Browsing by Author "Crosskill, Simon (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 02-02-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-02-02) Gordon, Orin (anchor); Simmons, David (interviewee); Latey, Mark (correspondent); Khan, Fiaz (interviewee); Coles, Chris (interviewee); Carter, Garvin (interviewee); Naysmith, Electra (correspondent); Sanders, Ronald (interviewee); Crosskill, Simon (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The Attorney Generals from CARICOM prepare for a meeting in Jamaica and the issue of the Caribbean Court of Appeal looms large. Barbados Attorney General David Simmons speaks on the intensified efforts to establish the regional court. Britain's Royal Navy launches its latest plan to recruit more ethnic minorities to its ranks. Fiaz Khan of the Ethnic Minority Enterprise Centre acknowledges the problems of discrimination. British Nuclear Fuels Ltd (BNFL) and a French company are responsible for the shipment of nuclear wastes through the Caribbean. As the shipment sets off from France however, the Caribbean High Commissioners in London have called on the governments of Britain, France and Japan to end the endorsement of such contracts. The Jamaican Cricket Association (JCA) is to hold a meeting to try to find out what went wrong at Sabina Park. Trinidad will host a double dose of test cricket which provides Brian Lara a chance to parade his captaincy. In football, Trinidad goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has been called to the England B squad for a game against Chile next week.
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    Caribbean Report 02-10-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-10-02) Thomas, Moya (anchor); James, Edison (interviewee); Cunningham, Jack (interviewee); White, James (correspondent); Foley, James (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Longchamps, Fritz (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Straw, Jack (interviewee); Blair, Tony (interviewee); Bailey, Colin (interviewee); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Crosskill, Simon (interviewee); Burrell, Horace (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 06-02-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-02-06) Greaves, Keith Stone (anchor); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Hughes, Hubert (interviewee); Cook, Robin (interviewee); Lake, Bernice (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Duprey, Lawrence (interviewee); Naysmith, Electra (correspondent); Shillingford, Henry (interviewee); Carbon, Peter (interviewee); Crosskill, Simon (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Anguilla's Chief Minister Hubert Hughes objects to Britain's choice of Minister for Overseas Territories. British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook states that countries wishing to remain dependent should bring their laws in line with those of Britain especially with regards to their anti-sodomy statutes. Trinidad-based airline BWIA has replaced its Chief Executive in the face of huge operating losses. In Haiti, arrest warrants have been issued for the leaders of the military coup against President Aristide. Also,in Haiti's central city of Mirebalais, a police chief and one other person were killed during a confrontation with a vigilante group. The Dominican Conservation Association (DCA) objects to a government's decision to demand a fee for whale researchers to continue work on the island. Latin America and Caribbean countries have signed a treaty banning nuclear weapons from the region. In football, the Jamaican Reggae Boyz is set to play El Salvador in the Gold Cup tournament. Simon Crosskill explains what the Reggae Boyz are likely to encounter.
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    Caribbean Report 07-01-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-01-07) Gordon, Orin (anchor); Lara, Brian (interviewee); Crosskill, Simon (interviewee); Mason, Andrew (interviewee); Rousseau, Pat (interviewee); Greaves, Keith Stone (correspondent); Singh, Doodnauth (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Guim, Rene (interviewee); Roberts, Andy (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) announced the appointment of Brian Lara as the new captain of the West Indies team. Two cricket commentators Andrew Mason of Barbados and Simon Crosskill of Jamaica express their sentiments on this appointment. President of the WICB, Pat Rousseau spoke about the Board's decision to drop Courtney Walsh as captain. In Guyana, the Commonwealth Group that observed the elections criticised the way in which the Guyana Elections Commission handled the vote count. However, Chairman of the Commission Doodnauth Singh argued that their assessment was inadequate. Cuban refugee, baseball player Orlando Hernandez who turned down American residency stated it is about principle not money. Hernandez is holding out to gain freedom for his fellow refugees. The report concludes with Andy Roberts giving his reaction to Brian Lara's appointment as captain.
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    Caribbean Report 20-02-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-02-20) Greaves, Keith Stone (anchor); Tonge, Jenny (interviewee); Tuitt, Adelina (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Cook, Robin (interviewee); Symons, Elizabeth, Baroness (interviewee); O'Neal, Ralph T. (interviewee); Joseph, Emma (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Crosskill, Simon (interviewee); Kinnock, Glenys (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 23-02-1999
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1999-02-23) Richards, Ken (anchor, correspondent); Rousseau, Pat (interviewee); Matthew, Jack (interviewee); Crosskill, Simon (interviewee); Corneal, Alvin (interviewee); Symmonds, Donna (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Jagan, Janet (interviewee); Hoyte, Desmond (interviewee); Ashdown, Paddy (interviewee); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Marcus, Jonathan (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 28-01-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-01-28) Thomas, Moya (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Lake, Bernice (interviewee); Smith, Clifford (correspondent); Enright, Leo (correspondent); Mac Einri, Piaras (interviewee); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Crosskill, Simon (interviewee); Agnew, Jonathan (correspondent); Headley, Dean (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The Trinidad and Tobago government is seeking to remove the option of appeals to the British Privy Council as a last resort for convicted murderers. As Britain's dependent territories meeting in London approach, the most controversial issue thus far is the British directive to Caribbean dependencies to change their laws which criminalises homosexual acts. Anguillan lawyer Bernice Lake comments on the issue and states that Britain is asking for too much. The European Commission sends its recommendations to the EU Council of Ministers for a mandate to negotiate a new agreement with the ACP states. In Ireland, a school teacher fears the threat of British immigrants after viewing the British movie "The Full Monty". Pope John Paul II described his visit to Cuba as unforgettable and a great event of spiritual, cultural and social reconciliation for the island. In cricket, the first test of the Cable and Wireless series between England and the West Indies takes place shortly in Sabina Park, Jamaica. Simon Crosskill comments on the hostility that the new Windies captain, Brian Lara, will face from the Jamaican crowd. England's bowler Dean Headley talks about his West Indian roots and his commitment to England.
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    Caribbean Report 29-01-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-01-29) Greaves, Keith Stone (anchor); Rousseau, Pat (interviewee); Hendriks, Jackie (interviewee); Roberts, Andy (interviewee); Crosskill, Simon (interviewee); Perez, Ninoska (interviewee); Da Silva, Phillip (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In cricket, the match between England and the West Indies has been abandoned as the umpires decided that the pitch is unfit and dangerous to the players. President of the West Indies Cricket Board, Pat Rousseau explains the decision and its consequences. The Jamaica Cricket Board (JCB) President Jackie Hendriks comments on what went wrong with the preparation. Jamaicans express their disappointment and disgust about this cricketing fiasco and English supporters who traveled across the sea are even more perturbed. Sports commentator Simon Crosskill comments on the unfortunate situation and places the blame solely on the JCB. The Cuban American National Foundation (CANF), a hard-lined Cuban exile group, is defending its involvement in a plan to sent food aid to Cuba. CANF spokeswoman Ninoska Perez comments on if this move represented a significant softening of the group's position. With a major ice meltdown in the Antarctic, Phillip Da Silva talks about the real and immediate threat posed to Guyana, given that it lies below sea level. The Trinidad and Tobago government states it will discuss with Britain its intention to begin a phased pull-out from the traditional appeals to the Privy Council.