Browsing by Author "Clare, Irwine (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 05-11-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-11-05) Thomas, Moya (anchor); Islam, Shada (interviewee); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Mullings, Seymour (interviewee); White, James (correspondent); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Short, Clare (interviewee); Clinton, Bill (interviewee); Clare, Irwine (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 09-01-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-01-09) Thomas, Moya (anchor); Smith, Clifford (correspondent); Carrington, Edwin (interviewee); Myers, Gordon (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Clare, Irwine (interviewee); Owens, Major (interviewee); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Norton, Aubrey (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Marichal, Odin (interviewee); Naysmith, Electra (correspondent); Kwiatkowski, Richard (interviewee); Scott, Sue (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The European Union prepares its proposals on the overhaul of the banana regime after being given until January 1st 1999 to fully implement the WTO ruling. American Congressman Major Owens changes his tune on NAFTA parity for the Caribbean after he was taken to task by constituents in the overwhelmingly Caribbean district of Brooklyn, New York. In Guyana, two initiatives aimed at halting the political crisis have been gathering pace. The proposed CARICOM initiative has been welcomed by both major political parties. Meanwhile, the Guyana Election Commission is moving ahead with plans for an international audit of the general elections. Cubans will vote in the up-coming general elections which is being promoted by the Communist Party as a vote of unity for the revolution. President Clinton has expressed hope that the forthcoming visit of Pope John Paul II to Cuba will improve relations between Washington and Havana. In Britain, a conference attempts to address racial discrimination in the recruitment process. The report examines the hurdles Caribbean applicants face in the race for British jobs.
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    Caribbean Report 19-11-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-11-19) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Brandt, David (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Clare, Irwine (interviewee); Tucker, Winston (interviewee); Ollivierre, Michael (inteviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 30-01-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-01-30) Greaves, Keith Stone (anchor); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); May, Steve (correspondent); Lamb, Tom (interviewee); Holder, Jean (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (interviewee); Fletcher, Raphael (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Olson, Robert (interviewee); Clare, Irwine (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In the wake of the abandoned cricket test match in Sabina Park, Jamaica, scores of cricket fans await refunds on their tickets. British and Caribbean media reactions to the events at Sabina Park are reported. Meanwhile, England and Wales Cricket Board announced that they will be seeking compensation for English fans that traveled to Jamaica for the test. President of Caribbean Tourism Organization, Jean Holder comments on what this incident means for sports tourism in the region. Sports commentator Joseph Reds Pereira calls for more involvement from the West Indies Cricket Board in terms of pitch preparation in the region. CARICOM has announced plans to set up a diplomatic mission in South Africa. Grenada's Foreign Minister Dr. Raphael Fletcher comments on the trade prospects between the countries. A Federal Judge questions whether the US State Department is illegally refusing to issue visas on the basis of skin color. Irwine Clare, a Caribbean immigrant advocate, declares the information confirms what many Caribbean people already suspected.