the Caribbean’s delicate environment is being harmed by the illegal discharge of industrial waste. Next, a spokesman for United States Senator Jesse Helms says that Senator Helms’ approval of a proposal to greatly expand the number of media outlets in Cuba, is aimed at breaking the information monopoly of the government of President Fidel Castro. Next, the hope of a more efficient flow of aid from the British government to Montserrat is resting on the Duke of York, Prince Andrews’ visit to the island. Next, in Britain today a unanimous verdict of unlawful killing was handed down by the jury of the inquest into the death of black teenager, Stephen Lawrence. Lastly, appeals have been made to Caricom leaders by Caribbean prisoners serving time in New York State prisons to sign a rehabilitation agreement with the United States to help convicts who are sent home.Item Caribbean Report 13-12-1996(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-12-13) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); St. Hill, Philip (interviewee); Annan, Kofi (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Hunte, Peter (interviewee); Bravin, Malcolm (correspondent); Aspinall, Willie (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 14-06-1996(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-06-14) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Alleyne, Brian (interviewee); Cato, Agnes (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Osana, Roy (correspondent); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Agard, Denzil (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 15-10-1997(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-10-15) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Carrington, Edwin (interviewee); Parry, Joseph (interviewee); White, James (correspondent); Compton, John (interviewee); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Joseph, Monica (interviewee); Warner, Jack (interviewee); Mason, Barnaby (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 18-04-1996(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-04-18) Orr, Carol (anchor); Procope, Bryan (interviewee); Al-Massari, Mohammad (interviewee); Douglas, Rosie (interviewee); Bonsor, Rosie (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Symmonds, Donna (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 19-11-1996(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-11-19) Richards, Ken (anchor); Boucher, Carlston (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Lestrade, Swinburne (interviewee); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Mitchell, James (interviewee); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Esquivel, Manuel (interviewee); Jagan, Cheddi (interivewee); Smith, Colin (correspondent); King, Kenneth (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Pankow, Robert (correspondent); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Lall, Kellawan (interviewe); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 20-09-1996(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-09-20) Richards, Ken (anchor); James, Edison (interviewee); Martin, Atherton (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Joseph, Patrick (interviewee); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Donnelly, Brian (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Musa, Said (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 21-11-1996(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-11-21) Richards, Ken (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Boothman, Chris (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Kuei Tung, Brian (interviewee); Grant, Jennifer (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation