Browsing by Author "Donnelly, Brian (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 20-09-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-09-20) Richards, Ken (anchor); James, Edison (interviewee); Martin, Atherton (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Joseph, Patrick (interviewee); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Donnelly, Brian (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Musa, Said (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 21-09-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-21) Richards, Ken (anchor); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Laurent, Edwin (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Morris, Chris (correspondent); Dausa, Rafael (interviewee); Donnelly, Brian (interviewee); Gray, William (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This report highlights the US plans to challenge the European Union (EU) banana regime at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The US decided to press ahead with its challenge although Caribbean leaders have consistently asked the US to rethink its opposition to the regime. In London, banana distributor Geest releases their interim figures which shows an increase in operating profit as they hold a series of consultations with companies interested in taking over its banana business. The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved the bill aimed at blocking foreign investments in Cuba. Meanwhile, Cuba Foreign Affairs official Rafael Dausa states that Cuba's investment thrust will continue despite US legislation. America's anti-drug efforts in the Caribbean was defended by Trinidad-based US Ambassador Brian Donnelly. Donnelly states that his government is pursuing a multi-layered strategy against illegal drugs. In Port-of-Spain, high level talks are due between the Secretary-General of the ACS, Simon Molina Duarte and Trinidad Government Ministers. One major hurdle is the question of funding for the ACS Secretariat. As the Caribbean region has experienced a very active 1995 hurricane season, Dr. William Gray, Colorado State University, Department of Atmospheric Science, explains how he was able to predict this hectic hurricane season.
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    Caribbean Report 27-09-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-27) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); Donnelly, Brian (interviewee); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Fletcher, Pascal (correspondent); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Seaga, Edward (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Rodney, Karl (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, Guyana's President Cheddi Jagan states he is pressing ahead to obtain as quickly as possible a report from a commission of inquiry into the cyanide spill at the Omai Goldmines. In Washington, the NAFTA Parity Bill to give the Caribbean equal arrangement with NAFTA was dropped. However, US Ambassador, Brian Donnelly comments that the bill has not been completely lost. Trinidad and Tobago plans to step up investment in Cuba and proposes a trade mission in the near future. Ambassador Donnelly argues that this does not change Trinidad's relationship with the US. Environment Ministers from Latin America and the Caribbean oppose the US embargo on Cuba, at a regional meeting. Cuba argues that the US embargo has directly affected its ability to tackle environmental problems. Meanwhile, the fourteenth storm of this turbulent hurricane season, tropical storm Noel will veer away from the region. Hurricane-affected St. Martin puts its recovery efforts in high gear as costs could spiral unless they capture a part of the vital winter tourist season. The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Leader Edward Seaga accuses former party Chairman Bruce Golding of promoting the JLP's positions as his own in a bid to form a third political party. British tabloid press has been paying attention to Colin Powell's white heritage as the black media examines his Caribbean roots amid speculation that he will make a bid for the White House.
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    Caribbean Report 27-11-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-11-27) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Noguera, Felipe (interviewee); Donnelly, Brian (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Wilkinson, Selwyn (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation