Browsing by Author "Croskill, Hugh (anchor)"

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    Caribbean Report 01-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-01) Manley, Norman (interviewee); Manley, Michael (interviewee); Croskill, Hugh (anchor); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    A Special New Year's Day edition - a lecture by former Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley entitled: Caribbean Cooperation: the imperative for survival. The edited highlights on the 45 minute 4th Norman Washington Manley Memorial lecture delivered on October 30th,1992 at the London School of Economics where he was a student in the late 1940's. In an interview with Hugh Croskell, Michael Manley answers the same question posed to his late father -"Why did Jamaicans reject Federation?" He states that it was the element of fear in politics, such as the loss of Jamiacan jobs to other small Caribbean island nationals combined with other economic insecurities. He stated that there were positive factors and huge natural advantages between the Caribbean islands such as similar cultures, largely common history, similar language etc. He noted that the economic cooperation, collective intelligence, and integration could have possibly worked for the benefit of the Caribbean. He also posed a series of questions regarding the move towards Caribbean unity.
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    Caribbean Report 03-01-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-01-03) Croskill, Hugh (anchor); Jagernath, Lachmon (interviewee); Haffcamp, Roy (interviewee); Charles, Mary Eugenia(interviewee); Ryan, Selwyn (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This segment reports on how Suriname prepares for new elections after the country was taken over by a military coup on December 24, 1990. The future of civilian governance in Suriname is highlighted as this has been the second time in ten years that such an act was committed. Dominica’s Prime Minister Eugenia Charles speaks to Hugh Croskill on how this incident is impacting on the CARICOM community. It also highlights the results of the Haiti general elections where Father Jean-Bertrand Aristide’s party emerged victorious. Finally, Debra Ransome interviews Professor Selwyn Ryan of Trinidad and Tobago to get his views on the political stability of this country’s governance as resignations occur within the ruling National Alliance for Reconstruction (NAR) government.
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    Caribbean Report 07-01-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-01-07) Croskill, Hugh (anchor); de Jour, Louis (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Joseph, Raymond (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Singh, Rickey (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program highlights the current political situation in Haiti following the overnight coup attempt by Roger La Fontant which was followed by his arrest. During this unrest, 30 persons were killed and following the arrest of La Fontant the country is returning to normalcy. Raymond Joseph, Haiti Ambassador to the United States explains how he learnt that the coup attempt in Haiti was foiled. He also comments on the United States of America’s support for the Haitian government during this critical period in its governance. It is also reported that Dr. Don Blackman will not be contesting the upcoming Barbados elections. Ricky Singh gives his views on this new development and suggests that this may be the end of Dr. Blackman’s political career.
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    Caribbean Report 09-01-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-01-09) Croskill, Hugh (anchor); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Whitehorne, Pat (correspondent); De Freitas, John (interviewee); Baker, James (interviewee); Martin, Atherton (interviewee); Manley, Michael (interviewee); Musa, Said (interviewee); Williams, Colin (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    There is a breakdown of talks in Geneva and plans to avert the war in the Gulf proves unsuccessful. Mr. Michael Manley, Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Jamaica, pledges CARICOM’s commitment to support the move by the United Nations Security Council that Iraq must withdraw from Kuwait. The Caribbean region continues to experience severe debts and it is suggested the region needs to get its act together to deal with its economic challenges. A senior member of the Chamber of Commerce in Guyana believes that CARICOM is a waste of time and the economic prospects for this country lie with Latin America. In Kingston, St. Vincent, there is uncertainty on the inaugural sitting of the Constituent Assembly of the Windward Islands. This is as a result of the pressure being placed by the opposition coalition parties. As Belize and Guyana become members of the Organization of American States, the benefits of becoming an OAS member is discussed.
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    Caribbean Report 11-01-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-01-11) Croskill, Hugh (anchor); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Robinson, A.N.R. (interviewee); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Louis, John St. (interviewee); Slimforth, Joanna (interviewee); Rigsby, Dereck (interviewee); Franks, Stanley (interviewee); Parry, Joseph (interviewee); Lee, Mark (correspondent); Heath, Ivor (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    As the Gulf crisis looms on the horizon, Trinidad and Tobago is assessing its options and stepping up with its domestic preparations to deal with this matter should a crisis occur. Meetings are apace with the Prime Minister and Leaders of the Opposition parties and other representatives in the country in order to formulate measures to protect the population. An update from Dominica and Cuba on their views on the situation in Iraq is also provided. In Antigua, there is uncertainty as to whether Mr. John St. Louis, Antigua’s Finance Minister has submitted his resignation. Dr. Ivor Heathe, Leader of the Opposition, United Democratic Party provides his perspective regarding some of Mr. St. Louis’ plans for the future. He contends there was no announcement on whether Mr. Louis had resigned given that he has been out of the country for quite a while. Expatriates in Nevis are very disturbed as they have been targeted for arrest of drug charges. They claim that marijuana is being planted in their homes and personal property by people who tip off the police. One expatriate believes that they are being charged unfairly and it may stem from Nevisians becoming unhappy that expatriates are being hired for jobs which they would like to have. Both the Prime Minister of Nevis and the Foreign Minister in charge of Nevisian Affairs have refuted these claims by the expatriates of unfair charges laid on them. In Canada, great publicity is being mounted on Ben Johnson who will run his first race after he was stripped of his 100 metre Olympic gold medal. Concerns are raised as to why Johnson is making this comeback at the age of 29. Mr. Mark Lee, Canadian track and field commentator, believes that Johnson has the personality to perform and he is also a tremendous gifted physical athlete who can perform at his optimal ability.
