Browsing by Author "Campbell, Parnell (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 06-03-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-06) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Campbell, Parnell (interviewee); Fairley, Ian (correspondent); Smith, Clifford (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Hooper, Carl (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government refutes US allegations of links between drug money and political campaigns. Deputy Prime Minister Parnell Campbell of the country gives his reaction to the US State Department report. The Haitian government plans to reduce its import duties as part of its liberalization programme. However, this planned tariff reduction has provoked concerns in the Dominican Republic. In Jamaica, Opposition Leader Edward Seaga has emerged victorious from the first round in the latest challenge to his leadership. The EU Council of Ministers reach an agreement to lift most but not all the barriers on imports of rum from independent Caribbean countries. Celebrations to mark the 150th years since indentured Indian labourers arrived in the Caribbean got off to a controversial start in Trinidad. Linford Christie has withdrawn from the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Barcelona. As the West Indies cricket team prepares for the series against Australia, Guyanese batsman Carl Hooper speaks about the hard task ahead and how he views his role in the tour.
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    Caribbean Report 15-08-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-15) Richards, Ken (anchor); Rush, George (correspondent); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Campbell, Parnell (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); De Osuna, Sheelagh (interviewee); Evans, Omri (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, Bermudians were busy cleaning up in the aftermath of hurricane Felix which briefly put a hold on the plans for a vote on independence for Bermuda. However, a political storm continues to brew over the referendum issue. In St. Vincent, the Attorney General Parnell Campbell states that he will not resign because of opposition pressure. Delegates from twenty-three member states of the ACS met to examine issues of cooperation and the development of regional policies on transport, trade and tourism. One of the first issue to be thrashed out was private sector participation in trade discussions. Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador for Trade Sheelagh De Osuna comments on this issue. In Jamaica, the value of the Jamaican dollar is under threat, once again and financial analyst Omri Evans comments on how this development is affecting the country.
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    Caribbean Report 18-09-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-18) Orr, Carol (anchor); Barnhill, Bobbie (correspondent); Wildman, Sherman (interviewee); Coughlan, Geraldine (correspondent); Hartley, David (interviewee); Campbell, Parnell (interviewee); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Mitchell, James (interviewee); Osana, Roy (correspondent); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); McDonald, Trevor (interviewee); Benjamin, Ionie (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report the US Virgin Islands are described as a war zone after the passage of hurricane Marilyn. The hurricane bypassed Puerto Rico but the islands of Vieques and Culebra, south of the mainland, suffered considerable damage. Meanwhile, in Britain Caribbean communities rally around their home countries following the damages done by both hurricanes. However, they felt that the British government could be doing more in aid relief for the Caribbean. Foreign Office spokesman David Hartley comments that disaster relief for all the Caribbean is placing a strain on Britain's Overseas Development Administration. In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Attorney General Parnell Campbell announced his intention to step down from office by month's end following allegations of financial impropriety. Prime Minister James Mitchell states that Campbell's resignation raises wider concerns such as proper salaries for professionals in government. In Washington, Colin Powell, former US Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, launched his autobiography amid speculation about his next step towards the Presidential chair. In London, a book on the history of black press in Britain was launched. Trevor McDonald wrote the foreword for the book and stated that there continues to be a niche for black media in Britain.
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    Caribbean Report 25-02-1994
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1994-02-25) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Campbell, Parnell (interviewee); Bennendijk, Chandra van (correspondent); Boyd, Mark Lennox (interviewee); Moraes, Claude (interviewee); Wadsworth, Mark (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation