Browsing by Author "Aspinall, William (interviewee)"

Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Caribbean Report 23-08-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-23) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Greaves, Keith Stone (correspondent); Aspinall, William (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Drakes, Peter (interviewee); Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); Sealy, Karen (interviewee); Archer, Brentnol (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Richardson, Richie (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This report highlights how residents of Montserrat are coping with the changes on the third day of evacuation after increasde activity at the volcano. British volcanologist, Dr. William Aspinall states that chances of a major eruption can not be discounted. Meanwhile, the Eastern Caribbean must keep an eye on the region's latest tropical storm Iris. The Acting Director of the Barbados Met Services, Peter Drakes comments that additional strengthening of the storm is possible. The Guyana government has declared the area affected by the Omai Gold Mine cyanide spill as an environmental disaster zone. President Cheddi Jagan comments that the immediate priority was stopping the spill and protecting the environment. Dr. Karen Sealey of the Barbados-based PAHO said the organization is already involved in the move to minimise the effects of the spill. In cricket, West Indies captain Richie Richardson is optimistic about the crucial sixth and final test between England and the West Indies. Hugh Crosskill gives his thoughts on what promises to be a thrilling finale to the series.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Caribbean Report 24-08-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-24) Richards, Ken (anchor); Humphreys, Hilroy (interviewee); Greaves, Keith Stone (correspondent); Aspinall, William (interviewee); Drakes, Peter (interviewee); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Rush, George (correspondent); Mann, Simon (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This programme highlights the increasing number of Montserratians arriving in Antigua, although there has been no official evacuation order. Antigua's Health and Home Affairs Minister Hilroy Humphreys comments on whether any early assistance has been forthcoming from Britain. British volcanologist Dr. William Aspinall gives a best and worst case scenario. Meanwhile, met officials in the region are keeping a close watch on hurricanes Iris and Humberto. Barbados met official Peter Drakes states the two system are interacting and warrant very close scrutiny. In Guyana, tempers rise over the cyanide spill caused by Omai Gold Mine into the Essequibo River. Both anti-Omai and pro-Omai protesters picket outside Parliament as the debate on the spill begins. In Trinidad and Tobago, Ralph Maraj, former Public Utilities and Foreign Minister, has resigned from his parliamentary seat and the ruling party, People's National Movement. In Bermuda, there is intensive lobbying as two candidates vie for the leadership of the ruling United Bermuda Party (UBP). The two men that offered themselves for selection are Mr. C. V. Jim Woolridge and Dr. David Saul. In cricket, West Indies pacer Curtly Ambrose had a good day as England tried to stay on top of the West Indies bowling on the first day of the sixth and final test.