Browsing by Author "Pascal, Alex (interviewee)"

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    Caribbean Report 08-08-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-08-08) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Hamid, Rizu (correspondent); Greenidge, Carl (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Richards, Steve (correspondent); Roach, Larry (interviewee); Pascal, Alex (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program features a report on a demonstration by Surinamese nationals at the French consulate in Holland in a bid to influence an end to French support for the rebel movement based in French Guiana. It also highlights an interview with Guyana’s Foreign Minister Carl Greenidge who speaks about his efforts to secure financial assistance for Guyana in Europe. The program also reports on some concerns involving public safety in the run up to Britain’s Notting Hill Carnival celebrations. Finally, the program takes a look at the recently concluded test series between the West Indies and England, which ended in a four nil victory for the visiting West Indies team.
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    Caribbean Report 11-08-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-08-11) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Tarr, Michael (correspondent); Gruber, Jerry (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Weinberg, Rob (interviewee); Pascal, Alex (interviewee); Seawood, David (interviewee); Edwards, Andy (correspondent); Butcher, Pat (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program reports on events taking place in Haiti with respect to an apparent military crackdown on religious expression despite assurances to the contrary given by General Henri Namphy after the recent military coup in Haiti. Also featured is a report on the closure of private foreign exchange banks in the Dominican Republic, and an update on the Carnival Arts Committee’s response to a negative report on Notting Hill Carnival. The segment continues with a report on the crackdown on noise levels at cricket grounds in England, and the perception of this action by West Indies cricket fans as a form of discrimination against them. Finally, the segment concludes with sporting news, featuring highlights of selected events at the world athletic championships in Siestriere, Italy.