Browsing by Author "Davies, Omar (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 02-02-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-02) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Davies, Omar (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Barnes, Rory (interviewee); Willabus, Ian (correspondent); Holder, Keith (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, Jamaica's Finance Minister, Omar Davies responds angrily to suggestions that the upsurge of gun violence in Jamaica is being taken too lightly. Journalist Gary Alleyne reports on the inability to identify the factors behind the increase in this type of violence and the effect it is having on the community and the political electorate. Carib Express, the region's newest airline has reported a good response since opening its reservation system. The British General Manager, Rory Barnes states that Carib Express has met nothing but goodwill. BWIA has been holding talks with both Carib Express and LIAT about future cooperation and shared bookings into Eastern Caribbean destinations. Ian Willabus reports on BWIA's plan to step up flights into Guyana which has angered aviation officials in Georgetown. The Cuban Foreign Minister Roberto Robaine has begun an official visit to Nepal. In Barbados, the cricket team has won the Red Stripe Championship after four years in the doldrums. Keith Holder responds to whether Barbadian cricket has regained the depth that made it so dominant in the past.
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    Caribbean Report 09-05-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-05-09) Richards, Ken (anchor); Nicholls, Neville (interviewee); Davies, Omar (interviewee); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Ferringo, Roberto (interviewee); Summers, Lawrence (interviewee); Cuffie, Maxie (interviewee); Ward, David (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 16-08-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-16) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Patterson, P. J. (interviewee); Robaina, Roberto (interviewee); Mitchell, James (interviewee); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Davies, Omar (interviewee); Rush, George (correspondent); Shorto, Gavin (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) is proposing strong criticism of the American foreign advisory for tourists. Also, Jamaica's Prime Minister P.J. Patterson comments on whether issues of small states are likely to be a major issue at the ACS Summit. Another major issue on the front burner includes the participation of Cuba however, Cuba's Foreign Minister Roberto Robaina addresses this matter. In St. Vincent, defeat for the Opposition's no confidence motion in the government but the party has pledged to keep up its campaign for the removal of Attorney General Parnell Campbell. Prime Minister James Mitchell spoke to the House at the end of the debate. Jamaica's Finance Minister Omar Davies announced measures to shore up the island's troubled currency. Bermuda's future hangs in the balance as voters cast their ballots in a referendum on independence. Following confusion on whether the poll would be on or off, government spokesman Gavin Shorto comments on whether any one person has the authority to postpone the referendum. In cricket, Andy Cummins responded well to his call-up to the injury depleted West Indies squad.
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    Caribbean Report 19-08-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-08-19) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Lord, Richard (interviewee); Grant, Jennifer (correspondent); Davies, Omar (interviewee); Smith, Alistair (interviewee); Powell, Colin (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Caesar, Joseph (interviewee); Wilson, Basil (interviewee); Smith, Colin (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 21-07-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-07-21) Greaves, Keith 'Stone' anchor; Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Lawrence, Ramesh Lawrence (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (corespondent); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Ingraham, Hubert (interviewee); Davies, Omar (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 22-09-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-09-22) Gordon, Warren (anchor); White, James (correspondent); Odlum, George (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Morgan, James (interviewee); Davies, Omar (interviewee); Allum, Errol (interviewee); Clinton, Bill (interviewee); Annan, Kofi (interviewee); Watson, Ron (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 24-02-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-02-24) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Brabin, Michael (correspondent); Gibb, Tom (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Ismael, Odeen (interviewee); Davies, Omar (interviewee); Clegg, Claude (interviewee); Thompson, Giselle (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    A squadron of light aircraft are heading towards the Cuban coast to drop commemorative wreaths over the spot where four anti Cuban Castro flyers were killed, when two of their planes were shot down by Cubans a year ago. Also, the Helms-Burton law dispute continues and the European Union says it is prepared to suspend moves to ask the World Trade Organisation to arbitrate, if it can reach agreement with Washington first. Next, the leader of the Opposition in Trinidad and Tobago wants the Speaker of the House of Representatives to evict a member of the Opposition, MP for Point Fortin, who has crossed the floor. In the following, a spokesperson for the Walter Reed Army Medical Centre says that Guyana’s President, Dr. Cheddi Jagan, is now in a stable but still serious condition after a relapse over the weekend. Next, Dr. Omar Davies, Jamaica’s Finance minister is refuting claims that the assistance being given to the island’s insurance sector amounts to a bail out. Finally, Louis Farrakhan, who has Caribbean roots says that black Americans should establish their own country and should seek UN support for their own nation. He, also, accuses the United States government of setting the stage for a war against Muslim countries. Finally, it is almost a year since the Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage by a Grenadian born writer, Giselle Thompson was published.
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    Caribbean Report 28-04-1999
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1999-04-28) Richards, Ken (anchor, correspondent); Davies, Omar (interviewee); Lewis, Rupert (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Greaves, Keith Stone (correspondent); Amory, Vance (interviewee); Liverpool, Fairbairn (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Basalto, Jose (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation