1993 January-June CR http://hdl.handle.net/2139/11197 2013-05-20T05:34:33Z 2013-05-20T05:34:33Z Ransome, Debbie (anchor) Allen, Gary (correspondent) Meeks, Brian (interviewee) Robersts, Michael (correspondent) Brenner, Philip (interviewee) Sarandon, Susan (interviewee) Robbins, Tim (interviewee) http://hdl.handle.net/2139/13134 2012-08-28T13:45:42Z 1993-03-30T00:00:00Z

Caribbean Report 30-03-1993 Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Meeks, Brian (interviewee); Robersts, Michael (correspondent); Brenner, Philip (interviewee); Sarandon, Susan (interviewee); Robbins, Tim (interviewee) In Jamaica the 1993 general elections has been marred by violence and apparent malfunctioning of the election machinery. There have been widespread system problems both manual and mechanical with the flawed addendum to the voting process and late as well as no distribution of ballot boxes to the various polling stations. This has incited in alarming incidents of violence resulting in fatalities and serious injuries – correspondent Gary Allen reports. Correspondent Gary Duffy has also been monitoring the series of violent of events and reports from Kingston. Debbie Ransome interviews political scientist Dr. Brian Meeks who expresses his analysis of the situation and the dangerous election climate in Jamaica. The Jamaican community in New York has been following reports on the elections campaign in Jamaica. Michael Roberts – editor of New York’s Carib News correspondent and the is interviewed by correspondent Ransome regarding rumours of clashes between PNP and JLP supporters in New Your among the Jamaican community following the elections result in Jamaica – Michael Roberts that the New York Jamaican is taking it in stride contrary to their Caribbean community. Rikki Singh, a senior journalist based in Barbados in an interview with corespondent Debbie Ransome states that the Jamaican elections has not been given major media coverage in Barbados, since the media was at the time taken up with the coverage of West Indies cricket. Prof. Philip Brenner, Director, US Foreign Policy Field School of International Service, American University, Washington also gives Debbie Ransome his views on the effect of the violent events surrounding Jamaica’s elections, the media attention being paid to Jamaica in the US, and how the results would affect foreign relations between the two countries especially in respect to CARICOM. Barbados and Cuba saw alterations to their existing parliaments. In Barbados trade unionist Leroy Trotman carried out a threat to quit the party, this came as a result of his dissatisfaction over the new incomes policy announced by PM Erskine Sandiford. MP Trotman announced his resignation in parliament as an independent. And, in Cuba 37 year old Roberto Robina has been sworn in as Foreign Minister. He is the youngest person to be given that portfolio in Cuba. However, Cuban observers have noted that his relative lack of foreign policy experience and the fact that several other senior party member shave have been overlooked. The plight of HIV infected Haitians was addressed at the Oscar Awards as Hollywood couple Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins just before announcing the awards called on the Clinton administration to release the 266 Haitians being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba because they were HIV infected. Both Sarandon and Robbins made a public appeal to the Clinton administration on behalf of the Haitian refugees, saying that HIV was not a crime and to please admit the infected refugees into the United States. Once again, the Jamaica elections and the violence situation resurfaces in this BBC Caribbean report, as correspondent Gary Duffy reports from Kingston to correspondent Debbie Ransome on the chaotic and violent election day in Jamaica. Duffy describes the day’s violent events, the general mood, climate in Jamaica on election day as it unfolds.

1993-03-30T00:00:00Z Rowe, Yvette (anchor) Allen, Gary (correspondent) Conklin, Geraldine (correspondent) http://hdl.handle.net/2139/13132 2012-08-28T13:51:42Z 1993-03-29T00:00:00Z

Caribbean Report 29-03-1993 Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Conklin, Geraldine (correspondent) There is mounting concern over escalating election violence in Jamaica with shootings in which at least seven (7) people were killed. This is in addition to the controversy over the computer problems that resulted in an inaccurate voters’ list and discrepancies over parishes, addresses and voting positions. An emergency news conference has been called by the Jamaican Labour Party to highlight the issues to the media in an addendum to the voters’ list – correspondent Gary Allen reports. Voters in the French Caribbean went to the polls in the second round of French elections. Journalist Geraldine Conklin, in an interview with correspondent Yvette Rowe gives her views about the political climate in the French region, and how this is affecting the region from a socio-economic standpoint. She also noted that most supporters of the Rightist Party are hoping for big changes in the Caribbean especially in terms of employment, social and fiscal structures. However, the agriculturalists and farmers are hoping for changes in the area of tax restructuring. Trinidadian born Dr. David Lewis, Head of Puerto Rico’s Caribbean Development Programme; who was responsible for the 936 Programme is leaving office. The future of the programme is under review in Washington - correspondent Yvette Rowe in an interview with Dr. Lewis asks him about the timing of his departure from office. He noted that this is common when a new administration comes into office, yet he was a bit disappointed because he dedicated a significant portion of his career to the development the Caribbean area under the programme. He noted that this is common when a new administration comes into office, yet he was a bit disappointed because he dedicated a significant portion of his career to the development the Caribbean area under the programme. The mayor of the Haitian capital Port au Prince - Evans Paul at his London conference address organized by the London based Haiti Supporter Group, said that one phone call from the United States could change the situation in his country by restoring democracy Haiti. In an interview with correspondent Ronnie Bhola - Maria Martin a member of both Amnesty International and the Haiti Support Group expresses her views on the incidents of the noted human rights violations situation in Haiti under former President Aristide’s rule. Reporter Greg Chamberlain of the British Guardian newspaper also shares his concerns with correspondent Ronnie Bhola. A US federal court has ordered the US government to either provide adequate medical treatment for the HIV affected Haitians at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba or move them elsewhere. The US government has been given ten (10) days to comply, and a spokesman for the US justice department said that they don’t know how they will do it. One suggestion was to take the HIV infected refugees to Miami, since they were already given clearance to enter the US to continue their claim for refugee status. However, despite this they were barred by a law that prohibits HIV infected Haitians entrance into the US. Rolande Dorancy of the Haitian Refugee Centre in Miami sees the court order as a welcome sign, whereby the Haitian refugees would be able to receive treatment and be with their respective families – correspondent Yvette Rowe reports.

