1997 January-June CR

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    Caribbean Report 21-03-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-21) Orr, Carol (anchor); Anthony, Kenny (interviewee); Boze, Lawrence (interviewee); Calderon, Lawson (interviewee); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Premdas, Ralph (interviewee); Gurshant, Hank (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    St Lucia Labour Party acting chairman has resigned. Leader of the St Lucia Labour Party says he is not surprised by his resignation. Next, the National Bar Association, an organisation of Afro-American lawyers has given its support to the defender of the European banana regime following this damming report by the World Trade Organisation. In the following, the government of the Dominican Republic has formally agreed to grant asylum to some of the Marxist guerrillas holding seventy two hostages at the Japanese ambassador’s residence in Peru. Next, in Guyana the appointment of Janet Jagan, the country’s new prime minister has been rejected by several opposition parties. Also, it is believe that Mrs Jagan could be in line for the presidency. In Suriname, legal moves are being considered to bring under control the unofficial pyramid investment schemes operating there.
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    Caribbean Report 28-02-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-02-28) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Anthony, Kenny (interviewee); Lansico, Romanas (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Fray, Bobby (interviewee); Grant, Jennifer (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In research undertaken by the American Association for World Health, the inclusion of food and medicine in the US embargo against Cuba is being challenged. Next, in Jamaica a PNP political activist is gunned down in Kingston. Next, both political parties have raised the possibility of violence in St. Lucia’s upcoming general elections which are constitutional due in April. In the following segment, another member of parliament has defected from the opposition to the government. He has declared himself an independent and without a few hours accepts a ministerial post from the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. In the final segment, one of Britain’s most famous actresses has died of a heart attack.
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    Caribbean Report 28-05-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-05-28) Richards, Ken (anchor); Anthony, Kenny (interviewee); Gajadar, Rupert (interviewee); Marville, Orlando (interviewee); Short, Clare (interviewee); Mieres, Claude (interviewee); Howard, Michael (interviewee); Chakrabarti, Rita (correspondent); Cohen, Tommy (interviewee); Blackwell, Chris (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Prime Minister Kenny Anthony has said that the banana situation in St. Lucia will be a major priority for the new Labour administration. He is, also, defending his government’s decision to undertake an emergency audit of state revenue. Next, in New York today Caricom and UN officials resume cooperation talks, the central trust being how to join to fight the trafficking of drugs. Yesterday the meeting focused on the signing of an agreement to improve cooperation between the Secretariat in Georgetown and the United Nations. Next, United States President Bill Clinton and European leaders meeting in the Dutch capital have pledged continue US backing for Europe in the next century. On the agenda were trade deals including measures to combat customs fraud and the smuggling of chemical use in the manufacture of illegal drugs, resolving differences on a long awaited agreement to co-ordinate trade standards. There were also outstanding matters on a number of issues including attempts by Washington to block trade with Cuba. Next, in Britain the Secretary of State for International Development says she is in search of an optimistic model to help eradicate poverty. In the case of the Caribbean she says that Britain remains acutely aware that treats to the region’s banana industry could lead to a serious social and economic crisis. Still in Britain, under the primary purpose rule people wanting to marry British citizens have to prove that their main aim is not to simply settle in Britain, however, this rule is being reviewed. Finally, founder and producer of Jamaica’s Reggae Sunsplash has died.