Browsing by Author "Huggins, Russell (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 02-03-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-03-02) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Thompson, Pat (interviewee); Fisher, Sophie (correspondent); O'Neil, Bill (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Huggins, Russell (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Trinidad and Tobago’s National Security Minister - Russell Huggins at the opening of a symposium for international bankers and law enforcement officials to discuss money laundering; disclosed that it is estimated that tens of millions of dollars pass through regional banking institutions each day for the purpose of money laundering – correspondent Tony Fraser reports. At an annual informal get together between US State Department officials, Caribbean and Central American private sector representatives, executives and America business people to discuss the future of the 936 investment program. Pat Thompson - Executive Director, Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce discusses the solutions coming out of the meeting with correspondent Debbie Ransome. Carl Johan Groth - United Nations Human Rights Special Investigator presented report findings to the Commission of Human Rights in Geneva, that condemned Cuba’s treatment of dissidence and concluded that Havana was intrinsically - implicitly or explicitly mistreating prisoners. Bill O’Neil gives his views - correspondent Sophie Fisher reports. Haiti’s military backed government issued a strongly worded statement against supporters of exiled President following a memorial service for victims of the fatal ferry disaster which turned into a rally for Jean-Bertrand Aristide’s return. A Roman Catholic Bishop was badly beaten by pro government thugs – correspondent Michael Norton reports. Antigua’s Prime Minister, 83 year old V. Bird Snr. still has - his party, the opposition and the people of Antigua guessing whether or not he will step down before the next general elections in 1994. The issue is the subject of an article entitled - “A Tale of Three Birds” in the Economist magazine because of the three sons of the Snr. Bird vying for the post of PM – correspondent Debbie Ransome reports.
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    Caribbean Report 24-01-1994
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1994-01-24) Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Huggins, Russell (interviewee); Albarran,Raphael (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Aristide, Jean Bertrand (interviewee); Cockland, Geraldine(correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This reports on what the Trinidad and Tobago government is doing to address the rising crime in that country. Also there is a report on the what is being done to address drug related crime in Mexico. Canadian government is looking to increase sanctions against Haiti in order to ensure that democracy is restored in that country. Also in this report, British Ambassador, Sir Christpopher Mallaby, is on a fact finding visit to the French Caribbean deparments; Bermuda's Premier John Swan is seeking a referendum on independence; and the BBC documentary series 'Asssignment' will feature an investigative report on the Yardies in Jamaica.
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    Caribbean Report 24-08-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-08-24) Orr, Carol (anchor); Delzin, Gregory (interviewee); Huggins, Russell (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Cumberbatch, Edward (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Goff, Leslie (correspondent); Biggs, Trevor (interviewee); Dowers, Susan (interviewee)
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    Caribbean Report 27-03-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-27) Orr, Carol (anchor); Meeks, Brian (interviewee); Esquivel, Manuel (interviewee); Rush, George (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Huggins, Russell (interviewee); Wyatt, Diana (interviewee); Singh, Rickey (interviewee); Melville, Selwyn (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Jamaica's Opposition Leader, Edward Seaga receives the backing of party delegates to continue as JLP Leader. Political analyst, Brian Meeks analyses the situation. The Chairman of Caricom, Belizean Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel, is currently on an official visit to Washington and aims to press the case for Caribbean banana exporters in the face of US opposition to the European Union banana regime. In Bermuda, the House of Assembly gave a final, if not, narrow approval for the independence referendum bill. The number of husbands being beaten by their wives is on the increase in Trinidad and Tobago. Caribbean Media Workers Association (CAMWORK) President, Rickey Singh comments on the political pressure and intimidation of Caribbean journalists.Both Trinidad and Tobago's and Jamaica's hockey teams had to be content with fifth place at the Pan Am Games in Argentina. Selwyn Melville reports on the competition and states that there is still hope for the future.