Browsing by Author "Hobday, Peter (correspondent)"

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    Caribbean Report 09-03-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-03-09) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Reece, Donald (interviewee); Hobday, Peter (correspondent); Anyaoku, Emeka (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Murray, Deryck (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Speculation over the impending retirement of Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley should be confirmed after a meeting of the People's National Party (PNP) executive. A number of ministers are vying for the leadership position. St.Lucia’s Prime Minister John Compton is to announce the date for general elections on March 22nd taking advantage of the fall out the Opposition Leader Julian Hunte is experiencing since his violent attack on him. Haiti seeks parliamentary support for the OAS brokered accord in order to move forward with the ratification of Prime Minister Designate René Théodore before restoring President Aristide to office. Violence in Antigua continues with the firebombing of the home of Antiguan Speaker of the House, Casford Murray on Saturday. The Commonwealth Day address by Queen Elizabeth emphasises the implementation of environmental programs by member countries. Securing victory in the World Cup game is crucial to both the West Indian and Indian cricket teams if either one is to advance to the semi-final stage of the competition. Unconfirmed reports say that the West Indies will replace Malcolm Marshall with Phil Simmons in tonight’s game. Finally, Former West Indies Captain Viv Richards is set to launch his autobiography “Hitting Across the Line” in Australia today.
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    Caribbean Report 13-03-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-13) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Castro, Fidel (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Anyaoku, Emeka, Chief (interviewee); Hobday, Peter (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Reid, David (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The UN Social Summit ends leaving the Caribbean feeling ignored and side-lined. Despite the declaration, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have complained of a lack of binding commitment to increase aid and address the problem of debt. Yvette Collymore assesses the Summit's level of success. Cuban President Fidel Castro begins a three day visit to France. Carol Orr looks at the significance of this visit. Tolerance was the theme of this year's Commonwealth Day celebrations. Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku responds to whether the Commonwealth has outlived its usefulness. In Jamaica, Opposition Leader Edward Seaga faces a crucial vote on the future of his leadership. The government in Belize plans to go ahead with an economic citizen investment programme despite criticism from the Opposition and NGOs. Caribbean competitors were among the medals at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Barcelona.