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Item Caribbean Report 02-01-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-01-02) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Kwayana, Eusi (interviewee); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Ford, Henry (interviewee); Barry, Robert (interviewee); Girvan, Norman (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe report focuses on the first formal meeting between Guyana's Working People's Alliance Party and Desmond Hoyte, President of Guyana. An invitation to meet was issued by President Hoyte in response to Eusi Kwayana's, the WPA's lone MP, call on the Government to urgently initiate open dialogue with political parties, and religious and business organizations. Secondly, Lester Bird, Antigua's Deputy Prime Minister, dismisses suggestions of a split in Caricom states due to the different stances of Caribbean countries over the US invasion of Panama. He also contends that the invasion will not adversely affect the Caribbean/Latin American relations. Similar views are also expressed in an interview with Henry Ford, the leader of the Opposition in Barbados. Thirdly, a report by the US Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service predicts that world sugar production in the 1989-1990 is to fall below consumption for the fifth consecutive year. The need to expand Caribbean sugar production to the world market is addressed by Robert Barry, Head of the Research and Analysis Section of the Economic Research Service. The program concludes with the prediction of the heightening of Caribbean economic and social pressures in the 1990s. Prof. Norman Girvan, president of the Association of Caribbean Economists, purports that changes in Eastern Europe and US/Canada trade accord will translate into the Caribbean seeking help elsewhere and becoming more self-sufficient.Item Caribbean Report 04-01-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-01-04) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); International Health and Human Rights Group.; Norton, Michael (correspondent); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Spriggs, Michael (analyst); Menon, Rajiv (interviewee); Wilson, Andrew (interviewee); Wheeler, John (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe program reports on the findings of a nine member delegation of the International Health and Human Rights Group visit to Haiti. The group investigated human rights abuses and health conditions of prisoners. Michael Norton, a BBC correspondent in Haiti, provides details of the group’s visit to the Haitian National Penitentiary, and reports on the health and abuse of four political prisoners. Secondly, the introduction of the US government owned television station, TV Marti, in Cuba generates strong protest from the Cuban government who threatens to stop the broadcast to Cubans by jamming the signals. In the Financial Market, Michael Spriggs, gold analyst, predicts the rise in gold prices in the midst of recent drops in the price of gold. In the next segment, a parliamentary support committee published a report outlining the rise of racial attacks in Britain with Scotland Yard recording more than 2500 attacks in 1989. Further comments and information on the racial assaults are provided by Rajiv Menon, Andrew Wilson of Scotland Yard and John Wheeler, Chair of Parliamentary Home Affairs Committee. The program concludes with Cricket News of the attempts by Surrey English County Team to persuade Barbadian fast-bowler, Ezra Moseley to join their team.Item Caribbean Report 06-03-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-03-06) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Bazin, Marc (interviewee); Timmins, Jerry (correspondent); Baron, Tony (analyst); Binnendijk, Chandra van (correspondent); Fraser, Jeffery (interviewee); Martin-Jenkins, Christopher (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe program reports on the shooting to death of an eleven-year-old Haitian girl by soldiers during anti-government demonstrations in Haiti. Opposition groups are working with the business sector to shut down activities in the country and issues a joint statement which outlines the setting up of an interim civilian president after President Avril vacates office. Following the Financial News, the finalization of the peace agreement is discussed at a meeting with Surinamese President Shankar, Desi Bouterse and the armed rebel forces led by Ronnie Brunswick. The report concludes with tomorrow’s fourth one-day international between England and the West Indies at Bourda Oval, Guyana. The weather forecast and the conditions of the pitch are points of interest in the report.Item Caribbean Report 07-03-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-03-07) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Avril, Prosper (interviewee); Timmins, Jerry (correspondent); Le Gendre, Robert (interviewee); Jackson, Julia (analyst); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Hall, Wes, 1937- (interviewee); Redhead, Brian (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationAn exclusive interview with embattled Haitian President, General Prosper Avril in which he refuses to step down from power. He confirms that such a move will be unconstitutional and will threaten the stability of the country; requests a team of international observers to monitor the Haitian elections next year; comments on the control of mass demonstrations and the electoral timetable. An exiled Haitian opposition leader in Miami responds to the statements of President Avril. Following the Financial News, the Cuban government reacts harshly to the approval of the United Nations’ resolution on the abuse of human rights in Cuba. The report concludes with comments from former cricketer and Minister of Tourism and Sports,Wesley Hall on reasons why the West Indies lost the first test match against England at Sabina Park, Jamaica.Item Caribbean Report 08-02-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-02-08) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Caroit, Jean Michel (correspondent); Jenkins, Garth (correspondent); Stainer, Robin (analyst); Douglas, Roosevelt "Rosie" (interviewee); Trent, William (interviewee); Martin-Jenkins, Christopher (correspondent); Stewart, Micky (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe program reports on the insistence by the Dominican Republic that the export of bananas to Europe does not violate their agreement with the ACP banana producing countries in the Caribbean. Secondly, Fidel Castro, president of Cuba, introduces tighter controls on the rationing of bread in Cuba as the Soviet Union falls behind in the shipment of grain to Havana. In turn, Cuba’s failure to send promised supplies of citrus to the Soviet Union has led observers to speculate that the Soviet Union is attempting to force Cuba to retract its criticism of Perestroika. Following the Financial Market news, the representatives of the current European colonies in the Caribbean voice concerns of being inundated by European settlers with the formation of the single European market in 1992. The next segment outlines the results of a 1988 survey in Britain showing the increase in the number of people returning to the Caribbean from Britain. The report concludes with Chris Lewis, Guyanese-born cricketer who is preparing to join the English cricket squad in the Caribbean.Item Caribbean Report 09-01-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-01-09) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Marcall, George (interviewee); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Esquivel, Manuel (interviewee); Reynolds, Randolph (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Lynch, Douglas (interviewee); Persaud, Vishnu (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe program focuses on the signing of an agreement between the Government of Guyana and Reynolds Metal International, an American based company. BBC correspondent, Sharief Khan reports on the signing of this joint venture bauxite mining agreement and its implications for Guyana. Secondly, talks are expected to begin with Britain, Belize and Guatemala over long time territorial disputes. Further insights into these talks, the succession of land and access to the Caribbean are discussed by Manuel Esquivel, former Prime Minister of Belize. Following the Financial Market news, predictions are made of fewer British tourists to visit the Caribbean in 1990 due to the recession. The travel industry in Britain reported that bookings to the Caribbean are down by approximately 50 percent as compared to 1989. George Marcall, Sales and Marketing Director of Airtours comments on the economic situation and hikes in hotel prices which have led travellers to the reconsideration their options. Thirdly, the Barbadian Opposition Party suggests that Barbados is heading for a recession in the midst of debates over the state of the economy. The concerns follow an increase in the interest rates of loans and the imposition of restrictions on credit. Correspondent Sandra Baptiste reports and includes interviews with Douglas Lynch of the Barbados Shipping and Trading Company and Dr. Vishnu Persad, Director of Economic Affairs, Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat who state that the economy is not in crisis. The final segment looks at tomorrow’s report of an interview with Randolph Reynolds and a report on the expansion of telecommunication services by Cable and Wireless.Item Caribbean Report 09-02-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-02-09) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Ricardo, Joaquin (interviewee); Thomas, Clive (interviewee); Binnendijk, Chandra van (correspondent); O'Toole, Pamela (correspondent); Martin-Jenkins, Christopher (correspondent); Elcock, Ricardo (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe program reports on the decision by the Dominican Republic to abandon their plans to export bananas to Europe, the result of opposition from the Caricom countries. Following the Financial Market news, the economic future of Suriname is of concern to Surinamese politicians in their quest to attract foreign investments. The next segment covers the clash between Cuba and the United States in the UN Security Council, with each accusing the other of violating international laws and conventions over a recent attack on a Cuban freighter by the US Coast Guard in the Gulf of Mexico. In the sporting segment, English cricketer Ricardo Elcock prepares to return to England due to a back injury. The report concludes with the stories of Caribbean interest appearing in the British press, including the visit of Rev. Jessie Jackson to London and racism in Russia.Item Caribbean Report 09-03-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-03-09) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Timmins, Jerry (anchor); Dupree, Jack (analyst); Martin-Jenkins, Christopher (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationIn Haiti, the military government of General Prosper Avril unleashes a campaign of terror against demonstrators who are demanding his departure. Yesterday, three civilians were killed by the Haitian soldiers and today a group of demonstrators comprising of 250 university students were fired on by soldiers of the presidential guard. Following the Financial News, the stories of Caribbean interest appearing in the British press are aired. The report concludes with the possible delay of the start of tomorrow’s second test match between the West Indies and England due to rain.Item Caribbean Report 10-01-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-01-10) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Morgan, Brad (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Chellew, Tom (interviewee); Pierre, Leslie (interviewee); Stone, Terry (interviewee); Porter, Adrian (correspondent); O'Sullivan, Michael (interviewee); Navajas, Hugo (interviewee); Murphy, Pat (correspondent); Brewer, John (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationThis program provides insights into the national crackdown of the Jamaican drug network in the United States and reveals that many groups or “posses” are moving out of New York and into other areas in America. Ten posse members were arrested in Dallas, Texas for various violations of the Controlled Substance Act, according to Brad Morgan, Information Officer at the Crud Enforcement Agency. Secondly, the report explores the recent acquisitions of the national telecommunication systems in Jamaica and Grenada by the British telecommunication company, Cable and Wireless. BBC correspondent, Leslie Garth reports on the benefits for the Caribbean region, and interviews Tom Chellew, Director of Cable and Wireless with Responsibility for the Caribbean, and Leslie Pierre, Editor of the Grenadian Voice. Pierre likens the recent acquisitions to colonialism in the communication sphere of the Caribbean. However, Terry Stone, General Manager of Grantele, Grenada’s telephone company affirms that the move adds impetus to the development of telecommunication services in the region. Thirdly, Adrian Porter provides an update of last year’s plight of a herd of llamas from Chile stranded on a barren strip, offshore from Antigua. Michael O’Sullivan of the World Society for the Protection of Animals confirms the death of 118 lamas which prompted the WSPA to intervene and propose to ship the llamas to Peru. Following the Financial Market news, the new Chairman of the Group of 77, Ambassador Hugo Navajas of Bolivia states that the Third World faces an era of economic risks in the 1990’s. The program concludes with the preparation of the English cricketers to improve their physical fitness before the upcoming tour of the West Indies. Pat Murphy reports on the high level of fitness of the players and this is reiterated by the manager of the fitness program, John Brewer.Item Caribbean Report 11-01-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-01-11) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Bajeux, Jean-Claude (interviewee); Biles, Peter (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Holder, John (interviewee); Whitehorne, Pat (correspondent); Duff, Mickey (interviewee); Rawling, John (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe program reports on the call by a Caribbean Human Rights group for an independent inquiry into the lost of civilian lives in the US invasion of Panama. The next segment focuses on the disappearance of six members of a Cuban medical team working in Ethiopia with suggestions that rebels of the Oromo Liberation Front are responsible for their capture. Following the Financial News, the Phyllis Coard support group launches a new campaign expressing concerns about the physical and mental conditions of Phyllis Coard, one of the 14 Grenadians sentenced to death for the murder of former Prime Minister, Maurice Bishop in 1983. The sport segment concludes with a rejection by the West Indies Cricket Board to accept the offer by umpire John Holder to officiate at the upcoming English tour of the West Indies; and John Rawlins interviews boxing manager, Mickey Duff, on a rematch between Kirkland Laing and Buck Smith.Item Caribbean Report 12-01-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-01-12) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); King, Bob (correspondent); Mathur, Ira (correspondent); Jones, James (interviewee); Wilson, Tracy (interviewee); DeJean, Rob (interviewee); Russell, Lynsey (correspondent); Fortescue, Edna (interviewee); Shatner, John (interviewee); Humphreys, Hilroy (interviewee); Dark, Ian (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe program focuses on the strengthening of ties between Haiti and Taiwan through the recent visit of President Avril to Taipei, resulting in the Taiwanese offering advisory assistance to the development of the Haitian economy and trade. Secondly, trade unions in Trinidad condemn its Government’s retrenchments in the transportation sector and are encouraged to be less reliant on government subsidies. Following the Financial Market news, Antigua’s government faces a lawsuit by the American owners of the surviving llamas awaiting transportation to the US. The round-up segment addresses the return of prisoners to St. Croix after Hurricane Hugo; the call by a Birmingham City Counsellor, Phillip Murphy, to provide Jamaican dialect translation over a public address systems in city halls; and TV Marti in