1993-03-29T00:00:00Z Rowe, Yvette (anchor) Allen, Gary (correspondent) Seaga, Edward (interviewee) Bernal, Richard (interviewee) Noblet, Kevin (correspondent) Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent) Griffith, Leslie (interviewee) http://hdl.handle.net/2139/13131 2012-08-28T13:54:21Z 1993-03-26T00:00:00Z

Caribbean Report 26-03-1993 Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Seaga, Edward (interviewee); Bernal, Richard (interviewee); Noblet, Kevin (correspondent); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Griffith, Leslie (interviewee) In Jamaica due to computer problems that resulted in an inaccurate voters list – polling for the general lists had to be called off and the balloting postponed. Opposition Jamaica Labour Party leader - Edward Seaga who expressed concern about the readiness of the electoral machinery to deal with the upcoming elections and that it could have serious legal implications - correspondent Gary Allen reports. A proposal is being considered in Washington to give Caribbean countries access to NAFTA for a three year grace period, during which they will enjoy the trade benefits enjoyed by Mexico. Dr. Richard L. Bernal Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States has been at the forefront of these discussions and NAFTA lobbying. In an interview with BBC correspondent Yvette Rowe - journalist Kevin Noblet of Puerto Rico gives his views and analysis on Puerto Rico’s Governor Pedro Rossello proposed changes to the 936 Investment Programme. Barbados MP Leroy Trotman is still keeping people guessing over speculations that he intends to resign his government seat as a member of the ruling Democratic Party. His decision stems from his dissatisfaction about Barbados Prime Minister Erskine Sandiford calling for a two year wage freeze for both public and private sector workers. Mr. Trotman did say that he would reveal his decision when the time is right – correspondent Sandra Baptiste reports. The mayor of the Haitian capital Port au Prince Evans Paul is a supporter of former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, and also a victim of the 1991 Haitian Coup. Mr. Paul will be addressing a conference in London organized by the London based Haiti Support Group on the need to restore democracy to Haiti and President Aristide to power. Rev. Leslie Griffith is the organisation’s chairman and says that Mr. Paul’s visit is part of a campaign to heighten awareness in Europe about the situation in Haiti – correspondent Yvette Rowe reports from an interview with Rev. Leslie Griffith.

1993-03-26T00:00:00Z Ransome, Debbie (anchor) Fraser, Tony (correspondent) Rowe, Yvette (correspondent) Norton, Michael (correspondent) Yakov, Carol (correspondent) Fadipe, Charlotte (correspondent) Roberstson, Benson (interviewee) Patterson, PJ (interviewee) Meeks, Brian (interviewee) Croskell, Hugh (correspondent) http://hdl.handle.net/2139/13130 2012-08-28T13:57:18Z 1993-03-25T00:00:00Z

Caribbean Report 25-03-1993 Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Yakov, Carol (correspondent); Fadipe, Charlotte (correspondent); Roberstson, Benson (interviewee); Patterson, PJ (interviewee); Meeks, Brian (interviewee); Croskell, Hugh (correspondent) Following the arrest of Trinidad’s most wanted man - Dole Chadee, who has been at large for many years. Chadee was actually charged for murder, and as a result of his arrest the government has once again turned its attention on combating crime. This has raised much discussion about implementing legislations for - anti- money laundering, phone tapping and setting up witness protection programmes - correspondent Tony Fraser reports. Aides to President Bill Clinton are studying proposed changes to the 936 Investment Programme following a meeting with Puerto Rican Governor Pedro Rossello. Governor Rossello put forward these changes in an attempt to change the plans of the Clinton administration about cutting some of the pillars of the 936 exercise, as part of Clinton’s budget cutting exercise – Yvette Rowe reports. Environmental conditions at Latin American banana plantations have come under scrutiny on British television. A BBC programme looks at the banana wars, as the Caribbean and Latin America fight over access to the European market. The assignment programme dealt with both sides of the argument but then focused on the environmental risk of dollar banana producers, showing that the Latin America banana industry is damaging much of Latin America itself, for example in Costa Rica - the environmental damage to the coral reefs has also significantly affected the tourism industry as well. Correspondent - Charlotte Fadipe reports from an interview with Benson Roberstson, Marine Biologist and a concerned hotelier. Race continues to be an issue during Jamaica’s elections campaign, through the employment of subtle music and slogans at campaigns, promoting an undercurrent that suggests that Prime Minister PJ Patterson is “black and one of us” meaning that he is of Jamaican birth versus his political opponent - Edward Seaga, who was born in the United States. However, Prime Minister PJ Patterson continues to promote the message of national unity. Dr. Brian Meeks, Social Scientists in an interview with correspondent Yvette Rowe gives his analysis of the political climate surrounding the elections campaigning. Since the September 1990 Coup, Haiti’s media has come under increasing pressure from the de facto authorities. This BBC Caribbean Report begins with the voice of Radio Tropique – journalist Corlson Dormé, who was kidnapped and badly beaten while covering a demonstration. Correspondents Hugh Croskell, Michael Norton and Carol Yakov all report on how journalists have coped over the last seventeen (17) months, and the negative reactions of the Haitian military (dictatorship)towards the media’s coverage of political and social issues and the consequences in Haiti.

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