Caribbean Report 02-02-1994

Abstract

In this report, Gregory Smith a key figure in the investigation of Dr. Walter Rodney's death outlines his conditions for testifying in any inquiry; hospitality ministers have been installed along the Antigua and Barbuda coastline after the murder of four foreginers; the British press continues to speculate on the reasons for the murder ;Antigua ad Barbuda's High Commissioner to London discusses how he has been dealing with the press on the matter and; a commission recommends that the supervision of St. Maarten be extended.

Description

Table of Contents

1. Headlines (00:00-00:33)
2. Gregory Smith, a former Guyanese Defence force corporal and a key figure in the investiagtion into the death of Dr. Walter Rodney claims he is willing to testify in any inquiry as long as certain conditions outlined by him are met. Hugh Crosskill reports (00:33-04:28)
3. Tourism Minister of Antigua Dr. Rodney Williams has said that hospitality officers have ben installed along the Antigua and Barbuda coastline to detect criminals following the murder of four people abroad a yacht. Williams discloses how the new plan could protect those visiting the region(04:28-06:38)
4. The British press continues to speculate on the causes of the murder of four persons abroad the yacht "Challenger" off the island of Antigua. Debbie Ransome reports (06:39-08:46)
5. Antigua and Barbuda's Police Commissioner Edric Potter said that the is concerned about allegations being made about the murder which took place abroad the boat. And Antigua and Barbuda's High Commissioner to London James Thomas discusses how he has been dealing with press enquiries related to the murder of the four persons and the speculation about the reason for the murder (08:47-11:39)
6. A commission established to evaluate the higher supervision imposed on St. Martin by the Netherlands government, has called for the supervision to be extended. Mike Jarvis reports (11:40-14:45)
7. Wrap up and theme music (14:46-14:54)

Keywords

Murder-Investigation -- Guyana, Murder-Investigation -- Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Martin (West Indies)

Citation