Browsing by Author "Jenkins, Gareth (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 06-01-1999
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2014-08-26) Greaves, Keith Stone (anchor); Gunn Clissold, Gillian (interviewee); Jenkins, Gareth (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Coughlan, Geraldine (correspondent); Lloyd, Clive (interviewee); Croft, Colin (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 09-01-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-09) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Jenkins, Gareth (interviewee); Edoo, Claire (correspondent); Grant, Jennifer (correspondent); Kofi, Tetteh (interviewee); Bascombe, Peter (interviewee); Bullimore, Tony (interviewee); Bullimore, Lillian (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This segment reports that in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince today one man was injured during a demonstration against the privatization of state companies. The demonstration came as supporters of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide moved closer to the formation of a political party in preparation of a possible return of Mr. Aristide. Segment three states that the Director General of the St. Lucian based Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States has suggested that the subregional leaders should hand the mandate for political unity to his Secretariat. Head of the OECS Secretariat, Swinburne Lestrade says that this move is imperative if the Eastern Caribbean is to successfully face the challenges of globalisation. This segment gives the events surrounding the collapse of Jamaica Century National financial entities continues to unfold, their former Chief Executive has paid back almost a US quarter million. The event and its repercussions are outlined. Segment 5 deals with elections in Britain and black voter apartheid which is described in the Murray’s polls, the New Nation polls and a report by Tory MP, Petra Bascombe. The final segment states that world yachtsman Tony Bullimore is stranded for four days in the Southern Ocean. The Bullimore’s experience is described.
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    Caribbean Report 18-02-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-02-18) Brittan, Leon Sir; Rockwell, Keith; Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); Jenkins, Gareth (interviewee); White, James (correspondent); Robertson, Richard (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Dr. Cheddi Jagan discusses his future in the politics of Guyana. After talks between the Secretary of State, Medeleine Albright and ECU officials, American officials say that the EU’s dispute with Washington over Helms-Burton may not have to go before the World Trade Organisation. In this segment, United Kingdom Business, a London based company is the latest to express scepticism about a compromise between the European Union and the United States. Questions were raised about the company’s investment in Cuba. Could it be redefined as passive investors to circumvent Helms-Burton. Next, the level of the volcano alert in Montserrat has been reduced and scientists are being cautious with their findings. In the final segment, hundreds of business men and celebrities from around the world have been invited by the Cuban government to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Fidel Castro’s favourite cigar.
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    Caribbean Report 23-10-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-10-23) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Arthur, Owen (interviewee); Esquivel, Manuel (interviewee); Castro, Fidel (interviewee); Kavulich, John (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Jenkins, Gareth (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Manning, Patrick (interviewee); Robinson, A.N.R. (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Malcolm, Devon (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This report highlights CARICOM Chairman Prime Minister Owen Arthur of Barbados comments on the need for the UN to speed up its role as a world reformer. Cuba's President Fidel Castro, while diplomatically shunned by American authorities, linked up with interested US investors. In Trinidad and Tobago, Tony Fraser examines the campaign trail to find out what the politicians are aiming at and why Tobago figures in their plans. In Montserrat, two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident at the home of Trinidad-born Magistrate Anna Ryan. In Haiti, Foreign Minister Claudette Werleigh has been chosen by President Aristide to be the country's next Prime Minister. In cricket, England begin their tour of South Africa, however the media attention is focus on the four-day match in Soweto. Jamaican-born Devon Malcolm comments on being the only black player in the England squad. In Guyana, the commission of inquiry into the cyanide spill at Omai's Gold Mines is set to begin and its report is expected in the next two months.
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    Caribbean Report 25-10-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-10-25) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Mitchell, James (interviewee); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); James, Edison (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Singh, Rickey (interviewee); Basdeo, Sahadeo (interviewee); Jenkins, Gareth (interviewee); Pankow, Robert (correspondent); Nogueras Roce, Olance (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Henry, Steinberg (interviewee); Moreau, Gordon (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report the excerpts of the final speeches made by the Prime Ministers of St. Vincent, St. Kitts/Nevis and Dominica at the 50th Anniversary ceremony of the UN are highlighted. Journalist Rickey Singh comments on whether past leaders would have missed this chance to press regional concerns. Dr. Sahadeo Basdeo, former Foreign Minister of Trinidad and Tobago criticises Caribbean leaders for this missed opportunity. Meanwhile, Cuban President Fidel Castro uses the UN anniversary to hold meetings with interested American businessmen. However, the Helms-Burton bill has created a situation of uncertainty as to what it could mean for the future. In Miami, Cuban American exiles are up in arms about the amount of air time and attention President Castro received during his visit to the US. Cuban journalist Olance Nogueras Roce speaks about his ordeal after he was arrested for writing about the Juraguas nuclear plant. Media workers in Dominica have accused the government of Prime Minister Edison James of attempting to erode press freedom.
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    Caribbean Report 30-09-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-09-30) Thomas, Moya (anchor); Eaves, David (interviewee); Brenner, Philip (interviewee); Foulkes, George (interviewee); Rattray, Courtenay (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Ellis, David (correspondent); King, Tony (interviewee); Jenkins, Gareth (interviewee); Grant, Bernie (interviewee); Gardner, Nigel (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation