Browsing by Author "Collymore, Yvette (correspondent)"

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    Caribbean Report 01-06-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-06-01) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Bernal, Richard (interviewee); Huggins, Nicole (correspondent); Restano, Yndamiro (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Walker, Lucius (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report: Caribbean countries are moving from gentle persuasion to mild scare tactics as powerful US interests threatens to crush their crucial banana industries. In his most recent study, William Demas advises CARICOM countries against seeking individual entry into NAFTA. Cuban dissident Yndamiro Restano was freed following an appeal by French human rights group, France-Libertes. The US-based Pastors for Peace, an inter-religious foundation for community organization, is planning its fifth caravan to Cuba later this month. Reverend Lucius Walker comments on Cuba's current economic conditions. Industrial unrest continues in St. Lucia as the commission of inquiry moves into its second day. Meanwhile, some Radio St. Lucia workers are terminated. The West Indies cricket team picked up an easy victory against Leicestershire. Brian Lara is given the deed to lands by the government for his record breaking exploits last year.
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    Caribbean Report 01-09-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-01) Orr, Carol (anchor); Basulto, Jose (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Leon, Alfredo (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Savage, Frank (interviewee); Pryce, Michael (correspondent); Freeling, Charles (interviewee); Bose, Mihir (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This report highlights a flotilla organized by Cuban exiles in Miami to Cuba. Jose Basulto, one of the organizers, states they will not violate the island's territorial waters or airspace but the possibility of confrontation is there. Meanwhile, a Cuban delegation has been in London to help forge plans for an international conference on sanctions. Alfredo Leon of the International Department of Cuba's Communist Party comments on the additional actions which can be taken by Cuba to get Washington to reconsider its sanctions against Havana. Caribbean activists and academics attended a landmark forum on women in Beijing, China. Caribbean non-governmental organizations have been most vocal on the issue of poverty. Montserrat's Governor Frank Savage has dismissed suggestions that the entire island should be evacuated following the increase in volcanic activity. In Britain, the debate on racism in cricket was re-opened following a controversial article in the Wisden magazine. The article has sparked a campaign to fight racism in the game. Charles Freeling, one of the organizers of the campaign "Hit Racism for Six" states that the overall aim is to ensure all cricket lovers could enjoy the game without fear of harassment. St. Vincent and the Grenadines have won a second international gold medal at the World Summit Games in Tokyo, Japan.
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    Caribbean Report 02-12-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-12-02) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Morgan, Herbert Wycliffe (interviewee); Hendrickson, Simon Jones (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Malval, Robert (interviewee); Rohee, James (interviewee)
    Herbert Wycliffe Morgan, Chairman of the St. Kitts/Nevis Labour Party expresses his anger after a state of emergency was declared in St. Kitts. And, in a radio interview Sir Clement Arrindell, Governor General defends the declaration of the state of emergency. Robert Malval, Haiti’s Prime Minister says that he will stick to his decision to leave office by December 15, unless there was a breakthrough in the Haitian crisis - Yvette Collymore reports. The issue of Guyana’s Ambassador designate to Venezuela remained unresolved with protest on the issue. Clement James Rohee, Guyana’s Foreign Minister gives his response to this situation in an interview with Yvette Rowe.
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    Caribbean Report 03-02-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-03) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Rush, George (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Ross, Alex (interviewee); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Bell, John (interviewee); Taylor, Teddy (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, both the US President Bill Clinton and Haitian Prime Minister Smarck Michel have been lobbying for continued aid to Haiti. In Bermuda, the government published a green paper about whether the British colony should seek independence. Meanwhile in St. Kitts, Carol Orr interviews the Scotland Yard officer, Superintendent Alex Ross who has led investigations into two mysterious deaths. Carol Orr asked Ross about the investigation and his opnion of the abilities of the local police force. Veteran Trinidadian trade unionist George Weeks passed away. Weeks had visited Cuba last year for a heart bypass operation. The island of St. Martin has become a victim of its own success due to the phenomenal growth in the tourism sector which was largely unplanned and uncoordinated. The EU is to discuss potentially controversial new proposals on European Development Fund (EDF) disbursements to ACP countries. The issue of Britain's deeper integration into the EU is heavily debated on the political agenda. Sir Teddy Taylor states his views on the EU and what it has to offer Britain. Sir Teddy quoted a Bob Marley song to refer to the government's policy on the EU.
