Browsing by Author "Howard, Michael (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 01-06-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-06-01) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Reid, David (correspondent); Churchill, Winston (interviewee); Howard, Michael (interviewee); Trant, William (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Macedo, Carlyle (speaker); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 11-01-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-01-11) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Lansiquot, Romanus (interviewee); Bousquet, Rufus (interviewee); Charles, Eugenia (interviewee); Howard, Michael (interviewee); Humphrys, John (interviewee); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Roopnarine, Rupert (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 11-09-1990
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-09-11) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); Gunness, Chris (correspondent); Bromfield, Farideh (analyst); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Howard, Michael (interviewee); James, Oliver (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 17-07-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-17) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); James, Edison (interviewee); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Howard, Michael (interviewee); Sherlock, Maeve (interviewee); Moraes, Claude (interviewee); Rush, George (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report: Europe's Agriculture Council has postponed its sitting on the future of the banana protocol. CARICOM Chairman Prime Minister Edison James of Dominica just returned home after a visit to Brussels where he argued the case of Caribbean banana producers who benefit form the banana protocol in its current form. His goal was to get them to understand the Caribbean's position. Grenada's Prime Minister Keith Mitchell states that the two issues, the banana regime and security in the region, are linked. Haiti's newly elected Deputy Mayor Johnny Charles was attacked by knife wielding assailants on the streets of the capital. Haiti's President Aristide met with local voodoo priests as part of a series of meetings with prominent local groups. In Trinidad and Tobago, the government made a fresh bid to remove the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The administration laid a bill seeking to amend the constitution in the Senate. The British government is introducing new measures to clamp down on illegal immigrants. Home Secretary Michael Howard defends these new measures. However, the critics are still to be convinced that the scheme is fair and practicable or it will help foster good relations in Britain. Bermuda's independence referendum is due to be held in less than a month and a local group of entertainers have decided on new musical contributions to the otherwise quiet debate.
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    Caribbean Report 22-03-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-22) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Caroit, Jean Michel (correspondent); Howard, Michael (interviewee); Straw, Jack (interviewee); Jenkin, Bernard (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Dos Santos, Bernard (interviewee); Simpson, Bobby (interviewee); Melville, Selwyn (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Two people are dead and dozens have been injured in protests over increased transportation costs in the Dominican Republic. British MPs in a heated debate over future access to Britain for Commonwealth citizens. Europe's proposed common visa list names twenty-eight countries, ten in the Caribbean, whose citizens would require a visa to enter the European states. Geest PLC, a British fruit marketing and distribution company announced an increase in their profits nevertheless the company's improved financial record was affected by tropical storm Debbie. Guyana's Attorney General Bernard Dos Santos is expected to advise the government to press ahead with the Commission of Inquiry into the 1980 death of Dr. Walter Rodney. Australian manager Bobby Simpson speaks about the replacement for injured fast bowler Craig McDermott and the batting of Carl Hooper which made a difference in the one day internationals. The Pan American Athletics Commission is moving to encourage more hemispheric competition. It is targeting long distance running as the first in a series of athletic events.
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    Caribbean Report 23-11-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-11-23) Orr, Carol (anchor); Kaptur, Marcy (interviewee); Bernal, Richard (interviewee); Howard, Michael (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Alleyne, Brian (interviewee); James, Edison (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Nicholls, Neville (interviewee); Thomas, Moya (correspondent); Rattray, Alfred (interviewee); Houlihan, Mike (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, a US bill set to look at NAFTA raises questions as to whether the vast majority of people living in the Caribbean would benefit from NAFTA. Jamaican Ambassador to the US Richard Bernal states he is skeptical of any real support for the NAFTA Accountability Act and its impact on the Caribbean. The Director General of the OECS, Dr. Vaughan Lewis has confirmed reports that he wishes to step down from office. However, there is speculation that Dr. Lewis may be considering a career in politics although there has been no confirmation of this. Britain's Home Secretary Michael Howard outlined the government new proposal on immigration and asylum. This planned legislation has met fierce criticism from Opposition and ethnic groups. Dominica's banana industry could be plunged into further crisis as farmers protest against government's plan to scrap the Dominican Banana Growers Association. Meanwhile, President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Sir Neville Nichols has advised Caribbean countries which suffered hurricane damage to set up their own emergency funds. In Jamaica, the debate over how Jamaica should find the funds to educate the young, became controversial after a statement made by US Ambassador to Jamaica Gary Cooper which suggest that the proceeds from gambling ventures be used to help finance education.