Cuba. The program concludes with Nigel Benn, Barbadian boxer vying for the World Middle Weight title against Sanderline Williams.Item Caribbean Report 13-02-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-02-13) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Abraham, Elliot (interviewee); Persaud, Wilberne (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Cooper, Graham (analyst); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe program focuses on the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Jamaica and Cuba despite fierce criticism from Caribbean nations. Secondly, a report of the Dominican Republic’s economic structure in 1989 highlights the plight of the Caribbean countries as to why they did not heed the warning signs of the Republic’s intentions to export bananas to Europe. Following the Financial News, the report provides an update on the affairs in Haiti after the 10 day siege and as the Haitians prepare for Carnival. The report concludes with the concerns of Government ministers in Guyana on the United States reduction in funding and in attempts by Canada to meet with other donor countries to assist in buffering the impact of the American decision.Item Caribbean Report 13-03-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-03-13) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Ferguson, James (interviewee); Pascal-Trouillot, Ertha (interviewee); Thompson, Alan (correspondent); Abraham, Herard (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Tippins, Mary (analyst); Pringle, Frank (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationGrenadians go to the polls today for the second general elections since the US invasion in 1983 and the political analysts predict a high prospect of a coalition government. Secondly, the inauguration ceremony for the new interim Haitian president, Ertha Pascal-Trouillot takes place in Port-au-Prince with an acknowledgement that the principal task of the new government is to bring about general elections in the country. The report explores the Haitian government’s chances of meeting the electoral timetable and gaining the cooperation of the army. Following the Financial News, Frank Pringle, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism pledges to triple the financial support for marketing the island’s tourism industry in Europe.Item Caribbean Report 14-03-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-03-14) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Timmins, Jerry (correspondent); Brathwaite, Nicholas (interviewee); Anderson, Fiona (analyst); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Martin-Jenkins, Christopher (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe National Democratic Congress’ victory in the yesterday’s general elections in Grenada, capturing seven of the fifteen seats was marred today by speculations of a coalition by the three contesting parties. Following the Financial News, Haiti’s archaic ownership land structure led to a major incident on Monday in Piate in which eight people were killed and two thousand left homeless after landowners, backed by security forces, clashed with the local peasants. The report concludes with another day of rain for the West Indies and England cricketers in Guyana as the second test match was officially cancelled.Item Caribbean Report 15-01-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-01-15) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Vincent, Justin (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Green, Chris (correspondent); Dark, Ian (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe program reports on the response by the Haitian people to a call by the Opposition party for a national strike to prevent President Prosper Avril from returning to Haiti. The majority of Haitians did not answer the strike call. Secondly, a new Caribbean export agency, the Eastern Caribbean States Export Development Agency (ESCEDA) calls for free trade in the Caribbean in order to increase the effectiveness of the organization. Following the Financial News, the focus is on the recently concluded COMECON meeting in Bulgaria which was attended by Cuba’s Vice President, Carlos Rafael Rodrigues. Cuba’s stance against the proposed reforms at the meeting was addressed. Finally, the sporting segment centres on the first anniversary of the death of St. Kitts/Nevis cricketer Will Flack who died at the wicket in Gambia one year ago. The program concludes with the victory of Nigel Benn against Sanderline Williams and his upcoming fight against Roberto Duran as he vies for the World Middle Weight Title.Item Caribbean Report 15-02-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-02-15) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Basdeo, Sahadeo (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Horne, Earline (interviewee); Pack, Chris (analyst); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Ramphal, Shridath (interviewee); Martin-Jenkins, Christopher (correspondent); Gooch, Graham (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe program reports on the banana battle between the Dominican Republic and the Caricom producing states. Despite the announcement of the Dominican Republic last week to abandon the plan to export bananas to Europe, it is now clear that the Republic will export bananas to Switzerland, Austria, Poland and Czechoslovak. Although these countries are outside of the EEC and the agreement under the Lome Convention, the motives of the Dominican