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    Caribbean Report 01-11-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-11-01) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Waldron, Laurina (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Spencer, Baldwin (interviewee); Gonsalves, Ralph (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Bruce, Iain (correspondent); Schrager, Stanley (interviewee); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Nkadimeng, John (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report former Barbados Prime Minister Erskine Sandiford states that the CARICOM Assembly of Parliamentarians must be restricted to Members of Parliament (MPs). In Dominica, over one hundred farmers marched through the streets of Roseau to protest the planned dissolution of the Dominica Banana Growers Association. Some experts believe that the EU policy towards the Caribbean is in a state of flux. Trinidad and Tobago's Foreign Minister Ralph Maraj comments on the need for continued preferential access for the Caribbean in Europe. In Haiti, there are renewed calls for President Aristide to stay in office beyond the date set to elect a successor. Stanley Schrager, spokesperson for the US Embassy comments on whether these calls could derail the electoral process. The former Prime Minister of St. Kitts/Nevis, Dr. Kennedy Simmonds accuses the government of political victimization. Cuban doctors are expected in South Africa next year to help alleviate that country's critical shortage of general practitioners.
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    Caribbean Report 01-11-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-11-01) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); King, Stephenson (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Fergus, Howard (interviewee); Meade, Jacinta (interviewee); Trent, William (interviewee); Ramphal, Shridath (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 02-04-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-02) Richards, Ken (anchor); Naranjo, Fernando (interviewee); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Lutchman, Joan (interviewee); Blunt, Elizabeth (correspondent); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Simoes, Rene (interviewee); Warner, Jack (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Caribbean Communities Ambassadors in Washington have raised concerns about the new immigration laws in the United States. Next, Japan says that the Cuban Foreign Minister is to visit Tokyo later this year and the hostage issue in Peru maybe discussed during the visit. Next, an earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale was felt in several regional states including Tobago, St Vincent and Guyana. In the following, St Lucia’s Prime Minister along with his Caricom colleagues have lobbied hard for the future of Caribbean bananas. They fear that the eroding of preferential market taxes could mean drastic results for banana republics with little alternatives. Next, the place of the Caribbean in world tourism is among the subjects to be addressed at a major conference on tourism in the Caribbean which will be held in Nassau, Bahamas. Addressing the conference are the prime ministers of Jamaica, Barbados, Jamaica and St Kitts/Nevis. Finally, the coach of the Jamaican football team has strongly defended its players who were involved in a pitch battle on the field with players from the Mexican Club, Toros Neza in Mexico.
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    Caribbean Report 03-10-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-10-03) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Gibb, Tom (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Smith, E. (correspondent); Bascombe, Nelson (interviewee); Commissiong, Rolfe (interviewee); Gordon, Pamela (interviewee); Stuart, Christine (interviewee); Thomas, Moya (correspondent); Gott, Richard (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 04-03-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-04) Richards, Ken (anchor); Allen, Don (interviewee); Patterson, P. J. (interviewee); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (anchor); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Ismael, Odeen (interviewee); Thomas, Moya (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Jamaica’s Chamber of Commerce says that it has serious problems with the crime situation and is willing to contribute to the efforts to reduce violence on the island. Next, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, P.J. Patterson has called for a regional agreement with the United Sated to fight gun smuggling in Jamaica. Next, Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Minister says bilateral talks being held with the United States envoy is just a prelude to a meeting between the US official and the Community of Caricom Ministers. In this segment, there is hope that the Caribbean will see a decrease in the drug trafficking problem. The hope is based on the impending implementation of a regional anti-narcotic action plan with significant backing from the European Union and the United States. Next, synthetic drugs are becoming a major problem because of the increase in trade and consumption, according to a warning by the International Narcotics Control Board. Next, according to reports coming out of Guyana’s Washington Embassy, President Jagan remains in an extremely critical condition. Finally, Due to their economic embargo against Cuba, the United States is being accused of being responsible for the alleged deplorable conditions in Cuban hospitals. However, they are dismissing such allegations.
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    Caribbean Report 04-03-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-03-04) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Bufton, Thomas (interviewee); Derrick, Foster (interviewee); Smith, Lew (correspondent); Compton, John (interviewee); Anthony, Kenny (interviewee); Patterson, P. J. (interviewee); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Carrington, Edwin (interviewee); Foulkes, George (interviewee); Rohee, Clement (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 04-08-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-04) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Adie, Kate (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Velazquez, Victoria (interviewee); Dausa, Rafael (interviewee); Cozier, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report the government of Trinidad and Tobago has declared a limited state of emergency and placed the controversial Speaker of the House under arrest. This move has led to the resignation of Public Utilities Minister Ralph Maraj in portest of the decision to place the Speaker under house arrest. Maraj is the brother of the Speaker and has called the government's action unnecessary, high-handed and dictatorial. Caribbean Report looks back at 1990 as this state of emergency comes five years after the last one was declared when Yasin Abu Bakr attempted to violently overthrow the then government. Trinidadians are interviewed on their reaction to this recent dramatic developments. Meanwhile, the regional human rights network, Caribbean Rights has written to Prime Minister Patrick Manning criticizing what it calls the government's unprecedented action. In Havana, visitors from more than forty countries are expected to join in a solidarity with Cuba march organized by the Young Communist Party. In cricket, Ottis Gibson stars as the West Indies beats Somerset by 155 runs.
