Browsing by Author "Bousquet, Rufus (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 03-05-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-05-03) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Bousquet, Rufus (interviewee); Goddard, George (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Brenner, Philip (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    There are calls for the Saint Lucian government to step down over alleged misuse of UN funds. The latest criticism of the Compton Administration has come from within its own ranks. Financial Services Minister Rufus Bousquet questions whether the government could rise above these allegations. Also, the country's banana farmers and six of the most powerful trade unions have proposed a two-day national strike. In Jamaica, a coroner's inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding the death of prisoner Ivan Morgan. A change in American policy clamping down on future Cuban immigration has received mixed reaction from Havana to Washington. Rosie Hayes speaks to Cubans waiting to apply for entry into America. Dr. Philip Brenner, Professor of International Relations at the American University comments on whether there is more to this decision. In cricket, the British press has already been predicting a serious defeat for the West Indies. Hugh Crosskill reports on the reaction of the West Indies captain and fans to this defeat.
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    Caribbean Report 04-05-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-05-04) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Bousquet, Rufus (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Smith, Lew (correspondent); Reid, David (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Alarcon, Ricardo (interviewee); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Lloyd, Clive (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The Saint Lucia Chamber of Industry and Commerce has given an ultimatum to government over the UN funds scandal. Meanwhile, the Financial Services Minister Rufus Bousquet was fired after he broke a Cabinet directive not to speak about the UN funds scandal. Journalist Lew Smith reports on allegations that UN funds were requested by St. Lucia to help political friends in Grenada. The US has revamped its immigration policy on Cuba, meanwhile, Cuban nationals continue to arrive in Belize seeking help. Cuba's Parliament assesses the possible effects of a new US bill aimed at tightening trade sanctions against Cuba. In Guyana, Parliament is conducting a debate on abortion in a bid to update the country's laws. British newspapers sport writers had a field day when the the West Indies cricket team lost its first test series at home in fifteen years. Caribbean Report looks at the comments in the UK press.
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    Caribbean Report 11-01-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-01-11) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Lansiquot, Romanus (interviewee); Bousquet, Rufus (interviewee); Charles, Eugenia (interviewee); Howard, Michael (interviewee); Humphrys, John (interviewee); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Roopnarine, Rupert (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 21-06-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-06-21) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Smith, Lew (correspondent); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); Ford, Henry (interviewee); Bousquet, Rufus (interviewee); Richardson, Richie (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Lara, Brian (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report: Trinidad and Tobago's former Attorney General Selwyn Richardson is gunned down in the driveway of his home. The public expressed anger and concern on local radio stations following the shooting. Dr. Keith Mitchell's New National Party wins Grenada's general elections. Lew Smith sums up the election results and the hopes of most Grenadians. Caribbean Report took to the streets to get the people's reaction to the election results. Prime Minister-designate Dr. Keith Mitchell comments on his local and regional priorities. In St. Lucia, the dismissed government minister Rufus Bousquet takes the stand at the commission of inquiry probing the alleged misuse of UN funds. As the West Indies prepare for the second test, England selectors place emphasis on its bowling, but Windies Captain Richie Richardson does not appear worried by this. West Indies batsman Brian Lara states that the Windies are hungry for victory.
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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.