1995 January-June CR

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    Caribbean Report 01-03-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-01) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Zabihyan, Kimia (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    An International Narcotics Control Strategy Report compiled by the United States State Department indicated that St. Vincent and the Grenadines is second only to Jamaica in marijuana production. A British television documentary entitled "The Yardies" has provoked a strong reaction from the Jamaican community in the United Kingdom. Caribbean Report plays some highlights from this controversial British television programme. Yvette Rowe reports on the comments the film provoked from the black British press. From Kingston, Jamaica, Gary Alleyne reports on Jamaicans' reactions to "The Yardies" documentary. Kimia Zabihyan, producer of "The Yardies" documentary comments on why she decided to do the documentary and whether she was shocked by the strength of the reaction, both in Britain and Jamaica. In Trinidad, Peter Minshall, designer and mas man, has won the fight for public acceptance to use the Christian praise word "Hallelujah" as the theme and name of his Carnival band.
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    Caribbean Report 01-05-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-05-01) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); O'Connor, Flo (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Hunte, Julian (interviewee); Regis, Ausbert (interviewee); Compton, John (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Campos, Ruben (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Waldron, Michael (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The death of Jamaican prisoner Ivan Morgan continues to raise questions about his medical care whilst in prison. Flo O'Connor of the Jamaican Council on Human Rights expressed concern about the circumstances surrounding the death. The Saint Lucian Opposition plans a protest march against the UN funds scandal and the government's industrial policy. Britain's beleaguered national health service, once the envy of the world, is sending its managers to Cuba for advice on how to run the organization. Belize's Minister of Health and Sport, Ruben Campos comments on how Belize has, so far, taken advantage of Cuban medical expertise. Bertram Niles reports on the findings of Dr. R. Wiseman's study on whether doubles in Trinidad are a national delicacy or a national disaster. At the Scientific Meeting of the Caribbean Medical Research Council there were concerns that Caribbean governments may be ignoring valuable medical research in the region. In cricket, the West Indies will start an uphill struggle when they respond to the Australians mammoth score.
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    Caribbean Report 02-02-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-02) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Davies, Omar (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Barnes, Rory (interviewee); Willabus, Ian (correspondent); Holder, Keith (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, Jamaica's Finance Minister, Omar Davies responds angrily to suggestions that the upsurge of gun violence in Jamaica is being taken too lightly. Journalist Gary Alleyne reports on the inability to identify the factors behind the increase in this type of violence and the effect it is having on the community and the political electorate. Carib Express, the region's newest airline has reported a good response since opening its reservation system. The British General Manager, Rory Barnes states that Carib Express has met nothing but goodwill. BWIA has been holding talks with both Carib Express and LIAT about future cooperation and shared bookings into Eastern Caribbean destinations. Ian Willabus reports on BWIA's plan to step up flights into Guyana which has angered aviation officials in Georgetown. The Cuban Foreign Minister Roberto Robaine has begun an official visit to Nepal. In Barbados, the cricket team has won the Red Stripe Championship after four years in the doldrums. Keith Holder responds to whether Barbadian cricket has regained the depth that made it so dominant in the past.
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    Caribbean Report 03-03-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-03) Orr, Carol (anchor); Gonsalves, Ralph (interviewee); Daniel, Theresa (correspondent); Brenner, Philip (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In St. Vincent, Deputy Leader of the Opposition United Labour Party, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has rejected the US State Department's allegation that election campaigns are funded by drug money. Theresa Daniel reports on the drug eradication efforts of the US and local forces in St. Vincent and whether there is the political and economic will to deal with drug trafficking. Dr. Philip Brenner, a Professor of International Relations at the American University in Washington, analyses what the US hopes to achieve with its drug eradication programme. In Jamaica, thousands of commuters are experiencing a third day of travel chaos on the streets of the capital. The OAS Human Rights Committee is urging the US to end restrictions on the shipping of food and medicines to Cuba. Meanwhile, French companies have wound up a trade mission to Cuba with the announcement of plans for a number of joint ventures. The body of a Canadian holiday maker, who was shot to death in Antigua, was flown home to Canada for burial. In the British Virgin Islands, the first Legislative Council, with both representatives of Districts and At-Large representatives, was sworn in. The Australian cricket team arrives in Barbados for the start of their series in the region. Bertram Niles reports on the atmosphere surrounding the approaching series. The Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku has called on the European Union to quickly make up its mind on the level of aid to be made available to ACP states under the Lome Convention.
