Browsing by Author "Norton, Michael (correspondent)"

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    Caribbean Report 01-03-1999
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1999-03-01) Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Andrew Thomas, Kimberly (correspondent); Carter, Humphrey (correspondent); Fleming, Osbourne (interviewee); Hughes, Hubert (interviewee); Richardson, Wakefield (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Gibbs, Tom (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 01-05-2001
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2001-05-01) Gordon, Orin (anchor); Novak, Shannon (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (anchor); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Laurent, Edwin (interviewee); Figueroa, Peter (interviewee); Townend, John (interviewee); Joseph, Emma (correspondent); Hague, William (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 01-10-1990
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-10-01) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Robinson, A.N.R. ; Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Rampersad, Frank (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Martin, Sam (interviewee); Berrios, Ruben (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 01-10-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-10-01) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Wade, John (correspondent); Gunness, Christopher (correspondent); Perez de Cuellar, Javier (interviewee); Longchamp, Fritz (interviewee); Coore, David (interviewee); Islam, Shada (correspondent); Caroit, Jean-Michel (correspondent); Orkney, Elsa (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 01-10-2001
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2001-10-01) Orr, Carol (anchor); Maharaj, Ramesh (interviewee); Smith, Lou (correspondent); Venner, Dwight (interviewee); Holder, Jean (interviewee); Harland, Bob (interviewee); Hamilton, Conrad (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Meade, Reuben (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 01-12-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-12-01) Richards, Ken (anchor); Savage, Frank (interviewee); Greaves, Keith Stone (correspondent); Smith, Lew (correspondent); Alexis, Francis (interviewee); King, Stephenson (interviewee); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Wilson, Ken (correspondent); Burrell, Horace (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report the Montserrat population is being evacuated due to the threat of volcanic eruption. Governor Frank Savage explains that Montserrat is once again in a heightened state of alert. In Grenada, former Attorney General Francis Alexis launches a new political party, the Democratic Labour Party. Meanwhile in St. Lucia, the Health and Information Minister Stephenson King, has been relieved of his Information portfolio. The inquiry into the cyanide spill continues in Guyana as a suggestion is made that the company operating the Omai Gold Mines should be fined for polluting the country's main river. Next, the Cuban President Fidel Castro praises China's dramatic economic development and plans to draw on Beijing's experience. US-Haiti relations are affected by a few rough patches and Emmanuel Constant, Leader of the paramilitary group in Haiti is expected to go public with his links with the CIA. The Jamaican Football Federation has been forced to suspend all matches on the island following attacks on players, referees and linesmen. Federation President Horace Burrell comments on the problem of football related violence.
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    Caribbean Report 02-01-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-01-02) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Meeks, Brian (interviewee); Patterson, P. J. (interviewee); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Anchor, Mike Jarvis and various correspondents explore a number of issues in Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba and Guyana. In Jamaica the withdrawal of P.J Patterson, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance from the Cabinet of Prime Minister Michael Manley is reported. The report on Haiti explores the situation of ousted Presidnet Jean-Bertrand Aristide, while that on Cuba report on claims by the government regarding foreign help to dissidents. Guyana's election campaign and the position of President Desmond Hoyte on a democratic election process is reported on.
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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 02-05-1990
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-05-02) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Thompson, Dudley (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Irwin, Simon (analyst); Esler, Garvin (correspondent); Espin, Vilma (interviewee); McGreal, Chris (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Schiff, Jan (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael Manley, visits Washington on a three-day official trip to hold talks with the president of the United States, the Deputy Secretary of State and other senior American officials. High on the agenda is Jamaica’s economic reform programme and the war against drugs. Secondly, the former Jamaican Minister of National Security, Dudley Thompson, says it is time for the government to abolish the controversial Suppression of Crime Act that was introduced as a temporary crime fighting in 1974. Following the Financial News, all eyes are on Cuba after the collapse of socialism in Eastern Europe. According to Vilma Espin, a member of Cuban Communist Party, Cuba will never turn its back on socialism despite the international pressures meted out to the Cubans. In another related report, there is growing disaffection amongst the youths in Cuba who blame the Communist Party for restricting their opportunities for material goods. The report concludes with the swearing-in of the new and fourth Electoral Council in Haiti which comprises of nine members, three of which were from the first Council that was abandoned in 1987.
