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Item Caribbean Report 01-02-1995(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-01) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Saunders, Norman (interviewee); Roberts, Carl (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationIn this report a former Turks and Caicos Chief Minister, Norman Saunders, who served a term in prison for a drug-related offence, has returned to Parliament following a general election. Mr. Saunders was interviewed on his recent comeback, the issue of contention about the barring from office anyone who has gone to jail and his future political hopes. In Antigua, there was a big response to the Opposition's call for a general strike protesting government's new tax package. The people on the streets of St. John's expressed their views on this issue. The Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Carl Roberts, was asked whether the business sector supported the strike action and what the Chamber could do to bring about dialogue between government and the many forces that oppose the tax package. Meanwhile, in Trinidad and Tobago the Jamaat al Muslimeen has emerged in the role of a security force providing muscles for individuals and organizations. Tony Fraser reports that the Muslimeen has been hired to intervene in the dispute between two warring factions of the Trinidad Island-Wide Cane Farmers Association. In New Zealand, the West Indies cricket team is trying to cope with recurring back problems caused by short beds and long flights. The tall West Indies fast bowlers are mostly affected and it is hoped that longer beds will improve their bowling performance.Item Caribbean Report 04-01-1993(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-04) Roe, Yvette (anchor); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Little, Cheryl (interviewee); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Lara, Brian (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe leader of Guyana's PNC - former President Desmond Hoyte is bringing Guyana's opposition leader Hamilton Green before the party's disciplinary committee. About 170 Haitian refugees in Miami have gone on hunger strike over unfair US immigration practices, they have vowed not to eat anything except water until they are treated like Cuban refugees. Speculation continues unabated over the possibility of premature general elections to be called in Jamaica by Prime Minister Percival Noel James Patterson. Parliamentary rejection of an agreement between the Suriname Government and two large bauxite companies is leading to large scale economic disruption in the country - the agreement was over the rate of exchange demanded by the bauxite companies a rate of 1.8 Sur guilders to the US dollar but the rate was thrown out in parliament. A record breaking partnership between Brian Lara and Richie Richardson of the West Indies team have posted an impressive reply to Australia’s mammoth first innings total 503-9 declared, which featured an unbeaten - 248:2 by Brian Lara in his maiden test century. Lara and Richardson combined to establish a new West Indies partnership in Australia of 217 runs, their marathon third record stand was also a test record for the Sydney cricket ground, that saved the match and the day. Brian Lara in an interview with BBC correspondent Reds Pereirra gives his thoughts on the condition that attributed to the West Indies victory in the match 7. (12:49-15:09)Item Caribbean Report 05-01-1993(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-05) Daly, Dennis V. (interviewee); Khanai, Rohan (interviewee); Manning, Patrick (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Robinson, A.N.R. (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Knight, K. D. (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 05-07-1995(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-05) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Peynado, Jacinto (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); James, Edison (interviewee); Esquivel, Manuel (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Sobion, Keith (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Taylor, Derek (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationIn this report: as the CARICOM Summit continues in Guyana, the private sector presented its position paper which calls for the establishment of a high level joint public and private sector task force to define regional priorities. The Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Jacinto Peynado states his country is still seeking full membership of CARICOM and has received backing from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. The future of regional airline LIAT continues to fly high on the agenda of the CARICOM Summit. CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Edison James of Dominica pushes the banana issue onto the front burner. In Trinidad, a rather unparliamentary wrangle is developing over government's attempt to remove the Speaker of the House of Representatives through a no confidence motion. Dr. Denzil Douglas, the new Prime Minister of St. Kitts/Nevis spends his first day in office and reflects on the wind of change blowing through the Caribbean. In cricket, the West Indies makes two changes to their twelve-man squad for the third test against England. Chief Minister Derek Taylor of the Turks and Caicos Islands discusses his country's economic development with British officials.Item Caribbean Report 07-02-2003(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2003-02-07) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Gibbs, Stephen (correspondent; James, Colin (correspondent); Lally, Margaret (interviewee); Blair, Tony (interviewee); Dubs, Alfred (interviewee); Gomes, Carolyn (interviewee); Gift, Knowlson (interviewee); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Hughes, Beverley (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 08-07-1997(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-07-08) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Mullins, Audrey (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Wiliams, Kenneth (interviewee); Thomas, Moya (correspondent); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Pindling, Lynden (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); White, James (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 08-11-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-11-08) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Varsi, Mehdi (analyst); Brown, G. Arthur (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Richardson, Selwyn; Panday, Basdeo; Marshall, Morris; Roopnarine, Rupert (interviewee); Charles, Eugenia (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Thatcher, Margaret; Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 09-03-1992(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-03-09) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Reece, Donald (interviewee); Hobday, Peter (correspondent); Anyaoku, Emeka (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Murray, Deryck (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationSpeculation over the impending retirement of Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley should be confirmed after a meeting of the People's National Party (PNP) executive. A number of ministers are vying for the leadership position. St.Lucia’s Prime Minister John Compton is to announce the date for general elections on March 22nd taking advantage of the fall out the Opposition Leader Julian Hunte is experiencing since his violent attack on him. Haiti seeks parliamentary support for the OAS brokered accord in order to move forward with the ratification of Prime Minister Designate René Théodore before restoring President Aristide to office. Violence in Antigua continues with the firebombing of the home of Antiguan Speaker of the House, Casford Murray on Saturday. The Commonwealth Day address by Queen Elizabeth emphasises the implementation of environmental programs by member countries. Securing victory in the World Cup game is crucial to both the West Indian and Indian cricket teams if either one is to advance to the semi-final stage of the competition. Unconfirmed reports say that the West Indies will replace Malcolm Marshall with Phil Simmons in tonight’s game. Finally, Former West Indies Captain Viv Richards is set to launch his autobiography “Hitting Across the Line” in Australia today.Item 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 CorporationItem Caribbean Report 18-01-1993(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-18) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Caputo, Michael (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Caputo, Dante (interviewee); Nicholls, Neville (interviewee); Boyd, Mark Lennox (interviewee); Wells, Petrie Bowen (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Khanai, Rohan (interviewee); Aimes, Stephen (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Ellis, David (correspondent); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Nerette, Joseph (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationHaiti’s military back to government went ahead with parliamentary elections despite pressure from the US and other factions. United Nations Haitian Envoy - Dante Caputo held talks with Haitian politicians and military regional leaders – correspondent Michael Norton reports. In an interview with correspondent Mike Jarvis – President of the CDB, Sir Neville Nicholls warns that CARICOM can put itself at a disadvantage if it delays participation at NAFTA. Sir Nicholls warns that the longer the region waits to enter NAFTA the more difficult it becomes. British Foreign Office Minister Mark Lennox Boyd expressed concern, and warned that the Caribbean banana producers need to prepare for preferential access into Europe. In an interview with correspondent Mike Jarvis – Conservative UK MP Bowne Wells shares a more optimistic view that despite challenges in the banana industry - the solution resided in the improvement of the quality of the bananas, more cost effective and cost reduction factors and the formation of the Windward Island Banana Exporting Company (WIBEC). In Barbados the government and the media clash over the issue of press freedom. The Barbados Government says that the press is irresponsible and calls for a watchdog committee. The Barbados Journalism Association says that government is attempting to muzzle the media. Correspondent Sandra Baptiste reports as David Ellis President of the Barbados Journalism Association states in a public address states that the Law of Libel is being used as a means to censor the media, thus posing a threat to the future of media houses. The West Indies Cricket Team beat the Australian team by 4 wickets to take the World Series trophy for the 6th time. Team Manager, Rohan Khanai in an interview told correspondent Reds’ Pereira that the team’s experience in addition to Brian Lara, Carl Hooper and Ian Bishop all playing a fantastic innings ensured the victory of the West Indies. In golf Trinidadian golfer Stephen Aimes finished the Madeira Island Open tournament in 9th place, until disaster struck - correspondent Mike Jarvis reports. A Haitian delegation led by former President Joseph Nerette to meet with President elect Bill Clinton. In an interview President Nerette said that he was invited to attend the inaugural ceremony of the Clinton administration. However, an anonymous aide for the Clinton Administration stated that there were no meetings planned with the Haitians because attempts to reach a political settlement in Haiti have been entrusted to Dante Caputo - UN representative responsible for Haiti. Correspondent Mike Jarvis reports.Item 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 CorporationIn 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.Item Caribbean Report 23-11-1990(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1990-11-23) Patrick, Soraya (anchor); Caroit, Jean Michel (correspondent); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Keens-Douglas, Paul (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Layne-Clarke, Janette (interviewee); Barker-Welch, Maizie (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Thatcher, Margaret; Howe, Geoffrey; Major, John; Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 23-11-1998(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-11-23) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Wilkinson, Bertrand (correspondent); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Knoth, Wesley (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 24-02-1992(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-02-24) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Little, Cheryl (interviewee); O'Connor, Flo (interviewee); Pooley, Peter (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Murray, Deryck (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationAn agreement between President Jean-Bertrand Aristide and lawmakers from Port-au-Prince granting a general amnesty to those who staged a coup in Haiti last September was reached at an OAS meeting. Secondly, the Supreme Court overruled legal submissions by Haitian advocates in favour of the US Government completing forcible repatriation of Haitian refugees. Thirdly, fears are voiced over renewed gang clashes after Lester Lloyd Coke, alias Jim Brown, was found burnt to death in his prison cell. Fourthly, the European Commission continues to pledge support for Caribbean and African banana producers stating that they will not lose any advantages so far gained in trade agreements. Lastly, concern is expressed for the recovery of Brian Lara, West Indian batsman, from a toe injury three days before World Cup clash with England.Item Caribbean Report 25-11-1998(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-11-25) Greaves, Keith 'Stone' (anchor); Joseph, Emma (correspondent); Blake, Byron (interviewee); Adoo, Claire (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Peel, Jane (correspondnet); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 26-08-1999 (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1999-08-26) Stone Greaves, Keith (anchor, correspondent); Quigley, Craig (interviewee); McCaffrey, Barry (interviewee); Gamarra, Eduardo (interviewee); Caroit, Jean Michel (correspondent); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Stevens, John (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 27-01-1995(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-27) Orr, Carol (anchor); Henry, Samuel (interviewee); Yates, Albert (interviewee); Lyons, Kirt (interviewee); Francis, Gloria (interviewee); Reid, David (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Kavulich, John (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationThis report examines the inquest into the death of twenty-three British people who died in the Waco, Texas disaster and the open verdict which has been reached. Detective Chief Superintendent Albert Yates of the Greater Manchester Police in an interview agreed that the raid by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms was fundamentally flawed from the outset. Kirt Lyons, a lawyer representing the victims' families, filed a US$500 million civil lawsuit against the American government. In another report, two of Africa's largest banana producing countries, Cameroon and the Ivory Coast have asked for an increase in the amount of bananas they can export to Europe following the addition of three countries to the European Union this year. Gloria Francis, consultant on the Commodity Protocols with the OECS Mission in Brussels, commented on the African producers' request for an amendment to the import quota and how this may affect Caribbean banana interests. The Chairman of Britain's House Select Committee for Defence, Sir Nicholas Bonsor, pays a low-key visit to Belize. Britain and Cuba are set to sign an investment promotion and protection agreement which will pave the way for British businesses to begin investing in Cuba. Rosie Hayes reports on why Cuba is becoming increasingly attractive to American businesses. John Kavulich of the US-Cuba Trade and Economic Council, comments on this development. The final reports on the West Inddies cricket team, whose morale is high following a victory in the one-day test series in New Zealand.