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    Caribbean Report 05-01-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-05) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Fairley, Ian (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This report covers the privatization of the British West Indies Airways (BWIA), the national airline of Trinidad and Tobago. The Acker Group, an airline industry consulting and investment organization and its associates are set to be the new majority shareholders in BWIA with remaining shares divided among airline staff and the government. Tony Fraser interviews Trinidad and Tobago's Trade and Industry Minister, Ken Valley about the future for the new BWIA. The Dominican Republic state airline, Dominicana Aviation Company, experienced financial difficulties that left hundreds of passengers stranded over the Christmas and New Year holidays as they were unable to provide the necessary funding for operating the aircrafts. The future of the airline is uncertain as the Dominican government is also facing severe fiscal deficits. Debbie Ransome examines how the international environmental organization, Greenpeace, attempted to block possible passage of a ship transporting nuclear wastes through the Caribbean Sea and the Panama Canal. Head of CARICOM, Prime Minister Owen Arthur of Barbados has issued an official statement against plans to ship hazardous wastes through the Caribbean. Antigua and Barbuda has issued a diplomatic note of protest to the Japanese government on this proposed shipment. Bertram Niles, correspondent, looks at the controversial issue of casino gambling in Barbados. Gary Alleyne reports that in Jamaica, the debate focused on the introduction of casino gambling in Montego Bay as an additional tourist attraction and government may soon green light this. In St. Kitts and Nevis, the search for a new Commissioner of Police has seen the Deputy Police Commissioner of Jamaica, Leslie Harper being interviewed for that position.
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    Caribbean Report 08-03-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-08) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); Boutros-Ghali, Boutros (interviewee); Clinton, Hillary (interviewee); Hewitt, Elaine (interviewee); Daniel, Theresa (correspondent); Mitchell, James (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Seaga, Edward (interviewee); Coughlan, Geraldine (correspondent); Parry, Joseph (interviewee); Vincent, Justin (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Debt forgiveness and women's development are at the top of the agenda at the UN World Summit for Social Development. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, UN Secretary-General and America's First Lady Hillary Clinton both addressed the Summit and focused on the improvement of conditions for women in the developing world. In Saint Vincent, Prime Minister James Mitchell gave his first public reaction to the US drug allegations. Mitchell criticised the report and challenged whether a country could be condemned by a unsubstantiated report. Meanwhile in Jamaica, Edward Seaga, leader of the Opposition Labour Party, criticised the challenge to his leadership and spoke about the recent resignation of party Chairman Bruce Golding. The OECS plans to reach out and increase trade with the French Overseas Departments. Keith Fletcher has been sacked as England's cricket manager following a disastrous England tour of Australia.
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    Caribbean Report 09-03-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-09) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Nuttall, Chris (correspondent); Boutros-Ghali, Boutros (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (interviewee); Fernandez de Cossio, Carlos (interviewee); Singh, Wendy (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Ally, Terry (interviewee); Howell, Calvin (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Caribbean bauxite and alumina producers will face serious problems if a US proposal to American President Bill Clinton is accepted. In Jamaica, Kingston is at a virtual standstill as a strike by tanker drivers led to a shortage of petrol at service stations. Trinidad steps up security inside its main prison following the disappearance of the master keys to the prison. At the UN Social Development Summit in Copenhagen, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have produced an alternative declaration and have called for the cancellation of Third World debt. The French government confirmed that President Fidel Castro is to meet with French President Francois Mitterrand. Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, Director of US Affairs in Cuba's Foreign Ministry, responds to whether President Castro is likely to press for French support against the US trade embargo. The World Council of Churches has presented a report on racism in the United States to the UN Commission on Human Rights. In Barbados, a political and environmental controversy has been brewing over the selection of a particular site for the new sanitary landfill. Bertram Niles examines the issue and its lessons for waste disposal in the rest of the Caribbean. US officials state that security is a top concern in Haiti as the US prepares to end its peacekeeping mission on March 31st and handover duties to the United Nations.
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    Caribbean Report 10-02-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-10) Orr, Carol (anchor); Rush, George (correspondent); Sibaja, Marco (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The Bermudian government has allowed a ship traveling from the US to Israel to dock on its shores after reports of a bomb aboard. American Trade Representative Mickey Kantor announced plans for a possible trade embargo against countries supporting Europe's banana regime. Finance Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Wendell Mottley and Jamaica's Junior Trade Minister, Anthony Hilton supported a bill to grant Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) countries parity with the NAFTA Agreement. Jamaica's Deputy Police Commissioner, Leslie Harper has declined the position of Head of the Royal St. Kitts Police Force. Following three weeks of violence in the Jamaican inner city of Rema, Gary Alleyne reports on the peace efforts of Ms. Olivia Babsy Grange, a Jamaican Labour Party candidate and Shabba Ranks’ Manager. In Bermuda, the judicial status of the seven Under-23 soccer players charged with drug possession by US Authorities remains in legal limbo. The players agreed to plead 'no contest' to the charges but this legal plead is unknown to Bermuda and Commonwealth law. Guy Delage's historic swim has made the front pages of the Barbados press, local radio and television. However, in France, a ferocious media storm has whipped up questioning Delage's achievement.
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    Caribbean Report 10-03-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-10) Orr, Carol (anchor); Nuttall, Chris (correspondent); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Julien, Kenneth (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Cuban Foreign Minister Roberto Robaina has accused American Congressmen of plotting the mass extermination of the Cuban people. At the World Social Summit a dispute between the US and Cuba which had been delaying the approval of a final declaration on social development has been resolved. The final declaration is expected to be watered down in most areas in order to please the wide range of countries taking part in the Summit. Debbie Ransome looks at the commitment to concrete results from the Summit. France President Francois Mitterrand's last gesture of defiance against the US is to give full honors to Cuban President Fidel Castro when he visits. There are calls for Jamaica Opposition Leader, Edward Seaga to step down and take the role as Elder Statesman within the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). An upsurge in American investments in Trinidad's energy industry seems to have stirred a revival in British interests in investing in the country. Jamaican sprinter Merlene Ottey won gold at the World Indoor Championships in Barcelona.
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    Caribbean Report 12-06-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-06-12) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Bruney, Mike (correspondent); Moreau, Gordon (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Dos Santos, Bernard (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Shelly, Christine (interviewee); Short, Peter (interviewee); Florence, Chris (correspondent); Croft, Colin (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    At the close of Dominica's general elections, Mike Bruney comments on voter turnout and possible outcomes. Gordon Moreau, political commentator in Dominica reports on the uncertainty of the election outcome. The Opposition, Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) calls for a boycott of by-elections in Jamaica. On the fifteenth anniversary of the death of Dr. Walter Rodney, Guyana's Attorney General Bernard Dos Santos recommends a full commission of inquiry into Dr. Rodney's death. The US announced that Cuban authorities have arrested American fugitive, Robert Vesco. US State Department spokeswoman Christine Shelly states that the US is interested in his return following an offer from Cuba to send the fugitive back. In cricket, the West Indies gained a nine wicket victory over England in the opening test. The return of fast-bowler Ian Bishop played a significant part and earned him the Man of the Match award. The President of the West Indies Cricket Board of Control, Peter Short praised the whole team for its performance.
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    Caribbean Report 13-03-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-13) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Castro, Fidel (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Anyaoku, Emeka, Chief (interviewee); Hobday, Peter (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Reid, David (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The UN Social Summit ends leaving the Caribbean feeling ignored and side-lined. Despite the declaration, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have complained of a lack of binding commitment to increase aid and address the problem of debt. Yvette Collymore assesses the Summit's level of success. Cuban President Fidel Castro begins a three day visit to France. Carol Orr looks at the significance of this visit. Tolerance was the theme of this year's Commonwealth Day celebrations. Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku responds to whether the Commonwealth has outlived its usefulness. In Jamaica, Opposition Leader Edward Seaga faces a crucial vote on the future of his leadership. The government in Belize plans to go ahead with an economic citizen investment programme despite criticism from the Opposition and NGOs. Caribbean competitors were among the medals at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Barcelona.
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    Caribbean Report 17-04-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-04-17) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Morris, Christopher (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Gregory, Errol (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Sobion, Keith (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Walter, Irene (interviewee); Broomes, Desmond (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The US State Department responds to the letter of protest written by St. Vincent's Prime Minister Sir James Mitchell. Tensions have gripped the Jamaican money markets a few days before the presentation of the 1995/96 budget. Errol Gregory, Managing Editor of Money Index magazine explains why the money markets are so jittery at this time. Chiquita Brands, the American multinational distributor and producer of bananas and other produce lost $71.5 million last year due to new EU quotas, a strike in Honduras and poor sales in Japan. The Trinidad and Tobago government has withdrawn a bill which sought to end constitutional appeals to the British Privy Council on criminal matters. As thousands of school children in the region prepare for exams set by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC), teachers criticise the exams as too difficult and syllabuses too burdensome. Irene Walter, CXC Acting Registrar comments on the issue.
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    Caribbean Report 18-04-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-04-18) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Maguire, Gerry (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Butler, Teresa (interviewee); Claxton, Melvin (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Cuba plans to muster local and international opposition to the controversial Helms bill. Rosie Hayes reports on what form the Cuban response would take. A drunken Cuban refugee sparks off a riot at the Cayman Islands tent city. The Chief Immigration Officer, Gerry Maguire explains exactly what took place. In Jamaica, the Opposition party is threatening to boycott the budget debate. Florida's tourism industry is affected by its soil erosion problem and it is seeking to buy sand from the nearby beaches of the Bahamas. Teresa Butler, an official in the Office of the Bahamian Prime Minister, is in charge of the project and comments on Bahamas' concerns. America's biggest journalism prize, the Pulitzer was awarded to the US Virgin Islands Daily News. The prize winning series was written by Melvin Claxton and he comments on what the series was about and the kind of impact the series had at the time he wrote it.
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    Caribbean Report 20-04-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-04-20) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Carew, Joey (interviewee); Jefferson, Alfred (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Former Trinidad and West Indies batsman Joey Carew speaks about how vital the third test match is between the West Indies and Australia. St. Lucians continue to ask questions on the alleged disappearance of donor funds. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) states it has no record of any transaction with the government of St. Lucia. The UN Interim Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Alfredo Jefferson sought clarification from the government of St. Lucia pertaining to this allegation. Caribbean Report took to the streets of Castries for a taste of public opinion on this issue. The President of the St. Lucia Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Mrs. Ingrid Serrette gives an independent view of the whole issue. Jamaica, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago have taken steps to ensure freer movement of their currencies throughout the region. In cricket, rain threatens play in the third test against Australia in Port-of-Spain. Tony Fraser reports on the preparation of West Indies team which was marred by rainy weather. Joey Carew comments on how this has affected the West Indies plans.
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    Caribbean Report 23-01-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-23) Orr, Carol (anchor); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Meeks, Brian (interviewee); Coughlan, Geraldine (correspondent); Malcolm, Livingston (interviewee); Bryan, Anthony (interviewee); Rawling, John (correspondent); Steward, Emanuel (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report: Jamaica's ruling party, the People's National Party has given the thumbs down for the introduction of casino gambling. Dr. Brian Meeks, a Jamaican political analyst, indicated that he was a little surprised about this decision but stated popular opinion was not overly in favour of casino gambling. A Methodist Synod held in French St. Martin marked a new moral era for the Caribbean community. A common Christian culture was the main focus and Reverend Livingston Malcolm pointed to a moral revolution emerging in Caribbean Christianity today. Dr. Anthony Bryan, Director of Caribbean Studies at the University of Miami, responded to questions about the collapse of the Mexican peso and whether it affected Mexico's position as a magnet for investment. In cricket, all-rounder, Carl Hooper is unable to join the West Indies team on its New Zealand tour since he had not recovered in time. John Rawling reports that former WBC heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis had selected Emanuel Steward as his new trainer. Steward was asked why he had decided to work with Lewis and what he could do to improve Lewis' fighting.
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    Caribbean Report 23-02-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-23) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Valdez, Ana (interviewee); Redfern, Martin (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Thornton, Roderick (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The international environmental organization, Greenpeace attempted to block a British freighter carrying a consignment of radioactive material from leaving a French port. Meanwhile, Jamaica has been lobbying the Panamanian government to block the passage of the freighter through the Panama Canal. Panamanian journalist Ana Valdez reports on the government's response to the request made by Jamaica and how Panamanians have reacted. Former American President Jimmy Carter visited Haiti during the preparation for upcoming elections. Michael Norton reports on the reactions of Haiti’s political activists to Carter's visit. In London, a father and son were given long jail sentences for smuggling cocaine into the UK concealed in coconuts. The sale of BWIA, former national airline of Trinidad and Tobago, faces a legal challenge by a new group - Caribbean nationals living in the US. In Jamaica, the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party is once again embroiled in a debate over the continued leadership of Mr. Edward Seaga.
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    Caribbean Report 26-04-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-04-26) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Alleyne, Brian (interviewee); James, Edison (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Bousquet, Rufus (interviewee); Amiot, Michel (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Fears of possible election violence in Dominica after a number of incidents at political rallies. Dominica Freedom Party Leader Brian Alleyne and Opposition Leader Edison James comment on these incidents. St. Lucia's Financial Services Minister, Rufus Bousquet states he has nothing to do with the alleged misappropriation of UN funds. The United Nations International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP) has terminated a drug abuse project in St. Lucia. Michel Amiot, Director of the Caribbean Regional Office at UNDCP, spoke about the delays in implementation and lack of political will. In Barbados, Prime Minister Owen Arthur devoted a portion of the budget to Barbados relations with CARICOM. The Jamaican government has given a further indication of its continued commitment to CARICOM in its recent budget. The government is attempting to achieve freely convertible currencies across the Caribbean Basin. In the US, the Clinton Administration hopes to persuade Republican law-makers to weaken key aspects of a legislative proposal.
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    Caribbean Report 26-05-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-05-26) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (interviewee); Birns, Larry (interviewee); Holding, Michael (interviewee); Parkinson, Michael (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Haynes, Desmond (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The result of the postmortem examination on Jamaican prisoner Ivan Morgan is released. Following a court ruling, the commission of inquiry into the alleged misuse of UN funds could begin its work. The Concerned Citizens Coalition announced its plans to become St. Lucia's newest political party. After BWIA's strategic alliance with LIAT, the Trinidad and Tobago's Trade and Industry Minister Ken Valley talks about the airline's future plans. President Bill Clinton has appointed Richard Nuccio as Special Advisor to the President and Secretary of State for Cuba. Rosie Hayes and Larry Birns interpret what this new post means for both capitals, Havana and Washington. Vice-President of the Dominican Republic, Jacinto Peynado states that the Dominican Republic is seeking full membership into the Caribbean Community and is also making a bid for Haiti to be given entry. Michael Holding assesses the game as the West Indies lost the second One Day International (ODI) against England. Desmond Haynes declared he was not finished yet after being left behind in Barbados by the West Indies selectors. Haynes talks about his current status and outlined some changes he wanted to see in Barbados cricket.
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    Caribbean Report 27-06-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-06-27) Richards, Ken (anchor); Hudson-Phillips, Karl (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Flemming, Charles (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Forde, Henry (interviewee); Meade, Reuben (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report: A key witness for the commission of inquiry into the UN fund scandal in St. Lucia, Dr. Charles Flemming claims he has been receiving death threats and failed to appear before the commission. Karl Hudson-Phillips, Counsel for the commission questioned Dr. Flemming's absence. As the Barbados and the OECS countries negotiate an economic cooperation agreement, comparisons are being made with the 1979 accord between Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago. Montserrat's Chief Minister Reuben Meade wants to see closer cooperation between Barbados and the OECS but rules out political union at this stage. In Cuba the fourth Caribbean commercial fair, Expo Caribe 95 took place as Washington sought to blacklist Canada's mining giant Sherritt for doing business with Cuba. A Soviet submarine commander Yurick Ketov who was involved in the 1962 Cuban missile crisis told a Russian newspaper that Soviet submarines nearly launched their nuclear torpedoes at US navy ships off Cuba. In Jamaica, several thousand students will have to re-sit two papers in the Caribbean Examination Council (C.X.C.) examinations due to high levels of cheating.
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    Caribbean Report 28-02-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-28) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Meeks, Brian (interviewee); Arthur, Owen (interviewee); Goddard, John Stanley (interviewee); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); Tillett, George (interviewee); Dieng, Adama (interviewee); Rodney, Pat (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Jamaica's Opposition Labour Party is rocked by the resignation of its Chairman, Bruce Golding. Mr. Golding stated that he was disturbed by the lost of creditability in the leadership of the Party. Political analyst, Dr. Brian Meeks comments on the impact of Golding's resignation. Barbados Prime Minister Owen Arthur is set to investigate the use of non-tariff barriers by CARICOM member states to keep Barbadian goods out of their markets. In Belize, gang members have agreed on a truce to bring peace to the city's streets. George Tillett, editor of the Amandala newspaper, comments on this initiative for peace. The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is to undertake the investigation into the death of Guyanese historian Dr. Walter Rodney. Mr. Adama Dieng, Secretary-General of the ICJ, spoke on the decision to investigate Dr. Rodney's death. Dr. Rodney's widow, Pat Walter welcomes the news of an independent inquiry into the events surrounding his death. American boxer, Gerald McClellan was critically injured in his world title fight with Nigel Benn.