Browsing by Author "Guilford, Peter (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 01-10-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-10-01) Orr, Carol (anchor); Osana, Roy (correspondent); Ishmael, Odeen (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Brittan, Leon (interviewee); Guilford, Peter (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (anchor); Vanderpool-Wallace, Vincent (interviewee); Pantin, Anthony (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Abbott, Diane (interviewee); Wood, David (correspondent); Filiatreault, Gilles (interviewee); Stewart, Gordon 'Butch' (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 10-01-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-10) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Yearwood, Robin (interviewee); Mardon, Clive (correspondent); Guilford, Peter (interviewee); Rohee, Clement (interviewee); Rush, George (correspondent); Cole, Andy (interviewee); Ferguson, Alex (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This report examines the draft proposal put forward by the Acker/Loeb Group on the privatization of LIAT. The governments of Trinidad and Tobago and Antigua/Barbuda were given the mandate to upgrade the airline. The Antigua/Barbuda Aviation Minister Robin Yearwood was interviewed on the pending divestment. Clive Marden reports on Europe's response to US concerns about the banana regime. The US claims that Europe is discriminating against American banana companies by restricting imports which cost them millions of dollars. Peter Guilford, EU spokesman, indicated that any unilateral action on the part of the US would be viewed very seriously. Guyana's Foreign Minister Clement Rohee has revived interest in the Manning Initiative, inviting his counterparts from Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago to renew talks on this three way confederation. The Manning Initiative was put forward as a step towards economic as well as political union among the three CARICOM states, Barbados, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. Debbie Ransome interviews Mr. Rohee on Guyana's sudden enthusiasm on this idea and what this means for CARICOM relations. In Bermuda, the planned appointment of a new British Commissioner of Police and Deputy Commissioner has provoked debate within the society. George Rush reports on the situation as a petition has been started to appoint a local candidate to the post. The Senate of Puerto Rico has joined with Caribbean states objecting to the transportation of nuclear wastes through the Caribbean Sea by a Japanese ship. They have called upon the United Nations to investigate the issue of global traffic in plutonium and other dangerous materials. Andy Cole became the most expensive player in the history of British football when he moved from New Castle to Manchester United. Both Andy Cole and Alex Ferguson, Manager of Manchester United were questioned on this move. The report ends with the announcement of the death of the former Principal of St. Augustine Campus, Professor Lloyd Brathwaite, in Trinidad.
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    Caribbean Report 13-03-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-03-13) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Carrington, Edwin (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Hoyte, Desmond (interviewee); Cossio, Carlos (interviewee); Guilford, Peter (interviewee); Caroit, Jean-Michel (correspondent); Lloyd, Clive (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 21-02-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-02-21) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Guilford, Peter (interviewee); Blanchard, Desmond (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Bonsor, Nicholas (interviewee); Waddington, David (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); David, Nigel (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Sankerali, Burton (interviewee); Maharaj, Ramesh (interviewee); Augustus, Roy (interviewee); Axworthy, Lloyd (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The United States is warning that it will not take part in the legal proceedings of a challenge into the Helms-Burton law now before the World Trade Organisation. The challenge brought by the European Union maintains that the law breaks trade rules; whereas the United States is claiming that it is foreign policy and not a trade issue. Next, mystery surrounds the disappearance of a group of Dominican men, police officials in Rousseau say they have been missing for two weeks. The Dominican police say that the men have not left Dominica through the usual channels. In the following, there are questions in Haiti over the death of a Chilean Diplomat, Eduardo de Vega. His charred body was found in a burnt out truck in the suburb of the capital Port-au-Prince. Next, governors from the British dependent territories in the Caribbean are involved in a two day meeting in Bermuda’s Government House. They are engaged in talks with officials of the United Kingdom regarding common concerns. Next, in St. Lucia a legal battle appears imminent between the multinational corporation telephone company, Cable and Wireless and a new company, World Wide Independent Network Incorporated which is offering call back services. Next, added to Prime Minister, Basdeo Panday’s comments that certain calypsonians are seeking to divide the Trinidadian society, the Attorney General says that calypsonians could face laws which could stop them from spreading racism. Lastly, the Foreign Minister of Yemen, Abdul Karim al Eryani, is talking about his country joining the Commonwealth. He has emphasised how important membership into such an international group is after the Cold War has been replaced by peaceful competition between nations. The United States is warning that it will not take part in the legal proceedings of a challenge into the Helms-Burton law now before the World Trade Organisation. The challenge brought by the European Union maintains that the law breaks trade rules, whereas the United States is claiming that it is foreign policy and not a trade issue. Next, mystery surrounds the disappearance of a group of Dominican men police officials in Rousseau say have been missing for two weeks. The Dominican police say that the men have not left Dominica through the usual channels. In the following, there are questions in Haiti over the death of a Chilean Diplomat, Eduardo de Vega. His charred body was found in a burnt out truck in the suburb of the capital Port-au-Prince. Next, governors from the British dependent territories in the Caribbean are involved in a two day meeting in Bermuda’s Government House. They are engaged in talks with officials of the United Kingdom regarding common concerns. Next, in St Lucia a legal battle appears imminent between the multinational corporation telephone company, Cable and Wireless and a new company, World Wide Independent Network Incorporated which is offering call back services. Next, added to Prime Minister, Basdeo Panday’s comments that certain calypsonians are seeking to divide the Trinidadian society, the Attorney General says that calypsonians could face laws which could stop them from spreading racism. Lastly, the Foreign Minister of Yemen, Abdul Karim al Eryani, is talking about his country joining the Commonwealth. He has emphasised how important membership into such an international group is after the Cold War has been replaced by peaceful competition between nations. The United States is warning that it will not take part in the legal proceedings of a challenge into the Helms-Burton law now before the World Trade Organisation. The challenge brought by the European Union maintains that the law breaks trade rules, whereas the United States is claiming that it is foreign policy and not a trade issue. Next, mystery surrounds the disappearance of a group of Dominican men police officials in Rousseau say have been missing for two weeks. The Dominican police say that the men have not left Dominica through the usual channels. In the following, there are questions in Haiti over the death of a Chilean Diplomat, Eduardo de Vega. His charred body was found in a burnt out truck in the suburb of the capital Port-au-Prince. Next, governors from the British dependent territories in the Caribbean are involved in a two day meeting in Bermuda’s Government House. They are engaged in talks with officials of the United Kingdom regarding common concerns. Next, in St Lucia a legal battle appears imminent between the multinational corporation telephone company, Cable and Wireless and a new company, World Wide Independent Network Incorporated which is offering call back services. Next, added to Prime Minister, Basdeo Panday’s comments that certain calypsonians are seeking to divide the Trinidadian society, the Attorney General says that calypsonians could face laws which could stop them from spreading racism. Lastly, the Foreign Minister of Yemen, Abdul Karim al Eryani, is talking about his country joining the Commonwealth. He has emphasised how important membership into such an international group is after the Cold War has been replaced by peaceful competition between nations.