Browsing by Author "Dos Santos, Bernard (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 12-06-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-06-12) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Bruney, Mike (correspondent); Moreau, Gordon (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Dos Santos, Bernard (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Shelly, Christine (interviewee); Short, Peter (interviewee); Florence, Chris (correspondent); Croft, Colin (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    At the close of Dominica's general elections, Mike Bruney comments on voter turnout and possible outcomes. Gordon Moreau, political commentator in Dominica reports on the uncertainty of the election outcome. The Opposition, Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) calls for a boycott of by-elections in Jamaica. On the fifteenth anniversary of the death of Dr. Walter Rodney, Guyana's Attorney General Bernard Dos Santos recommends a full commission of inquiry into Dr. Rodney's death. The US announced that Cuban authorities have arrested American fugitive, Robert Vesco. US State Department spokeswoman Christine Shelly states that the US is interested in his return following an offer from Cuba to send the fugitive back. In cricket, the West Indies gained a nine wicket victory over England in the opening test. The return of fast-bowler Ian Bishop played a significant part and earned him the Man of the Match award. The President of the West Indies Cricket Board of Control, Peter Short praised the whole team for its performance.
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    Caribbean Report 22-03-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-22) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Caroit, Jean Michel (correspondent); Howard, Michael (interviewee); Straw, Jack (interviewee); Jenkin, Bernard (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Dos Santos, Bernard (interviewee); Simpson, Bobby (interviewee); Melville, Selwyn (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Two people are dead and dozens have been injured in protests over increased transportation costs in the Dominican Republic. British MPs in a heated debate over future access to Britain for Commonwealth citizens. Europe's proposed common visa list names twenty-eight countries, ten in the Caribbean, whose citizens would require a visa to enter the European states. Geest PLC, a British fruit marketing and distribution company announced an increase in their profits nevertheless the company's improved financial record was affected by tropical storm Debbie. Guyana's Attorney General Bernard Dos Santos is expected to advise the government to press ahead with the Commission of Inquiry into the 1980 death of Dr. Walter Rodney. Australian manager Bobby Simpson speaks about the replacement for injured fast bowler Craig McDermott and the batting of Carl Hooper which made a difference in the one day internationals. The Pan American Athletics Commission is moving to encourage more hemispheric competition. It is targeting long distance running as the first in a series of athletic events.