Browsing by Author "Linton, Lennox (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 05-06-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-06-05) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Linton, Lennox (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Draper, Gordon (interviewee); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Walker, Lucius (interviewee); Thomas, David (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In Barbados, the government suffered its first casualty as Tourism Minister Dr. Richard 'Johnny' Cheltenham resigned. Amid election campaigning, Dominica Prime Minister Eugenia Charles has filed a libel suit against the Opposition United Workers Party Leader Edison James. In Trinidad and Tobago, the ruling party has lost ground in an opinion survey conducted by social scientist Dr. Selwyn Ryan. Gordon Draper gives the reaction of the party and Basdeo Panday expresses his skepticism about the poll. The Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly opens in Haiti but little attention is being paid by local Haitians. The OAS Secretary-General Cesar Gaviria calls for Cuba to be re-integrated into the hemispheric grouping. Reverend Lucius Walker of Pastors for Peace would like to see the US show economic interest in Cuba, like other countries. The British Guardian newspaper interviewed Trinidadian Krishna Maharaj, now on death row in Florida, as he seeks a last minute appeal. In cricket, the West Indies drew with Northamptonshire in the final day of their rain affected match.
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    Caribbean Report 09-04-2002
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2002-04-09) Hayes, Rosie (anchor); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Jacomino, Juan (interviewee); James, Charles (correspondent); Linton, Lennox (interviewee); Bernard, Beverly (speaker); Weir, Karen (correspondent); Hodge, Kenneth (speaker); Meade, Ben (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 30-05-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-05-30) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Enoch, Dale (correspondent); Sharma, Shankar Dayal (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Williams, Ralph (interviewee); Worme, Nigel (interviewee); Smith, Lew (correspondent); Martin, Atherton (interviewee); Linton, Lennox (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This reports looks at start of the commission of inquiry into the alleged misuse of UN funds in St. Lucia. The Indian President Shankar Dayal Sharma visits and warns Trinidad and Tobago to guard against being divided and ruled in the interests of others. Non-tariff barriers erected by Trinidad and Tobago proves to be a major hurdle to Barbadian exports. Bertram Niles speaks to two Barbadian manufacturers about the problems experienced when exporting to Trinidad. Dr. Iain West, a consultant pathologist, testifies that an illegal immigrant, Joy Gardner, died as a result of being gagged while being deported. Lew Smith reports on nomination day in Grenada as the country prepares for general elections on June 20th. The electorate in Dominica is facing a three way campaign as they cast their votes on 12th June. Development Specialist, Atherton Martin and journalist Lennox Linton comment on the possible outcome. In cricket, the West Indies finally struck a form against a weakened Leicestershire side. The West Indies piled up 389 for five wickets by the close of the first day of play.