Republic are questioned. Secondly, the Caribbean banana producers are also warned not to be caught in the banana trap and are encouraged to diversify in 1992. Following the Financial News, the Commission of Eminent West Indians, set up to promote the goals of the treaty establishing Caricom, announces the creation of a Secretariat in Barbados. The report concludes with a reflection on the performance of the English cricketers at the first one-day international and comments on the condition of the pitch.Item Caribbean Report 15-03-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-03-15) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Timmins, Jerry (correspondent); Pack, Chris (analyst); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Dunn, Leith (interviewee); Green, Anne-Marie (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe results of the elections in Grenada fail to install a new government with Nicholas Brathwaite, National Democratic Congress winning seven of the 15 seats. Collaborations are now underway between the NDC and the outgoing Prime Minister, Ben Jones of the National Party to form a new coalition government with a workable majority. Following the Financial News, Cuba celebrates the 112th anniversary of the Baragua Protest in which General Antonio Maceo is hailed as the protagonist of one of the nation’s most glorious events. In the face of current growing hardships in Cuba, President Fidel Castro urges the people to emulate this unyielding protagonist and stand firm in their struggles. The final segment highlights the deplorable living conditions of the Haitian cane cutters in the Dominican Republic.Item Caribbean Report 16-01-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-01-16) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); James, Canute (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Morgan, James (correspondent); Mathur, Ira (correspondent); Johnson, Andy; The British Broadcasting CorporationThe program features the finalization of negotiations for a new Jamaican IMF aid agreement since the island failed the last IMF economic performance test. The new agreement could translate into economic pressures for Jamaica, including higher interest rates, import reductions and the devaluation of the Jamaican dollar. Secondly, the fears of Caribbean politicians that recent changes in Eastern Europe will push the region to the back of the international aid queue was confirmed by the withdrawal of twenty five million dollars in US assistance to Jamaica. Following the Financial News, an economic correspondent examines the implications of the completion of the Uruguay Round of negotiations in December 1990 on Caribbean nations. The final segment reports on the two-day Caribbean Media and Telecommunications conference in Port of Spain, Trinidad, and provides insights into a conference presentation by Andy Johnson entitled “The New World Information Order in the Strategies of the Third World States.”Item Caribbean Report 21-02-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-02-21) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Markowitz, Arnold (correspondent); Robinson, A.N.R. (interviewee); Buxton, Neil (analyst); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Honeyghan, Lloyd (interviewee); Dark, Ian (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe program reports on the address of A.N.R. Robinson, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago at the United Nations Special Assembly on Drugs. The proposal issued by Trinidad and Tobago includes the setting up of an International Criminal Court and an International Tribunal. Secondly, the nineteen year old brother of Bob Marley, Anthony Booker is shot dead in Miami after rampaging through a shopping precinct with a firearm. Following the Financial News, Haiti moves nearer to the start of the electoral timetable and a census is due to start in March. One of the members of the electoral council which drafted the electoral schedule is calling for it to be revised. The report also covers the return of three exiled opposition leaders to Haiti. The final segment explores the upcoming WBA Welter Weight Title between Lloyd Honeyghan and Mark Breland.Item Caribbean Report 23-01-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-01-23) Fraser, Sonia (anchor); Vougy, Fritz (interviewee); Roy, Jean Sebastian (interviewee); Jarman, Brian (correspondent); Buxton, Neil (analyst); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Beckwith, David (interviewee); Briley, Harold (correspondent); Smith, Roy (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe program features the resignation of the Haitian ambassador in Washington over the exiled opposition leaders from Haiti. According to the Charge d’Affaires at the embassy, the ambassador’s resignation was an emotional blunder. The report also covers the views of the supporters of democracy in Port-au-France who claim that the future of Haiti is in a quandary due to the recent state of siege. Following the Financial Market news, the segment examines the upcoming visit of Dan Quayle, US Vice President to Jamaica to meet with Prime Minister Michael Manley on the US invasion of Panama. The final segment addresses a campaign launched by the British government to facilitate the entry of more black recruits into the British armed forces. According to a report by the Ministry of Defence in Britain, the racial discrimination factor was a major deterrent for applicants of ethnic minorities.