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    Caribbean Report 04-09-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-09-04) Richards, Ken (anchor); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Singh, Doodnauth (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 05-10-2001
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2001-10-05) Orr, Carol (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Persad-Bissessar, Kamla (interviewee); Hamilton, Conrad (correspondent); Jagdeo, Bharrat (interviewee); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Middleton, Charles (interviewee); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Joseph, Emma (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 07-04-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-04-07) Orr, Carol (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Martinez, Francisco (interviewee); Alvarez Suarez, Mayda (interviewee); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Walcott, Theodore (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Trinidad and Tobago will be sending a special envoy to a number of countries in the region to seek support for its candidate for Assistant Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS). Voters in Saint Martin and Bonaire started the process of the Island Council elections in the Netherland Antilles. A key issue in this election is the huge debt of the central government of the Netherland Antilles and its implications for Saint Martin. The US government policy barring Americans from traveling to Cuba without special commission is once again being tested by a Washington Civil Rights group. Dr. Francisco Martinez, Head of the Cuban Institute for Friendship with Peoples, stated that British support is crucial in denouncing US plans to increase action against third countries trading with Cuba. The Privy Council in London has rejected an appeal from the man convicted of killing Jamaican reggae star Peter Tosh seven years ago. In cricket, lawyers for West Indies opener Desmond Haynes has filed a suit in the Barbados Supreme Court challenging the Cricket Board's decision to bar him from the series. One of Britain's largest retail chain, Marks and Spencer plans to expand in Germany and there is a chance that Windward Island bananas could also find a German niche market.
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    Caribbean Report 08-05-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-05-08) Orr, Carol (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Cooke, Howard, Sir (interviewee); Cross, Ulric (interviewee); Forteau, Richard (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In Saint Lucia, a grouping of six major unions have voted to go ahead with two days of strike action. Trinidad and Tobago's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ralph Maraj has been fired. Mr. Maraj contemplates his political future after the announcement. In Britain, the climax of V-E Day celebrations to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe, took place. Jamaica's Governor General Sir Howard Cooke comments on whether he was disappointed that only two invitations had been sent to the Caribbean for attendance at the celebrations. Former Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador to London and ex-flying officer, Ulric Cross speaks about his experience of the war. In Jamaica and Barbados V-E Day celebrations have been low-key but in Trinidad the day has been commemorated with street celebrations. Tony Fraser reports on what the turn-out is like there. The report concludes with comments from Caribbean people on the relief felt when they heard the news that Hitler had been defeated.
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    Caribbean Report 08-05-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-05-08) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Plummer, Robert (correspondent); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (anchor); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Kinnock, Glenys (interviewee); Wynn, Terry; Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    There is continuing uncertainty in Suriname following the closure of a pyramid scheme or a pyramid style investment scheme that is believed to have attracted millions of dollars worth of investment. Next, Caricom leaders are to make one final effort over the weekend to persuade the American President not to pursue the American challenge to the preferential quotas enjoyed by Caribbean bananas in Europe. After consultation among the leaders in Barbados it is agreed that the banana issue has emerged as a great divide between the Americans and the Caribbean ahead of the Summit. The leaders discuss the banana issue as well as the shiprider agreement affecting the region. The three members of the European Parliament on a fact finding visit to the Caribbean have been hearing from the banana industry officials and farmers about the problems facing the industry and the threatened survival of the banana dependent Windward Islands. However, the Members of the European Parliament dismiss any suggestions that the tour is providing false hope to a doomed industry and say that while they cannot make any promises to farmers they are unwavering in their commitment to pressure the European Commission to appeal the World Trade Organisation’s ruling. Next, a new bill is to be introduced into the US Congress could prove to be good news for Caribbean sugar producers. If the bill becomes law it would phase out government subsidies and open up the United States market to heavier imports. Finally, stories of Caribbean interest appearing in the British press.
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    Caribbean Report 09-07-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-07-09) Naismith, Electra (anchor); Osana, Roy (correspondent); Arthur, Owen (interviewee); Foulkes, Arthur (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Brandt, David (interviewee); Duncan, Neville (interviewee); Worley, Frank (correspondent); Greaves, Keith 'Stone' (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 10-08-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-10) Richards, Ken (anchor); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); La Guerre, John (interviewee); Meade, Reuben (interviewee); Murphy, Pat (correspondent); Davis, Pauline (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Gibbons, Martin (interviewee); Tannenbaum, Peter (interviewee); Yearwood, Herbert (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, the former Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Affairs Minister Ralph Maraj has challenged the Prime Minister Patrick Manning to dismiss him from the ruling party. However, political analyst, Dr. John La Guerre is predicting that Mr. Maraj's expulsion could open up the politics of race. OECS Heads of Government are hoping to convene a meeting by the end of the year to complete discussions on a strategy for economic development. Chief Minister Reuben Meade comments on the adoption of a fiscal reform program for the Eastern Caribbean. Chief Minister Meade also speaks about the continuing volcanic threat in Montserrat and dismisses suggestions that seismic experts may have predicted an eruption. Cuba may soon strengthen relations with Zambia and expand bilateral relations in various sectors. In cricket, the West Indies and England had a tough day at the close of the first day of play in the fifth test. At the World Athletic Championships, Jamaica's Merlene Ottey gains a gold medal as American Gwen Torrance is disqualified from the race. Pauline Davis, the first medal winner for the Bahamas, pays tribute to other Caribbean women athletes. In London, growing bananas in the average English garden is not as bananas as it might sound. Martin Gibbons of the Palm Center is one of the biggest sellers of a special strain of frost-resistant bananas. Barbados Deputy High Commissioner in London, Herbert Yearwood states the Caribbean welcomes the high profile the fruit is enjoying in Britain.
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    Caribbean Report 11-04-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-04-11) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Dupiton, Thomas (interviewee); O'Neil, Bill (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The region's newest airline, Carib Express has begun an airline price war with its offer of buy one seat, get one free. Trinidad and Tobago is set to negotiate a new bilateral trade agreement with Venezuela. Trinidad and Tobago's Foreign Affairs Minister Ralph Maraj states that the new agreement will not jeopardise the existing Venezuelan pact with the whole of CARICOM. The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) Council of Ministers is expected to soon ratify the appointment of Venezuela's candidate as the Association's Secretary-General. Ralph Maraj comments on the accusations about the breaching of CARICOM trade rules and whether Trinidadian manufacturers encountered any barriers. The Washington-based human rights groups, Americas Watch and the National Coalition for Haitian Refugees compiled a report which concluded that the creation of an interim police force has aggravated tensions in Haiti. In cricket, Australia will carry a ninety run lead into the fourth day of the second test against the West Indies in Antigua.
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    Caribbean Report 12-02-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-02-12) Gordon, Orin (anchor); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Bostwick, Janet (interviewee); Symons, Elizabeth, Baroness (interviewee); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Pienaar, John (correspondent); Meade, Rosamund (interviewee); Tuitt, Adelina (interviewee); Fletcher, Pascal (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Hylton, Anthony (interviewee); Norton, Aubrey (interviewee); Greaves, Keith Stone (correspondent); Croft, Colin (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 14-03-1994
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1994-03-14) Orr, Carol (anchor); Gonzales, Anthony (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Morast, Daniel (interviewee); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Ramprakash, Mark (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 14-03-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-14) Richards, Ken (anchor); Jones, Wendell (interviewee); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Nagamootoo, Moses (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Hinds, Sam (interviewee); Roach, Pearlene; Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Meade, Reuben (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, thousands of Bahamians are going to the polls today to seek a new government that will combat crime and fight unemployment. Next, four more executives of Canadian Sheraton International, which possesses a nicko mining operations in Cuba that was stolen from an American corporation, were targeted under the provision of the Helms-Burton law, that seeks to restrict foreign investment in Cuba from entering the United States. Next, Trinidad and Tobago, officials who went to Washington to lobby for access to the North American Free Trade agreement came back with a petition against the export of steel to the United States. In the following, Guyana’s new prime minister is to be soon named from the ranks of the People’s Progressive Party. Next, the horrifying death of the President of the Bar Association rocks the Guyanese community. Next, Montserrat’s new Minister of Agriculture is named. In this segment, the Caribbean Report programme has informed its listeners of the pyjama crisis in Canada. Walmart has found itself selling Cuban made pyjamas in its stores across Canada. Hoping to avoid a US backlash, the American chain of stores cleared its shelves, but the Canadian government told Walmart that it would punish the company if it did not return the pyjamas to the shelves. Finally, the former Prime Minister of Jamaica is laid to rest. His body will lie in State until Sunday and will be buried at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kingston.
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    Caribbean Report 14-04-1994
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1994-04-14) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Gill, Henry (analyst); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Atherton, Mike (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 14-08-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-08-14) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Dougan, Carlyle (interviewee); Pantin, Janice (interviewee); Vincent, Selwyn (interviewee); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Dasent, Almon (interviewee); Rush, George (correspondent); Fortrop, Tom (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation