Browsing by Author "Drakes, Peter (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 13-09-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-13) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Drakes, Peter (interviewee); Williams, Eddie (correspondent); Junest, Jean (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Norris, Carl (interviewee); Castle, Christopher (interviewee); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Annis, Carlos (interviewee); Giacomelli, Giorgio (interviewee); Rush, George (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, yet another storm threatens part of the Caribbean region. This time Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent and St. Lucia are put on alert for tropical storm Marilyn. In Dutch St. Martin there are delays in the cleanup operations and the full details of the damages caused are slowly emerging. The hurricane caused the demolition of the shanty towns where illegal immigrants used to live and consequently, Dutch St. Martin is offering free passage home to these illegal immigrants. The very active hurricane season is impacting negatively on the insurance sector and could lead to increase premiums. Marine insurance could also rise ,this has implications for the tourism sector. In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a different storm is brewing on the political future of the Attorney General Parnell Campbell who is expected to announce his resignation soon. In Jamaica, there is mounting speculation that the leading members of the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) may be forming a third political party. Anti-drug units from around the world have been invited to a UN Conference in Havana, Cuba next month, to discuss ways to improve international cooperation. The Director-General of the UN Drug Control Program, Giorgio Giacomelli presented the Cuban Drug Commission with more than one million dollars worth of drug fighting equipment. In Bermuda, there is a storm of controversy about what to do with the American fast food chain McDonald's, as the US closes down its military bases there.
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    Caribbean Report 23-08-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-23) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Greaves, Keith Stone (correspondent); Aspinall, William (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Drakes, Peter (interviewee); Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); Sealy, Karen (interviewee); Archer, Brentnol (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Richardson, Richie (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This report highlights how residents of Montserrat are coping with the changes on the third day of evacuation after increasde activity at the volcano. British volcanologist, Dr. William Aspinall states that chances of a major eruption can not be discounted. Meanwhile, the Eastern Caribbean must keep an eye on the region's latest tropical storm Iris. The Acting Director of the Barbados Met Services, Peter Drakes comments that additional strengthening of the storm is possible. The Guyana government has declared the area affected by the Omai Gold Mine cyanide spill as an environmental disaster zone. President Cheddi Jagan comments that the immediate priority was stopping the spill and protecting the environment. Dr. Karen Sealey of the Barbados-based PAHO said the organization is already involved in the move to minimise the effects of the spill. In cricket, West Indies captain Richie Richardson is optimistic about the crucial sixth and final test between England and the West Indies. Hugh Crosskill gives his thoughts on what promises to be a thrilling finale to the series.
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    Caribbean Report 24-08-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-24) Richards, Ken (anchor); Humphreys, Hilroy (interviewee); Greaves, Keith Stone (correspondent); Aspinall, William (interviewee); Drakes, Peter (interviewee); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Rush, George (correspondent); Mann, Simon (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This programme highlights the increasing number of Montserratians arriving in Antigua, although there has been no official evacuation order. Antigua's Health and Home Affairs Minister Hilroy Humphreys comments on whether any early assistance has been forthcoming from Britain. British volcanologist Dr. William Aspinall gives a best and worst case scenario. Meanwhile, met officials in the region are keeping a close watch on hurricanes Iris and Humberto. Barbados met official Peter Drakes states the two system are interacting and warrant very close scrutiny. In Guyana, tempers rise over the cyanide spill caused by Omai Gold Mine into the Essequibo River. Both anti-Omai and pro-Omai protesters picket outside Parliament as the debate on the spill begins. In Trinidad and Tobago, Ralph Maraj, former Public Utilities and Foreign Minister, has resigned from his parliamentary seat and the ruling party, People's National Movement. In Bermuda, there is intensive lobbying as two candidates vie for the leadership of the ruling United Bermuda Party (UBP). The two men that offered themselves for selection are Mr. C. V. Jim Woolridge and Dr. David Saul. In cricket, West Indies pacer Curtly Ambrose had a good day as England tried to stay on top of the West Indies bowling on the first day of the sixth and final test.