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    Caribbean Report 03-03-1994
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1994-03-03) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Manley, Michael (interviewee); Thompson, Dudley (interviewee); Neckles, Margaret (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Ryan, Selwyn (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 03-04-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-04-03) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Sobers, Garfield (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Roberts, Andy (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Dominica's Prime Minister Dame Eugenia Charles vows to stay on the campaign trail despite a stone throwing incident. The Washington Post takes the Clinton Administration to task over its conflicting policies toward Cuba. The United States is taking steps to curb imports of underwear and nightwear from eight countries including two Caribbean countries, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. The West Indies cricket team suffers a second successive defeat by Australia at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Australia wins the first test of the four match series by a crushing ten wickets. Sir Garfield Sobers expresses concern about what lies ahead for the West Indies team. Bertram Niles reports on what the Barbados press have been saying about the overwhelming defeat at the hands of the Aussies. The defeat attracted much attention in the sport pages of the English press. Hugh Crosskill reports on some of the headlines appearing in the British press. West Indies team manager Andy Roberts seeks to reassure the faint-hearted. Roberts addresses concerns about the players in the opening spots and the return of Richie Richardson as the captain of the team.
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    Caribbean Report 04-06-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2015-09-22) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Richards, Ken (correspondent); James, Edison (interviewee); Towne, Grace (interviewee); Douglas, Rosie (interviewee); Martin, Anthony (interviewee); Burns, Larry (interviewee); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Wood, David (correspondent); Simeon, Donald (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 07-03-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-07) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Brenner, Philip (interviewee); Fairley, Ian (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Trotman, Charles (interviewee); Abraham, Ann (interviewee); Mackay, John, Lord (interviewee); Fookes, Martin (correspondent); Burki, Javed (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The White House has confirmed reports that administration officials are discussing the lifting of two US sanctions against Cuba. Philip Brenner, Professor of International Relations at American University in Washington discusses this move in light of the harden line against Cuba. Britain strengthens its diplomatic presence in the Dominican Republic with the decision to reopen an Embassy. The UN World Summit for Social Development opens in Copenhagen, Denmark to discuss the eradication of poverty. Yvette Collymore reports on the Caribbean's part in the overall structure of the event. Caribbean nationals living in Britain could suffer under Britain's clamp down on visitors claiming welfare benefits. Charles Trotman, a British citizen of Caribbean origin speaks about his experience. The Board of Control for Cricket in Pakistan (B.C.C.P.) has sacked the national team captain Saleem Malik. Also dismissed was Intikhab Alam, team manager during the Pakistan tour of South Africa. Javed Burki, Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee said the dismissals from the recent visit to South Africa where there were violations of the code of conduct.
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    Caribbean Report 08-02-1994
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1994-02-08) dos Santos, Bernard (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Islam, Shada (correspondent); Marvel, Orlando (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This report examines the new development in the Dr. Walter Rodney assassination; the renewed calls for the US to end its embargo against Cuba and; the Lome Convention is revisited by European Union and ACP countries are impacted.
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    Caribbean Report 08-03-1994
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1994-03-08) Orr, Carol (anchor); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Mc Kellar, Johnny (interviewee); Singh, Rickey (interviewee); Jefferson, John (interviewee); Martin, Lionel (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 12-04-1994
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1994-04-12) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Manley, Michael (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Marville, Orlando (interviewee); Watkins, Kevin (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 12-10-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-10-12) Richards, Ken (anchor); Smith, Clifford (correspondent); Walters, Ron (interviewee); Rush, George (correspondent); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Roopnarine, Rupert (interviewee); McCallion, Kathryn (interviewee); Carrington, Edwin (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report the European Commission has approved changes to the controversial EU banana regime. These proposals are additional modifications to soften the criticisms against the regime. In the US, Federal and other officials are preparing for the planned Million Man March in Washington organized by the Nation of Islam. Professor Ron Walters of Howard University comments on the significance of the march. In Bermuda, there is a call for black men to stay away from work and form a march to coincide with the Washington action. In Guyana, there is growing complaints about the make-up of the commission of inquiry into the Omai Goldmine cyanide spill. The Working People's Alliance (WPA), Rupert Roopnarine expresses concern about the time table for the commission. CARICOM and Canadian officials meet to review issues of common interests and to bolster trade and economic relations between these states. In Washington there were continued attacks against Haiti's President Jean Bertrand Aristide during discussions on developments in Haiti. Russia is keen to complete an agreement with Cuba concerning its nuclear industry amidst US criticisms. Tinidadian-born broadcaster Trevor McDonald is to head a team set up by government to improve standards in spoken English.
