Browsing by Author "Rushe, George (correspondent)"

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    Caribbean Report 19-03-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-19) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Smith, Clifford (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Lura, Edwin (interviewee); Myers, Gordon (interviewee); Eustace, Arnhim (interviewee); Rushe, George (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, the European Commission is angry and disappointed at the United States over its part in the ACP banana case which is presently before the World Trade Organisation in Geneva. In the following, the major players in the Caribbean region banana industry are concerned about the effects of a final World Trade Organisation ruling on the banana regime. Next, in the face of the general agreement on tariffs and trade, it was known that the case of the African Caribbean Pacific banana producers was always going to be tough. In this segment, in view of the World Trade Organisation report, WIBDECO chairman discusses the strategies the Windward Islands Banana Development and Exporting Company had put in place ahead of the ruling. Next, Trinidad and Tobago third President will be sworn in today. In this segment, Bermuda’s Premier has indicated his intentions to step down. The report concludes with stories of Caribbean interest reported in the British press.
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    Caribbean Report 20-01-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-20) Orr, Carol (anchor); Boldman, Joe (interviewee); Vitalis, David (interviewee); Francis, Claudius (interviewee); Rushe, George (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Vincent, Anne-Marie (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    A four part documentary series on Kingston’s Public Hospital could make the Chief Executive Officer, Donald Nelson lose his job. The document tarnishes the image of health services across the country and of Jamaica as a whole. Next, St Lucia's media workers slap a news blackout on government and opposition events. In the following segment, the Chairman of st. Lucia's Banana Growers' Association has described the industry on the verge of collapse. Cheques issued by the association were dishonoured. This comes as banana growers and local bankers refused to veto the association’s effort to borrow 10 million dollars. The following segment states that the Premier of Bermuda arrives in London tomorrow for discussion with the British government. One of the matters that would be up for discussion is the cleaning up of the former Royal Navy Base. Lastly, Europe’s year against racism is about to be launched.
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    Caribbean Report 20-10-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-10-20) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Roberts, Michael (correspondent); Rushe, George (correspondent); Dean, Darryl (correspondent); Anthony, Kenny (interviewee); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 24-03-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-24) Forrester, Gilroy (interviewee); Forrester, Violet (interviewee); Grant, Bernie (interviewee); Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Smith, Clifford (correspondent); Bryan, Anthony (interviewee); Jean, Wyclef (interviewee); Rushe, George (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In Britain a seven year old girl is soon to be separated from her father and sent to a children’s home in Jamaica. Next, a diplomatic row is brewing between Cuba and the United States over the opening of a pouch. It is claimed that the pouch was carrying subversive material and therefore violated Cuban laws. In the following, the European Union has approved the conclusion of an agreement with the United Sates for the dismantling of tariffs on alcoholic spirits including rum. However, the US agreement would not affect the access which ACP rum has to the European market under the Lome Convention. In the following, there has been unrest in Haiti for the past month. Haiti has literally become a battle ground as demonstrators have been protesting privatisation reforms as well as slum conditions in the country. Next, still in Haiti, the United States based band the Fugees is staging a charity concert in an attempt to promote peace there. In the final segment, Bermuda’s Environment Minister, will become premier tomorrow. She would be the first female premier in Bermuda.
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    Caribbean Report 30-07-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-07-30) Naismith, Electra (anchor); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); La Touche, Bert (interviewee); Patterson, Emma (correspondent); Mavromatis, James (interviewee); Rushe, George (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation