Browsing by Author "Holder, Keith (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 02-02-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-02) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Davies, Omar (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Barnes, Rory (interviewee); Willabus, Ian (correspondent); Holder, Keith (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, Jamaica's Finance Minister, Omar Davies responds angrily to suggestions that the upsurge of gun violence in Jamaica is being taken too lightly. Journalist Gary Alleyne reports on the inability to identify the factors behind the increase in this type of violence and the effect it is having on the community and the political electorate. Carib Express, the region's newest airline has reported a good response since opening its reservation system. The British General Manager, Rory Barnes states that Carib Express has met nothing but goodwill. BWIA has been holding talks with both Carib Express and LIAT about future cooperation and shared bookings into Eastern Caribbean destinations. Ian Willabus reports on BWIA's plan to step up flights into Guyana which has angered aviation officials in Georgetown. The Cuban Foreign Minister Roberto Robaine has begun an official visit to Nepal. In Barbados, the cricket team has won the Red Stripe Championship after four years in the doldrums. Keith Holder responds to whether Barbadian cricket has regained the depth that made it so dominant in the past.
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    Caribbean Report 20-11-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-11-20) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Mitchell, James (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Carrington, Edwin (interviewee); Nicholls, Neville (interviewee); Yankey, Bernard (interviewee); Demas, William (interviewee); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Manley, Michael (interviewee); Bruce, Iain (correspondent); Capture, Tony (interviewee); Rojas, Robinson (interviewee); Holder, Keith (interviewee); Horatio, Leon (interviewee); Becca, Tony (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Cozier, Tony (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report there is confirmation that the British fruit company, Geest has received an offer for its banana business. Chairman of the OECS, Sir James Mitchell states that the negotiations between Geest and the Ecuadorian firm, Noboa are being closely monitored. Under the contract, the Windward Islands banana producers can make a counter bid to match the offer that Geest receives. Meanwhile, there is hope that the Caribbean region can forge a new relationship Europe when the Lome Convention expires at the end of the century. The US Agriculture Department has announced increase quotas for five English-speaking Caribbean sugar exporting countries due to a decline in domestic production. In Jamaica, former leader Michael Manley has added his voice to the debate on the country becoming a republic. While President Fidel Castro's planned visit to China has its diplomatic importance, it is the economic relations with China which will prove decisive for Cuba's future. Caribbean sports editors comment on the West Indies Cricket Board's decision to fine four players for breaches of the code of discipline during last summer's test tour of England. Tony Cozier, the region's leading cricket broadcaster comments on if the Board's action will have a long-term effect on West Indies cricket.