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    Caribbean Report 13-01-1994
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1994-01-13) Orr, Carol (anchor); Charles, Eugenia (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Diggs, David (interviewee); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Entwistle, Mark (interviewee); Khan, Sharif (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 13-02-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-02-13) Richards, Ken (anchor); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Cockland, Geraldine (correspondent); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Roach, Pearlene (interviewee); Wright, Angela (interviewee); Smith, Elizabeth (interviewee); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); Lloyd, Clive (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 13-03-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-13) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Castro, Fidel (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Anyaoku, Emeka, Chief (interviewee); Hobday, Peter (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Reid, David (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The UN Social Summit ends leaving the Caribbean feeling ignored and side-lined. Despite the declaration, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have complained of a lack of binding commitment to increase aid and address the problem of debt. Yvette Collymore assesses the Summit's level of success. Cuban President Fidel Castro begins a three day visit to France. Carol Orr looks at the significance of this visit. Tolerance was the theme of this year's Commonwealth Day celebrations. Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku responds to whether the Commonwealth has outlived its usefulness. In Jamaica, Opposition Leader Edward Seaga faces a crucial vote on the future of his leadership. The government in Belize plans to go ahead with an economic citizen investment programme despite criticism from the Opposition and NGOs. Caribbean competitors were among the medals at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Barcelona.
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    Caribbean Report 14-06-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-06-14) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Alleyne, Brian (interviewee); Cato, Agnes (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Osana, Roy (correspondent); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Agard, Denzil (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 15-03-1994
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1994-03-15) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Flemming, Charles (interviewee); Jean-Juste, Gerard (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Bryan, Antony (interviewee); Jessop, David (analyst); Maynard, Charles (interviewee); Lewis, Chris (interviewee); Gordon, Orin (correpondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 15-04-1994
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1994-04-15) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Ransome, Debbie (interviewee); Charles, Eugenia (interviewee); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 15-04-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-04-15) Richards, Ken (anchor); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Wilson, Alan (interviewee); Pilgrim, Errol (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Robson, Tony (interviewee); Robinson, Jackie (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Bethel, Ed (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Critics of the Clinton administration’s banana policy unloaded two thousand pounds of bananas in front of the US trade representative office. The protest was organised by TransAfrica, the Washington lobby group for Africa and the Caribbean. Next, a series of planned visits to the Windward Islands by British supermarket chains, Waitrose is currently on the way in St Lucia. Next, in Trinidad and Tobago member for the Tobago West constituency has resigned from the National Alliance for Reconstruction. She was unhappy with the candidate selected by the NAR for an upcoming local bye-election. Next, the Trinidadian footballer who was released from a Lebanese prison last week arrives in London tonight on his way back to Trinidad. Next, the amount of drugs found in Cuba increased last year. It is blamed on the increase of visitors arriving in the country. An increase in tourism meant an increase in drug trafficking. Next, anti-fascist groups in Britain are trying to stop an election broadcast by the far right British National Party ahead of the May 1st general elections. The British National Party is known to advocate the repatriation of Asian and black people. Next, two days after Tiger Woods made history in golf a similar historic occasion is being celebrated in baseball in the United States. Today marks fifty years since an African American broke the colour base which kept baseball all white. It is players from the Latin/Caribbean who are really getting ahead in baseball. In the final segment, Oscar winning actor Sir Sidney Poitier presented his credentials today as the Bahamas ambassador to Japan. Nassau is not planning to set up an embassy in Tokyo and Poitier is expected to carry out his duties from the Bahamas.
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    Caribbean Report 16-10-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-10-16) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Shabazz, Betty (interviewee); Nazel, Joe (interviewee); Rodney, Karl (interviewee); Lewis, Nicole (interviewee); Beckles, Hilary (interviewee); Malveaux, Julianne (interviewee); Clarke, Una (interviewee); Farrakhan, Louis (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this special edition, Caribbean Report examines what has changed from 1963 to 1995 as hundred of thousands of black men gather on Washington for the Million Man March. The march was organized by the Nation of Islam to affirm self-respect and protest the conditions faced by black America. Yvette Collymore reports on the size and mood of the crowds in Washington. A number of prominent black Americans address the rally. Joe Nazel of Los Angeles Wave newspaper and Karl Rodney, editor of New York's Carib News newspaper comment on the impact the march is having outside of Washington. Hilary Beckles, Professor at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, comments on the significance of this march for the Caribbean. The Nation of Islam also made a call for black women to stay at home which has led to a range of reactions. Dr. Julianne Malreaux, a black economist comments that there were some women who rejected this call. New York City Councilwoman Una Clarke comments on what the follow up to this momentum would be. The final word goes to the organizer of the march, Louis Farrakhan as he indicates where he sees this event leading.