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    Caribbean Report 07-02-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-07) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Richards, Ken (correspondent); John, Patrick (interviewee); Douglas, Rosie (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Bailey, Carol (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In Dominica, former Prime Minister Patrick John's attempts at an electoral comeback are met with a stumbling block. Mr. John was jailed in 1986 for plotting to overthrow the Eugenia Charles government. Yet, an angry Patrick John has defended his right to seek public office. Rosie Douglas, Leader of the Dominica Labour Party spoke on the developing situation that has proven to be a bit embarrassing. In Jamaica, angry residents of Wilton Gardens, South St. Andrew, otherwise known as Rema, clamouring for a permanent solution to the upsurge in gun crime in the area. Three media houses collaborated to bring the voices of the people of Rema to the general Jamaican public. In Trinidad, Tony Fraser reports on the contention between supermarket operators and the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wendell Mottley over the causes of significant increases in basic food items. The British travel industry is in full gear promoting Caribbean destinations over other holiday destinations. Carol Bailey, Marketing Manager of the London-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), speaks about growing British interests in the Caribbean, especially in the area of food and beverages. Tony Fraser reports on the recent BWIA privatization deal. However, BWIA's ownership is uncertain since the final agreement had not been signed. In Haiti, President Aristide celebrated the anniversary of his 1991 inauguration for the first time.
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    Caribbean Report 09-10-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-10-09) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Daly, Margaret (interviewee); Osana, Roy (correspondent); Powell, Colin (interviewee); MacGregor, Sue (correspondent); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Major, John (interviewee); Erwin, Jack (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report Trinidad and Tobago's Finance Minister Wendell Mottley makes a personal decision not to seek re-election. A.N.R. Robinson is recalled to lead the National Alliance for Reconstruction (NAR) and there are talks of an alliance between the NAR and the major opposition party, the United National Congress (UNC). British development agencies have launched a campaign to block proposals by the Overseas Development Agency (ODA) to cut bilateral aid. Hugh Crosskill reports on the implications for the Caribbean. American General Colin Powell comments that he is under a great deal of pressure to decide on whether or not to run as a Presidential candidate in the US. Sue MacGregor reports on the black/white divide in the US. Britain's ruling Conservative Party assemble to choose candidates for their general elections due next year. The chances of minority politicians on the Tory ticket are examined as the party leader John Major calls for greater ethnic representation. The former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was exposed as a racist, has incurred the anger of some Bermuda residents just by being on the island. A British bachelor Ian Jackson pocketed 3.1 million pounds after hitting the lottery jackpot.
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    Caribbean Report 13-01-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-13) Orr, Carol (anchor); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Charles, Eugenia (interviewee); Wade, Frederick (interviewee); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); Lewis, Basil (interviewee); Bailey, Carol (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, Trinidad and Tobago indicated that full access to NAFTA is top priority. Trinidad and Tobago Finance Minister Wendell Mottley stated that while Trinidad supported their Caribbean brothers in their concerns about the banana regime, they have to pursue their own interests/agenda. In an interview with Dominica's Prime Minister Dame Eugenia Charles, she was asked whether Eastern Caribbean states have lost the support of the larger Caribbean states and if she thought Europe would be willing to go into a trade war with the US over the banana regime dispute. In Bermuda and St. Kitts there is controversy over the appointments of foreign police chiefs. Leader of Bermuda's Opposition Frederick Wade says this can have a demoralising effect on the local police force. In St. Kitts, Prime Minister Kennedy Simmonds defends his decision to appoint a non-national to the post of Police Commissioner. BBC correspondent, Yvette Rowe reports on new fare payments adopted by British Airways which means that those booking travel to the Caribbean now have to pay much earlier than before. Basil Lewis, Assistant Director of Jetquick Travel in North London indicated that small travel agents that deal with mostly customers of Caribbean origin have seen many cancellations taking place. Carol Bailey, Marketing Manager of Caribbean Tourism Organization, London Office, was asked whether the new payment structure could affect the number of people flying to the region.
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    Caribbean Report 13-04-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-04-13) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Kinnock, Neil (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Meeks, Brian (interviewee); Kuei Tung, Brian (interviewee); Meade, Reuben (interviewee); Bacchus, Earl (interviewee); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Colorado, Antonio (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 15-10-2001
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2001-10-15) Joseph, Emma (anchor); Bell, John (interviewee); Manning, Patrick (interviewee); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Ramsamooj, Derek (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Odlum, George (interviewee); Compton, John (interviewee); Joseph, Merlina (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Henry, Arile (interviewee); Dupri, Rico (interviewee); Cockland, Geraldine (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 17-03-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-03-17) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Nuttall, Chris (correspondent); Manning, Patrick (interviewee); Walcott, Clyde (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Baxter, Peter (correspondent); Crowe, Martin (interviewee); Richardson, Richie (interviewee); Lawrence, David (interviewee); Stewart, Bill (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 17-12-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-12-17) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Cleveland, Donald (interviewee); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Birns, Larry (interviewee); Baya, Rosa (interviewee); Elder, Jules (interviewee); Simmons, Allan (interviewee); Bhola, Ronnie (correspondent); Shines, Martin (interviewee); Chastanet, Allen (interviewee); Maynard, Charles (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent)
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    Caribbean Report 19-06-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-06-19) Orr, Carol (anchor); Alleyne, Gary (interviewee); Smith, Lew (correspondent); Brizan, George (interviewee); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); Gairy, Eric (interviewee); Bhola, Ronnie (correspondent); Bierczynski, Allan (interviewee); Manning, Patrick (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report: In Jamaica, the business community of downtown Kingston is dissatisfied with a massive security clamp down in the area. Grenada prepares for its fourth general elections since independence with seven political parties seeking victory. The main political leaders comment on taxation, tourism and unemployment - the major issues discussed during this campaign. Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, Patrick Manning is predicting full employment within a reasonable time-frame. The Finance Minister, Wendell Mottley gives a cautious response to the Prime Minister's optimism. Cuban President Fidel Castro has decided against the extradition of Robert Vesco, an American fugitive. The ACP group of countries are deeply concerned about proposed changes to Europe's banana regime and move to forestall such plans. The Jamaican High Commissioner in London hopes for humane reform measures of Britain's immigration procedures following the death of deportee Joy Gardner.
