Caribbean Report 15-07-1999
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1999-07-15
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1. Headlines with anchor Orin Gordon (00:00 - 00:30)
2. Belizean opposition leader Manuel Esquivel discusses measures by Great Britain to protect business interest of entrepreneur and Belizean Ambassador to the UN Michael Ashcroft. Mr. Ashcroft’s business dealings has been under intense scrutiny by the British media. David Mackilligin former British High Commissioner discusses Ashcroft’s role in changing the legislative framework in Belize banking sector. Keith Stone Greaves reports (00:31 -03:32)
3. The British Minister responsible for the overseas territories Elizabeth Conway Symons expresses concerns about the ongoing political crisis in Anguilla and the need for a stable political environment. Chief Minister Hubert Hughes is leading a minority government following the resignation of Finance minister Victor Banks resigned and there has been no move by the governing party to resolve the impasse (03:33 – 04:21)
4. Partial privatization is the term being used by British government to describe its plans to restructure the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) to conduct its affairs as a business enterprise and reduce dependence on government subventions. CDC Chief Executive Roy Reynolds discusses the organisation’s continued role in new public/private partnership and as a reliable source of development aid to less developed countries (04:22 – 07:25)
5. Rum producers in the Caribbean region are expressing concern over the what is perceived as impending loss of protection and preferential market share amidst changing international agreements brought into line by WTO. CARICOM chief negotiator Sir Shridath Ramphal analyses the future of Caribbean rum industry. Patrick Mayers Chairman of West Indian Rum and Spirit Association explains the extent of current restrictions. Ken Richards reports on the difficult task ahead in protecting the industry as existing protocols are reviewed in current negations (07:26 - 09:48)
6. Head of US Chamber of Commerce Tom Donohue concludes a visit to Cuba aimed at improving relations between business sectors in the US and Cuba. Mr. Donohue is a well known opponent of the 40 year American trade embargo and hopes his visit will provide solid argument for ending it. He gives his assessment of his visit. Keith Stone Greaves and Tom Gibb report (09:49 – 12:24)
7. A CARICOM team flies into Haiti to review conditions for previously delayed parliamentary elections. A Haitian based human rights group is calling for the postponement of elections until political instability and violence ends. BBC correspondent Iain Bruce reports from Port Au Prince and interviews Haitians on the prevailing conditions and difficulty for democracy to take root (12:25 – 15:29)
2. Belizean opposition leader Manuel Esquivel discusses measures by Great Britain to protect business interest of entrepreneur and Belizean Ambassador to the UN Michael Ashcroft. Mr. Ashcroft’s business dealings has been under intense scrutiny by the British media. David Mackilligin former British High Commissioner discusses Ashcroft’s role in changing the legislative framework in Belize banking sector. Keith Stone Greaves reports (00:31 -03:32)
3. The British Minister responsible for the overseas territories Elizabeth Conway Symons expresses concerns about the ongoing political crisis in Anguilla and the need for a stable political environment. Chief Minister Hubert Hughes is leading a minority government following the resignation of Finance minister Victor Banks resigned and there has been no move by the governing party to resolve the impasse (03:33 – 04:21)
4. Partial privatization is the term being used by British government to describe its plans to restructure the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) to conduct its affairs as a business enterprise and reduce dependence on government subventions. CDC Chief Executive Roy Reynolds discusses the organisation’s continued role in new public/private partnership and as a reliable source of development aid to less developed countries (04:22 – 07:25)
5. Rum producers in the Caribbean region are expressing concern over the what is perceived as impending loss of protection and preferential market share amidst changing international agreements brought into line by WTO. CARICOM chief negotiator Sir Shridath Ramphal analyses the future of Caribbean rum industry. Patrick Mayers Chairman of West Indian Rum and Spirit Association explains the extent of current restrictions. Ken Richards reports on the difficult task ahead in protecting the industry as existing protocols are reviewed in current negations (07:26 - 09:48)
6. Head of US Chamber of Commerce Tom Donohue concludes a visit to Cuba aimed at improving relations between business sectors in the US and Cuba. Mr. Donohue is a well known opponent of the 40 year American trade embargo and hopes his visit will provide solid argument for ending it. He gives his assessment of his visit. Keith Stone Greaves and Tom Gibb report (09:49 – 12:24)
7. A CARICOM team flies into Haiti to review conditions for previously delayed parliamentary elections. A Haitian based human rights group is calling for the postponement of elections until political instability and violence ends. BBC correspondent Iain Bruce reports from Port Au Prince and interviews Haitians on the prevailing conditions and difficulty for democracy to take root (12:25 – 15:29)