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    Caribbean Report 12-02-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-02-12) Croskill, Hugh (anchor); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Sale, Kirkpatrick (interviewee); Hart, Richard (interviewee); Fraser, Patricia (interviewee); Skippings, Oswald (interviewee); Rawling, John (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The Opposition parties in Guyana are concerned about whether the upcoming elections will be free and fair. The Guyanese government is being condemned by the Guyana Human Rights Association for supporting the interim administration of Suriname following its recent Christmas Eve coup. A former Jamaican political and Trade Union activist, now based in the United Kingdom, has criticized CARICOM governments for backing the US led military action in the Gulf. One of the biggest global parties of the century is being planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the so called discovery of the New World of the Americas and the Caribbean by Christopher Columbus. A 30 year old Jamaican tries to attain another world title as he ttakes his second step on the comeback trail.
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    Caribbean Report 12-04-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2014-07-21) Croskill, Hugh (anchor); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Montasse, Michelle (correspondent); Francis, Gloria (interviewee); Benson, Howard (correspondent); Gooch, Graham (interviewee); Agneal, John (correspondent); Compton, John (interviewee); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Damanpersad, Deepo (interviewee); Rawlinson, Neil (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 14-03-1989
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-03-14) Croskill, Hugh (anchor); Grant, Bernie (interviewee); Ford, Glyn (interviewee); Timmins, Jerry (correspondent); Bertrand, Ian (interviewee); Porter, Adrian (correspondent); Bennish, Peter (correspondent); Taylor-Issajenko, Angela (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Six Labor MPs, including Bernie Grant started on the signing of a motion which calls for the British government to maintain preferential treatment to banana producers in the Windward Islands after 1992. At a symposium in Strasbourg, British Member of the European Parliament, Glyn Ford noted that immigrants rights need to be re-visited and that there is a rise in racism in Europe. Managing Director of B.W.I.A., Ian Bertrand says that the airline will be be building on the European's interest in tourism in the Caribbean. At the U.S. Congressional Committee limited aid is recommended for Haiti, and in the areas of food aid, job creation and the move to a democratically elected government. In Canada, the enquiry into the use of drugs by amateur athletes continues with Angela Taylor-Issajenko's testimony.
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    Caribbean Report 16-03-1989
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-03-16) Croskill, Hugh (anchor); Hagan, Pat (interviewee); Pipe, Roger (interviewee); Wareni, Frank (interviewee); Patrick, Soraya (correspondent); Green, Simeon (interviewee); Warner, Elston (interviewee); Bennish, Peter (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Contrary to statements made by the Grenada Co-operative Nutmeg Association, the agreement has been breached. Pat Hagan, editor of Commodity Week confirmed that Indonesia is selling nutmeg at reduced prices. Democratic Congressman, Frank Guarini commented favourably on Prime Minister, Michael Manley's trip to the United States. In Britain, a group calling itself the Black Liberation Front is calling on the resignation of Chief Constable, Geoffrey Dear. Members of the black community are not convinced. Simon Hinds of the Voice Newspaper noted that circumstantial evidence points to a white group to discredit the black community and acting as political foot soldiers. The Canadian enquiry into drug use by amateur athletes continues with the testimony of Tony Issajenko, husband of Angela Taylor-Issajenko.
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    Caribbean Report 23-01-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-01-23) Croskill, Hugh (anchor); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Gomez, Drexel (interviewee); Odelle, Jack (interviewee); Mc Clean, Vendel (interviewee); Emmanuel, Patrick (interviewee); Ford, Henry (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    At a peace rally in Washington, the Rainbow of Coalition led by Rev. Jessie Jackson believes that the Caribbean would suffer for supporting the Bush administration on the war. A spokesman from this group believes that US aid earmarked for the Caribbean would be diverted to other areas. He thinks that the Caribbean leaders should provide leadership in a peace initiative instead of supporting the war. In Barbados, the National Development Party emerges victorious by a reduced majority. Mr. Erskine Sandiford gets a second successive term in office despite a low voter turnout amounting to approximately 60-62%. Mr. Sandiford identifies some of the priorities that he will be focusing on under his leadership. Bishop Drexel Gomez of Barbados believes that Caribbean leaders were too quick to endorse the American military effort, and thus bowing to the dictates of the United States. Barbados Political analyst, Dr. Patrick Emmanuel explains that this is first time Mr. Erskine Sandiford has led the DLP into victory and believes that this would boost Mr. Sandiford’s confidence. People will be waiting for the presentation of the 1991 estimates and budget to gain insight into the government’s economic policy.