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    Caribbean Report 20-01-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-20) Orr, Carol (anchor); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Brathwaite, Nicholas (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Pryce, Michael (correspondent); Mendham, Stan (interviewee); Ouseley, Herman (interviewee); Caroit, Jean Michel (correspondent); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) put together a formal study on whether it should seek entry into NAFTA. Grenada's Prime Minister Nicholas Brathwaite voices his concerns of individual CARICOM states seeking separate NAFTA entry. Debbie Ransome reports on the final document in which the OECS sought to assess what is in NAFTA for them and how the sub-region can protect its interests. British Airways is to review its new payment structure which forces travelers to the Caribbean region to pay for their tickets days after making their reservations. In Britain, the number of black people out of work is proportionally twice as much as whites. Michael Pryce reports on these findings and interviews Stan Mendham and Herman Ouseley. The Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) stated that while companies had equal opportunities undertakings, their pledges were not carried through. Calls are being made to introduce quotas but Stan Mendham, who runs a Forum on Small Businesses, declared that small companies could not afford such quotas. Herman Ouseley, Chairman of CRE, also said that demands for quotas are impractical. Bermuda has appointed a new British Commissioner of Police, Mr. Colin Coxall. Meanwhile, a government-supported position calling for the appointment of a local Commissioner has collected 3000 signatures in less than a week. In the Dominican Republic, concerns are growing on the dangers linked to the transportation of radioactive wastes through the Caribbean Sea. Correspondent Jean Michel Caroit reports on attempts made by the Dominican Republic to prevent these ships from crossing regional waters. The West Indies cricket team prepares for its first One Day International (ODI) against New Zealand in Auckland. However, the New Zealand team is battling under a cloud with the suspension of three of its players for allegedly smoking cannabis. Reds Pereira reports on how this affects the New Zealand team psychologically and how the West Indies team is looking in comparison.
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    Caribbean Report 22-11-1999
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1999-11-22) Richards, Ken (anchor, correspondent); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Richardson, Wakefield (correspondent); Collymore, Jeremy (interviewee); Andrew, Kimberly (correspondent); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Seaga, Edward (interviewee); Garth, Leslie (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 23-01-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-01-23) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Alexander, Leslie (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Bird, Tony (interviewee); Davis, Carlton (interviewee); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Trinidad's debts and plans for the flow of currency with investments encouraged by the Minister of Finance, is reported on. There are reports on the move towards trade between the Dominican Republic and Haiti and the United States stance on the trade embargo and reactions from Haitian parliamentarians. There is a segment on the decline of the world price of alumina, and the opposing views of a London based commodity analysts and Dr. Carlton Davis of the Jamaica Bauxite Institute, is aired. The British West Indian Airways (B.W.I.A.) plans to accrue profits in the coming year after years of cash flow losses, while there are debates on the writing off of debts owed to Britain by the British Virgin Islands. There are reports on the International criticism towards Cuba on the death penanlty imposed on a Cuban exile and reactions to this criticism in Cuba's official newspapers; while Haitians are picked up from overlaoded boats in Internationsl waters by the United States Coast guards.
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    Caribbean Report 23-11-1999
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1999-11-23) Richards, Ken (anchor, correspondent); Miller, Billie (interviewee); Doyle, Claire (correspondent); Alleyne, Christopher (interviewee); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); De Freitas, Donnie (interviewee); Andrew, Kimberly (correspondent); Elliot, Kim (interviewee); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 29-09-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-29) Orr, Carol (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Arthur, Owen (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Scott, Jerry (interviewee); Gonsalves, Ralph (interviewee); Beache, Vincent (interviewee); Caroit, Jean Michel (correspondent); Black, Richard (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report Trinidad and Tobago Finance Minister Wendell Mottley is not very optimistic that the NAFTA Parity bill will receive urgent US attention. In St. Vincent, Jerry Scott, Minister of Communication and Works argues that there is no need for integrity legislation. However, Deputy Opposition Leader Dr. Ralph Gonsalves states he is surprised by Mr. Scott's comments as Prime Minister Mitchell is in favour of integrity legislation. On the issue of freedom of the press, Mr. Scott also comments that there is no need for reform while the Opposition Leader Vincent Beache states that absolute freedom is not an entirely true description of St. Vincent's electronic media. In Antigua, the economy is feeling the strain from the passage of hurricane Luis. The government announced a shortfall in revenue amidst fears that some civil servants may be laid off. The Dominican Republic holds its primaries to elect a successor to President Joaquin Balaguer. The two main ruling party candidates are Jacinto Peynado and Carlos Morales Troncoso. In the US, a recent opinion poll has found former Joint Chiefs of Staff, Colin Powell would comfortably beat President Clinton in a two-way contest. In Caribbean cricket a number of calls have been made on the West Indies Cricket Board to make clear the reasons behind the omissions of Carl Hooper and Kenneth Benjamin from the squad. Hugh Crosskill examines the background to the story and suggests the way things might turn out.