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    Caribbean Report 02-06-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-06-02) Jarvis, Mike (anchor ; interviewer); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Wellnitz, Frank (interviewee); Small, Hugh (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Kirby, Alex (correspondent); Saith, Lenny (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 02-07-2001
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2001-07-02) Williams, Natalie (anchor); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Joseph, Emma (correspondent); Jagdeo, Bharrat (interviewee); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Savage, Mark (correspondent); Sinckler, Chris (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 02-08-1990
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-08-08) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Adie, Kate (correspondent); Clark, Gregory (interviewee); Manigat, Leslie (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Hoyte, Desmond (interviewee); Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); James, Canute (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 02-09-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-09-02) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Gregory, Errol (interviewee); Robinson, Anthony (speaker); Ross, Charles (speaker); Harvey, Dave (correspondent); Marquis, Elisha (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 02-10-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-01-02) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Cosin, John (interviewee); Nuttall, Christopher (correspondent); Bush, George (speaker); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Gunness, Christopher (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 02-10-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-10-02) Thomas, Moya (anchor); James, Edison (interviewee); Cunningham, Jack (interviewee); White, James (correspondent); Foley, James (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Longchamps, Fritz (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Straw, Jack (interviewee); Blair, Tony (interviewee); Bailey, Colin (interviewee); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Crosskill, Simon (interviewee); Burrell, Horace (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 02-11-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-11-02) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Bacchus, Earl (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Martinez, Lazaro (interviewee); Thomas, Moya (correspondent); Seaga, Edward (interviewee); Abrahams, Anthony (interviewee); Golding, Bruce (interviewee); Williams, Eddie (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, clashes with the police in Haiti leave at least four people dead. This violence was sparked off by the fatal shooting of a six year old school girl. The European Union has announced plans to provide financial help to the Caribbean to assist with integration into the world economy. The Caribbean tries to seek a way forward in Europe after the Lome Convention which ends in the year 2000. Cuban President Fidel Castro will make his first ever trip to China to improve relations between the two countries. In Jamaica, the debate on what type of government should be adopted under a revised constitution continues in Parliament. Opposition Leader Edward Seaga raised the issue of a referendum and political commentator Anthony Abrahams argued that the issue of a referendum was not a matter of if but when. In Dutch St. Martin the resurrection of an old law seems set to change the face of broadcasting. The regulation dates back to 1955 which states that all radio stations must within every hour play ten minutes of classical music.
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    Caribbean Report 03-01-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-01-03) Croskill, Hugh (anchor); Jagernath, Lachmon (interviewee); Haffcamp, Roy (interviewee); Charles, Mary Eugenia(interviewee); Ryan, Selwyn (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This segment reports on how Suriname prepares for new elections after the country was taken over by a military coup on December 24, 1990. The future of civilian governance in Suriname is highlighted as this has been the second time in ten years that such an act was committed. Dominica’s Prime Minister Eugenia Charles speaks to Hugh Croskill on how this incident is impacting on the CARICOM community. It also highlights the results of the Haiti general elections where Father Jean-Bertrand Aristide’s party emerged victorious. Finally, Debra Ransome interviews Professor Selwyn Ryan of Trinidad and Tobago to get his views on the political stability of this country’s governance as resignations occur within the ruling National Alliance for Reconstruction (NAR) government.
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    Caribbean Report 03-02-1989
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-02-03) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); O'Shaughnessy, Hugh (correspondent); Jackson, Grace (interviewee); Ottey, Merlene (interviewee); Saunders, Nicholas (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    A document leakes by the Haitian Ministry of Information that warns of a peasant insurrection leads to a wave of protests and demonstrations. An investigation commission is setup by President Prosper Avril to verify the validity of the document. Many Haitians feels that the government may use the opportunity to stifle dissent to its administration. British journalist, Hugh O'Shaughnessy speaks out on corruption, crime and maladministration in the tiny island of Saint Martin. Racial upsets are particularly disturbing in his interview. Interviews are also held with Jamaican athletes Grace Jackson and Merlene Ottey, and Bermudian athlete, Nicholas Saunders who are invited to Britain to give some tough competition to British athletes. The program ends with a review of Caribbean news in the British press for the past week and includes comments on the recently concluded ACP/EEC meeting in Barbados, elections in Jamaica and Cuban leader, Fidel Castro refusal to re-patriate 24,000 Cuban from Angola who are stricken with AIDS.
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    Caribbean Report 03-02-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-02-03) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Joseph, Francis (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); John, Vincent (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Taylor, Mark (interviewee); Walsh, Courtney (interviewee); Lloyd, Clive (interviewee); Caroit, Jean-Michel (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Haiti’s Foreign Minister is meeting with officials of the Dominican Republic in an attempt to resolve their disagreement over the deportation of Haitians from the neighbouring country. Haiti’s pre-carnival celebrations have turned sour. In the following, the issue of poverty in Dominica is addressed. Next, the European Union is pressing the World Trade Organisation to appoint a panel to hear the EU complaint against the US Helms-Burton law. Finally, Australian Captain Mark Taylor has accused the West Indies vice-captain Brian Lara of being an antagonist.
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    Caribbean Report 03-02-2000
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2000-02-02) Gordon, Orin (anchor); Peltier, Matthias (correspondent); Douglas, Rosie (interviewee); Grant, Bernie (interviewee); Springer, Bevan (correspondent); Griffin, Clyde (interviewee); Tucker, Winston (interviewee); Ramdin, Albert (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Ottey, Merlene (interviewee); Wallace, Adrian (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation