Browsing by Author "George, Kenneth (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 08-01-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-01-08) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Al-Massari, Mohammed (interviewee); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); George, Kenneth (interviewee); Aubrey, Martin (correspondent); Cockland, Geraldine (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 19-12-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-12-19) Richards, Ken (anchor); James, Edison (interviewee); Douglas, Rosie (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Charles, Eugenia (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); George, Kenneth (interviewee); Searwar, Lloyd (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (interviewee); Greaves, Keith Stone (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The Windward Islands Banana Development and Exporting Company (WIBDECO)-Fyffes bid for Geest banana division runs into obstacles as there are concerns about the type of deal secured. Moreover, Dame Eugenia Charles called on the Windward Islands leaders to explain the proposed arrangements being made. A group of ten Haitian boat people landed on Jamaica's Northeastern coast seeking political asylum. In the US, the Republican controlled Congress target immigrants in a bill which seeks to end the automatic granting of citizenship to everyone born in the US. Also, three men were arrested by the FBI in what they claimed was a conspiracy to invade Cuba. In Guyana, the final report of the Omai cyanide spill continues but the socio-economic impact report has been delayed. Orin Gordon reports on a new foreign bid from Barama Timber Company which is interested in gold mining in Guyana. In cricket, the West Indies team remains without a win after three one-day matches in the World Cup Series. Sports commentator 'Reds' Pereira comments on Lara's return to the team and states West Indies batting needs Brian Lara. Finally, in Montserrat despite the threat of the active volcano, residents prepare for dual celebrations of Carnival and Christmas.
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    Caribbean Report 24-10-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-10-24) Richards, Ken (anchor); Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); James, Edison (interviewee); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Seaga, Edward (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Wint, Carl (interviewee); George, Kenneth (interviewee); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Chenard, Pierre (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report CARICOM leaders continue to have their say at the 50th Anniversary of the UN. Guyana's President Cheddi Jagan strongly criticized the unjust world economic order. CARICOM Chairman Prime Minister Edison James also comments on the world order and the future role of the UN but made a brief reference to the banana issue and world trade. Trinidad's Opposition Leader, Basdeo Panday comments on the adjournment of the decision on whether he will face sexual offenses charges in the High Courts. Tony Fraser reports on why the Magistrate postponed his decision until after the general elections. Crime and violence has become the major issue on the campaign trail in Trinidad and Tobago. In Jamaica, politicians are calling for an end to the political motivated violence in garrison constituencies. In Guyana, public hearings into Guyana's Omai Gold Mine cyanide spill begins, but Commission Chairman Justice Kenneth George expresses disappointment with the lack of interest. In Haiti, Emile Jonassaint, the military-backed President who surrendered to a US-led intervention force, has died of unspecified natural causes.