1995 January-June CR

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    Caribbean Report 06-02-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-06) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Pooley, Peter (interviewee); Willabus, Ian (correspondent); Carrington, Edwin (interviewee); Robertson, Paul (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Young, Janet Mary, Baroness (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, Britain and Germany are opposing proposals for an increase in European Union aid to ACP countries. Peter Pooley, Deputy Director General of Development at the European Commission, speak about their objections and the main features of the revised trade offer. Suriname is set to become the fourteenth member of CARICOM later this month. CARICOM Secretary-General, Edwin Carrington states some of the key elements yet to be ironed out with regards to Suriname's acceptance. Meanwhile, Jamaica has won concessions from CARICOM for the importation of pharmaceuticals and flour. Jamaica's Trade Minister Dr. Paul Robertson gives the details on this issue. Baroness Young heads a trade mission to Cuba to promote British interests. Rosie Hayes asked Baroness Young if she has had any encouraging signs from the Cuban government of future reforms. In Jamaica, Bob Marley day is celebrated to mark the 50th anniversary of his birth.
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    Caribbean Report 07-02-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-07) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Richards, Ken (correspondent); John, Patrick (interviewee); Douglas, Rosie (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Bailey, Carol (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In Dominica, former Prime Minister Patrick John's attempts at an electoral comeback are met with a stumbling block. Mr. John was jailed in 1986 for plotting to overthrow the Eugenia Charles government. Yet, an angry Patrick John has defended his right to seek public office. Rosie Douglas, Leader of the Dominica Labour Party spoke on the developing situation that has proven to be a bit embarrassing. In Jamaica, angry residents of Wilton Gardens, South St. Andrew, otherwise known as Rema, clamouring for a permanent solution to the upsurge in gun crime in the area. Three media houses collaborated to bring the voices of the people of Rema to the general Jamaican public. In Trinidad, Tony Fraser reports on the contention between supermarket operators and the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wendell Mottley over the causes of significant increases in basic food items. The British travel industry is in full gear promoting Caribbean destinations over other holiday destinations. Carol Bailey, Marketing Manager of the London-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), speaks about growing British interests in the Caribbean, especially in the area of food and beverages. Tony Fraser reports on the recent BWIA privatization deal. However, BWIA's ownership is uncertain since the final agreement had not been signed. In Haiti, President Aristide celebrated the anniversary of his 1991 inauguration for the first time.
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    Caribbean Report 09-01-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-09) Orr, Carol (anchor); Patterson, P. J. (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (interviewee); Hector, Tim (interviewee); Skerritt, Ricky (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Tomlinson, Clare (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In Jamaica, Prime Minister, P.J. Patterson reshuffled his Cabinet relieving three experienced ministers of their portfolios. These ministers are O. D. Ramtallie, Carlyle Dunkley and Desmond Leakey. Core ministries were also reduced from seventeen to fifteen. Journalist Gary Alleyne was interviewed on the Cabinet reshuffle and comments on whether he thinks the ministers were leaving voluntarily or are being forced out. Mr. Patterson made the changes to make government more effective and responsive to the poor since there was widespread discontent in the society. There is talk that two further resignations are expected. The debate on the pros and cons of casino gambling in the Caribbean has resurfaced. Advocates cited the benefits of tourism and foreign exchange earnings, while opponents expressed fears of increased levels of crime and prostitution. Tim Hector, Antiguan newspaper editor and St. Kitts/Nevis Chamber of Commerce President Ricky Skerritt are interviewed on their experiences and to find out whether these fears are well founded. Racism in Britain's football terraces rears its ugly head once again. Two black footballers, John Barnes and Ian Wright have been jeered by so-called supporters. Hugh Crosskill interviewed Clare Tomlingson, Media Relations Officer, for the Football Association on some of the methods implemented to stamp out racism in British football. The Football Offensive Act of 1991, makes racial chanting and abuse an offence which can lead to an arrest and the use of peer pressure are expected to act as deterrents to this type of behaviour. The programme ends with a report about former West Indies opener, Desmond Haynes, who has been released from his contract with the South African Club Western Province to return home in order to play cricket for Barbados.
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    Caribbean Report 12-01-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-12) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Alleyne, Gary (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Simmons, David (interviewee); Downes, Richard (correspondent); Baldry, Tony (interviewee); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Clements, Tom (interviewee); Stewart, Joel (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Hugh Crosskill reports on Jamaica's announcement to resume hanging on January 26th. David Simmons, Attorney General and Minister of Home Affairs in Barbados has indicated that illegal Caribbean immigrants in Barbados will get an amnesty. Mr. Simmons also promised to resume hangings. Richard Downes reports on the ongoing case in the Courts of the Cayman Islands and Luxembourg where depositors are seeking compensation following the failure of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI). Tony Baldry, British Foreign Office Minister with responsibility for the Caribbean, speaks on the options facing Cuban refugees in the Cayman Islands. Omar Sharief reports on the move by Chile to invite the Foreign Ministers of CARICOM and Suriname to a meeting in Santiago to discuss a common strategy to strengthen political, economic and cultural relations. Tony Fraser spoke to Greenpeace spokesman Tom Clements about their request for CARICOM to raise at the United Nations the issue of the proposed nuclear shipment through regional waters.
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    Caribbean Report 19-06-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-06-19) Orr, Carol (anchor); Alleyne, Gary (interviewee); Smith, Lew (correspondent); Brizan, George (interviewee); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); Gairy, Eric (interviewee); Bhola, Ronnie (correspondent); Bierczynski, Allan (interviewee); Manning, Patrick (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report: In Jamaica, the business community of downtown Kingston is dissatisfied with a massive security clamp down in the area. Grenada prepares for its fourth general elections since independence with seven political parties seeking victory. The main political leaders comment on taxation, tourism and unemployment - the major issues discussed during this campaign. Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, Patrick Manning is predicting full employment within a reasonable time-frame. The Finance Minister, Wendell Mottley gives a cautious response to the Prime Minister's optimism. Cuban President Fidel Castro has decided against the extradition of Robert Vesco, an American fugitive. The ACP group of countries are deeply concerned about proposed changes to Europe's banana regime and move to forestall such plans. The Jamaican High Commissioner in London hopes for humane reform measures of Britain's immigration procedures following the death of deportee Joy Gardner.