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    Caribbean Report 03-07-2001
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2001-07-03) Niles, Bertram (anchor); Blake, Byron (interviewee); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Joseph, Emma (correspondent); Jagdeo, Bharrat (interviewee); Cockland, Geraldine (correspondent); Eman, Henny (interviewee); Eastman, Lynette (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Linton, Neville (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 04-02-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-02-04) Gordon, Orin (anchor); Greaves, Keith Stone (anchor); Cook, Robin (interviewee); Bodden, Truman (interviewee); Hughes, Hubert (interviewee); Symons, Elizabeth, Baroness (interviewee); Brandt, David (interviewee); Cunningham, Jack (interviewee); Blake, Byron (interviewee); Blofeld, Henry (interviewee); Agnew, Jonathan (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In London, the conference to discuss the future directions of Britain's relations with its dependent territories concluded. The issue of British passports and full citizen's right for dependent territories, is a contentious one. Foreign Secretary Robin Cook stated that territories which choose to remain dependent should set high standards in financial regulation and bring their laws in line with Britain's. However, Caribbean dependent territories express differences on this view, especially on laws against sodomy. Montserrat's Chief Minister David Brandt criticised the British government for their policy towards Montserrat. Meanwhile, Caribbean banana producers are still waiting to hear how Europe will alter its new banana importation regime in accordance with WTO rules. Britain continues to plead the case of the Caribbean banana producers. The new body to replace the CARICOM Common Market Council is the CARICOM Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) which meets in Jamaica to discuss possible changes to the Treaty of Chaguaramas. In cricket, there is a double dose of test cricket for Trinidad and despite apprehension, the Oval's pitch is expected to hold up.
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    Caribbean Report 06-07-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-07-06) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); McCalla, Jocelyn (interviewee); Geoff, Leslie (correspondent); Prezzo, Barbara (interviewee); Duval-Carrié, Edouard (interviewee); Blake, Byron (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Alleyne, George (interviewee); Singh, Rickey (interviewee); Charles, Clarence (interviewee); Price, David (interviewee)
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    Caribbean Report 10-07-1990
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-07-10) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Gunness, Chris (correspondent); Longshaw, Fritz (interviewee); Clermont, Leslie (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Blake, Byron (interviewee); Casino, Andre (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    As Haiti prepares for elections in November, the return of two key military leaders, Roger Lafontant and Williams Regala, sends shockwaves throughout the country. There are also speculations of a pending coup to reinstate the former Haitian president, Leslie Manigat, who is expected to arrive in Haiti tomorrow. Following the Financial News, the Caricom Heads of Government gear up for the Jamaican summit at the end of July and many of the deadlines set out in the Grand Anse Declaration in Grenada last year have not been met. In the next segment, seven Cubans have taken refuge in the Czechoslovakian embassy in Havana. They are members of the opposition groups in Cuba who have been asking for permission to leave the island to publicise their views abroad. The report concludes with the Jamaican sprinter, Merlene Ottey recording the faster time this year in the 200 meters at the Grand Prix Athletics Meeting in Nice.
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    Caribbean Report 11-09-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-11) Orr, Carol (anchor); Roberts, Michael (correspondent); Coughlan, Geraldine (correspondent); Bordonado, Jean Louis (interviewee); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Blake, Byron (interviewee); Woolfall, Alex (interviewee); Williamson, Helen (interviewee); Estefan, Dwai (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, the Caribbean cleans up after hurricane Luis. In Antigua and Barbuda cleanup and restoration operations are in full swing. Meanwhile, both the Dutch and French side of St. Martin have been assessing the damages and residents speak about the cleanup efforts. In St. Kitts, PAHO's Jean-Louis Bordonado stated that a shortage of medical and educational equipment poses the largest problem after the hurricane. In Antigua, residents make insurance claims as rebuilding continues. Prime Minister Lester Bird criticises CARICOM for the failure to decide on a reinsurance scheme for the region. In response, CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General Byron Blake states that a report on regional reinsurance is expected by year-end. The Antigua government will have to address the long-term effects on tourism since holiday makers have been advised not to travel to the island. Airtours spokesperson Helen Williamson has indicated that all their holiday makers were relocated to Jamaica. Interviews with various travel agencies in London on booking a flight to Antigua revealed mixed responses as well as some confusion. In St. Kitts, the Minister of Tourism Dwai Estefan comments that the tourism sector has escaped serious damage.
