Browsing by Author "Bruce, Iain (correspondent)"

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    Caribbean Report 01-11-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-11-01) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Waldron, Laurina (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Spencer, Baldwin (interviewee); Gonsalves, Ralph (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Bruce, Iain (correspondent); Schrager, Stanley (interviewee); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Nkadimeng, John (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report former Barbados Prime Minister Erskine Sandiford states that the CARICOM Assembly of Parliamentarians must be restricted to Members of Parliament (MPs). In Dominica, over one hundred farmers marched through the streets of Roseau to protest the planned dissolution of the Dominica Banana Growers Association. Some experts believe that the EU policy towards the Caribbean is in a state of flux. Trinidad and Tobago's Foreign Minister Ralph Maraj comments on the need for continued preferential access for the Caribbean in Europe. In Haiti, there are renewed calls for President Aristide to stay in office beyond the date set to elect a successor. Stanley Schrager, spokesperson for the US Embassy comments on whether these calls could derail the electoral process. The former Prime Minister of St. Kitts/Nevis, Dr. Kennedy Simmonds accuses the government of political victimization. Cuban doctors are expected in South Africa next year to help alleviate that country's critical shortage of general practitioners.
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    Caribbean Report 15-07-1999
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1999-07-15) Gordon, Orin (anchor, correspondent); Esquivel, Manuel (interviewee); Mackilligin, David (interviewee); Symons, Elizabeth, Baroness (interviewee); Reynolds, Roy (interviewee); Ramphal, Shridath (interviewee); Mayers, Patrick (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Donohue, Tom (interviewee); Gibb, Tom (correspondent); Stone Greaves, Keith (correspondent); Bruce, Iain (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 16-07-1999
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1999-07-16) Gordon, Orin (anchor, correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Sharpe, Gillian (correspondent); Daniels, Louis (correspondent); Hughes, Hubert (interviewee); Fleming, Osbourne (interviewee); Andrew, Kimberly (correspondent); Brandt, David (interviewee); Bruce, Iain (correspondent); Harston, Julian (interviewee); Carney, Timothy (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 20-11-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-11-20) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Mitchell, James (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Carrington, Edwin (interviewee); Nicholls, Neville (interviewee); Yankey, Bernard (interviewee); Demas, William (interviewee); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Manley, Michael (interviewee); Bruce, Iain (correspondent); Capture, Tony (interviewee); Rojas, Robinson (interviewee); Holder, Keith (interviewee); Horatio, Leon (interviewee); Becca, Tony (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Cozier, Tony (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report there is confirmation that the British fruit company, Geest has received an offer for its banana business. Chairman of the OECS, Sir James Mitchell states that the negotiations between Geest and the Ecuadorian firm, Noboa are being closely monitored. Under the contract, the Windward Islands banana producers can make a counter bid to match the offer that Geest receives. Meanwhile, there is hope that the Caribbean region can forge a new relationship Europe when the Lome Convention expires at the end of the century. The US Agriculture Department has announced increase quotas for five English-speaking Caribbean sugar exporting countries due to a decline in domestic production. In Jamaica, former leader Michael Manley has added his voice to the debate on the country becoming a republic. While President Fidel Castro's planned visit to China has its diplomatic importance, it is the economic relations with China which will prove decisive for Cuba's future. Caribbean sports editors comment on the West Indies Cricket Board's decision to fine four players for breaches of the code of discipline during last summer's test tour of England. Tony Cozier, the region's leading cricket broadcaster comments on if the Board's action will have a long-term effect on West Indies cricket.
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    Caribbean Report 29-08-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-29) Richards, Ken (anchor); Mullings, Audrey (interviewee); Bruce, Iain (correspondent); Dausa, Rafael (interviewee); Basulto, Jose (interviewee); Urfie, Jean-Yves (interviewee); Bennendijk, Chandra van (correspondent); Otway, Graham (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (interviewee); Morton, James (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In Montserrat a new vent on the volcano belched steam and ash as an evacuation order is kept in place. The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA) Deputy Coordinator Audrey Mullings comments on how prepare the organization is to provide assistance to Montserrat. Tropical storm Iris is back up to hurricane strength after it left extensive damage to banana crops both in St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. A group of Cuban exiles plan a protest sailing to Cuba off the South Florida Keys. However, a spokesman for the Cuban government, Rafael Dausa states that Cuba is ready to face any intrusion into Cuban space or waters. In Haiti, the campaign for the second round of elections starts and Father Jean-Yves Urfie gives his reaction to the criticism of the irregularities that occurred in the first round. In Suriname, election fever has started although no election date has been announced and voters express their aversion to ethnic-based party politics. In cricket, the British sporting press reported on the drawn series between England and the West Indies and some of the headlines paid tribute to England's captain Mike Atherton. Warm weather and crowds of more than one million helped make Notting Hill Carnival a success this year.
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    Caribbean Report 31-08-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-31) Richards, Ken (anchor); Port, Hagel (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Bruce, Iain (correspondent); Laurent, Edwin (interviewee); Urfie, Jean-Yves (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Jefferies, Hugh (interviewee); Atherton, Mike (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Peretti, Ignacio (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report a German-based importing company, T. Port has filed a complaint against Europe's banana regime. The owner Mr. Hagel Port states why his action can prove a threat to Caribbean bananas and feels confident that he would win the case. However, Ambassador Edwin Laurent does not believe one single threat would make or break the regime but concedes that the threat is serious. In Haiti, the second round of legislative elections get on the way but many are looking further ahead at the Presidential elections due in December. In Trinidad and Tobago, ethnic and religious differences have sparked off controversy. Hindu Pundit Krishna Maharaj has refused the nation's highest award, the Trinity Cross because it reflects a Christian bias. A British stamp collector who bought an album for £1 at a car boot sale found two rare stamps. These stamps from Trinidad, dated back to 1847 were sold for £95,000. In cricket, England's captain Mike Atherton spoke about the just concluded drawn series with the West Indies and credited his side's teamwork. Cuba's government has given the go ahead to an Italian motor club to host an international three day car rally in December.