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    Caribbean Report 28-05-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-05-28) Richards, Ken (anchor); Anthony, Kenny (interviewee); Gajadar, Rupert (interviewee); Marville, Orlando (interviewee); Short, Clare (interviewee); Mieres, Claude (interviewee); Howard, Michael (interviewee); Chakrabarti, Rita (correspondent); Cohen, Tommy (interviewee); Blackwell, Chris (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Prime Minister Kenny Anthony has said that the banana situation in St. Lucia will be a major priority for the new Labour administration. He is, also, defending his government’s decision to undertake an emergency audit of state revenue. Next, in New York today Caricom and UN officials resume cooperation talks, the central trust being how to join to fight the trafficking of drugs. Yesterday the meeting focused on the signing of an agreement to improve cooperation between the Secretariat in Georgetown and the United Nations. Next, United States President Bill Clinton and European leaders meeting in the Dutch capital have pledged continue US backing for Europe in the next century. On the agenda were trade deals including measures to combat customs fraud and the smuggling of chemical use in the manufacture of illegal drugs, resolving differences on a long awaited agreement to co-ordinate trade standards. There were also outstanding matters on a number of issues including attempts by Washington to block trade with Cuba. Next, in Britain the Secretary of State for International Development says she is in search of an optimistic model to help eradicate poverty. In the case of the Caribbean she says that Britain remains acutely aware that treats to the region’s banana industry could lead to a serious social and economic crisis. Still in Britain, under the primary purpose rule people wanting to marry British citizens have to prove that their main aim is not to simply settle in Britain, however, this rule is being reviewed. Finally, founder and producer of Jamaica’s Reggae Sunsplash has died.
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    Caribbean Report 29-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-29) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Huggins, Russell (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Cuffie, Victor (interviewee); Kaufman, Gerald (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Odle, Peter (interviewee); Seale, David (interviewee); Howard, Michael (interviewee); Khan, Bobby (interviewee); Emmanuel, Gerard (interviewee); Cozier, Tony (correspondent); Calder, Rafael (interviewee); Caldero, Rafael (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Scotland Yard detectives investigating allegations with links to drug traffickers in the Trinidad and Tobago’s Police Force have recommended that a number of police officers be suspended. Correspondent Tony Fraser reports Russell Huggins - Minister of National Security, in an interview as stating that there was no substantial evidence of the existence of a drug cartel within the police force. However, Minister Huggins does support combating criminal elements, enforcing common drug trafficking laws within the Caribbean in order to bring to justice convicted offenders. The Regional Human Rights Organization - Caribbean Rights, an organization that strongly advocates the abolition of the death penalty; is objecting to moves in Europe to apply economic sanctions on countries regarded as violating human rights. British MP Gerald Kauffman is a firm advocate for the abolition of the death penalty. Victor Cuffie - Executive Director of Caribbean Rights says that these trade sanctions are unacceptable, he was responding to the EC move to impose trade sanctions on Jamaica. There continues to be significant disparities between experts on Barbados’s economic outlook for this year. The Barbados Economic Society forecast that the economy will grow by over 6 %. However, Peter Odle - President of the Barbados Hotel Association comments on the Central Bank growth projections of up to 2% as being too optimistic. These sentiments of a gloomy economic outlook are also shared by David Seale prominent business man and Dr. Mr. Michael Howard, UWI economist - correspondent Sandra Baptiste reports. There is a debate in the US Virgin Islands to whether it should retain its independence status or be included as a US state. Gerard Emmanuel in an interview with correspondent Mike Jarvis explains the immigration concerns and implications of voting rights eligibility. The dispute between the European Community and the Latin American Banana Exporters over banana importers into the EC is not insurmountable. President Rafael Caldero says that the Latin American exporters are likely to improve on their 60% share of the EC banana market over the next ten years. The West Indies have won all three of their Test appearances, and the scene for the deciding Test match between the West Indies and Australia is set for a thrilling finale - correspondent Tony Cozier reports.