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    Caribbean Report 12-04-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-04-12) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Hyde, Jeanette (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Blake, Byron (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Alfonso, Miguel (interviewee); McNamara, Robert (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    St. Vincent's Prime Minister Sir James Mitchell has sent a letter of protest to the US Ambassador Jeanette Hyde condemning the State Department's drug report. Ambassador Hyde speaks on the issue and comments on what would be on the agenda for her meeting with Prime Minister Mitchell. The CARICOM Secretariat states it is yet to receive specific complaints from Barbados about non-tariff barriers within CARICOM. The Irish-based banana distribution and marketing company, Fyffes has made a new acquisition in Europe. The European Union (EU) has sent a letter to American Congressmen reiterating its concerns about the possible adoption of a controversial bill. Cuba has denied that it plans to unleash another exodus of boat people on the US. Robert McNamara, former US Defense Secretary has described current US policy towards Cuba as insane. Agriculture Ministers from at least four EU member states have voiced concerns about plans to negotiate a free trade deal between the EU and Mercosur. In cricket, at the close of play on the rain affected fourth day of the second test in Antigua, Australia now leads by two hundred and twenty-nine runs.
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    Caribbean Report 13-07-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-07-13) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Jones, Wendy (correspondent); Sharma, Varenda (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Chadwick, Tony (correspondent); Tomlinson, Alan (correspondent); Blake, Byron (interviewee); Timmins, Jerry (correspondent); May, Chris (interviewee); Peach, Roger (interviewee); Jones, Wendy (correspondent); Fisher, Paul (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program contains news coverage related to the Caribbean as well as Great Britain. the foci of atttention in this broadcast are the question as to whether Britain was headed towards black only or "ghetto" schools; the drmatic rise in the number of tourist arrivals in the Caribbean from the U.K.; and a row within the British Labour Party, sparked by the recent visit of Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley to London.
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    Caribbean Report 16-09-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-09-16) Greaves, Keith "Stone" (anchor); Jorge, Antonio (interviewee); Blake, Byron (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Menem, Carlos (interviewee); Patterson, P. J. (interviewee); Straughn, Glenroy (interviewee); McFarlane, Anthony (interviewee); Dean, Darryl (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 21-06-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-06-21) Richards, Ken (anchor); Smith, Lou (correspondent); Hinds, Sam (interviewee); Blake, Byron (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Nielsen, Daniel; Gordon, Warren (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 25-11-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-11-25) Greaves, Keith 'Stone' (anchor); Joseph, Emma (correspondent); Blake, Byron (interviewee); Adoo, Claire (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Peel, Jane (correspondnet); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 28-03-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-03-28) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Blake, Byron (interviewee); Brittan, Leon Sir; Blake, Byron (interviewee); Joseph, Molwyn (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); de Caires, David (interviewee); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); Carver, Tom (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 28-09-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-28) Richards, Ken (anchor); Douglas, Rosie (interviewee); Smith, Clifford (correspondent); Scott, Jerry (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Blake, Byron (interviewee); Darmuzey, Philippe (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report the US announces its decision to take its case against Europe's banana regime to the WTO. Dominica's Opposition Leader Rosie Douglas stresses the need for strong Caribbean unity to deal with the threat against the region's banana industry. The EU officials have agreed to take part in the consultations but gave no sign that they will change the import system to suit Washington. St. Vincent's Jerry Scott comments on whether the government regards the US move to file a complaint as a hostile act. Meanwhile, CARICOM and non-English speaking Caribbean countries undergo their own process of integration under the banner of CARIFORUM. Philippe Darmuzey, former head of the European Delegation in Barbados states that the development of CARIFORUM was no accident and anticipates that this grouping could be extended in the future. In Haiti, the results of the election show an overwhelming victory for the Lavalas platform endorsed by President Aristide. In Britain, black and Asian members of the ruling Conservative Party state they are being discriminated against in the selection of candidates for the next general elections. A jury in London has sentenced Peter Thurston to life in prison, after being convicted of murder. Thurston firebombed his neighbours who were holding a reggae party above his flat. A tropical depression being tracked by Meteorlogical officials could affect western Cuba with heavy rainfall.
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    Caribbean Report 29-06-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-06-29) Naysmith, Electra (anchor); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Ali, Derek (interviewee); Hunt, Peter (correspondent); Lawrence, Neville (interviewee); Lawrence, Doreen (interviewee); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); Burrell, Horace (interviewee); Boyd, Walter (interviewee); Arthur, Owen (interviewee); Blake, Byron (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation