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    Caribbean Report 01-07-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-07-01) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Basdeo, Sahadeo (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Bell, John (interviewee); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Persaud, Vishnu (interviewee); McKenzie, Duke (interviewee); Duff, Mickey (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 01-11-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-11-01) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Waldron, Laurina (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Spencer, Baldwin (interviewee); Gonsalves, Ralph (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Bruce, Iain (correspondent); Schrager, Stanley (interviewee); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Nkadimeng, John (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report former Barbados Prime Minister Erskine Sandiford states that the CARICOM Assembly of Parliamentarians must be restricted to Members of Parliament (MPs). In Dominica, over one hundred farmers marched through the streets of Roseau to protest the planned dissolution of the Dominica Banana Growers Association. Some experts believe that the EU policy towards the Caribbean is in a state of flux. Trinidad and Tobago's Foreign Minister Ralph Maraj comments on the need for continued preferential access for the Caribbean in Europe. In Haiti, there are renewed calls for President Aristide to stay in office beyond the date set to elect a successor. Stanley Schrager, spokesperson for the US Embassy comments on whether these calls could derail the electoral process. The former Prime Minister of St. Kitts/Nevis, Dr. Kennedy Simmonds accuses the government of political victimization. Cuban doctors are expected in South Africa next year to help alleviate that country's critical shortage of general practitioners.
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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 03-07-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-07-03) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Ramphal, S.S. (interviewee); Ricardo, Joaquin (interviewee); Major, John (speaker); Grant, Bernie (speaker); Fergus, Howard (interviewee); Agnew, Jonathan (correspondent); Richards, Vivian (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 08-07-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-07-08) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Patterson, P.J. (interviewee); Brathwaite, Nicholas (interviewee); Stout, Lavity (interviewee); Manning, Patrick (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Stuttard, Anna (interviewee)
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    Caribbean Report 13-09-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-09-13) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Lilley, Peter (interviewee); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Holder, Gene (interviewee); Nicholls, Neville (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 14-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-14) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Clinton, Bill (interviewee); Casimir, Jean (interviewee); Gary, Allen (correspondent); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Nicholls, Neville (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In a special address to the Haitian people - American President elect Bill Clinton appealed to Haitians not to travel to the US to seek refugee status. In an effort to restore democracy, improve Human Rights and discourage an exodus of Boat departures to the US – Clinton promised the Haitian people an upgrade and fair processing of refugee applications at the US embassy in Haiti. A similar appeal was made by Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide - correspondent Michael Norton reports and Mike Jarvis interviews Haiti’s US Ambassador Jean Casimir on his views about the matter. Damage assessment continued in Jamaica following the category 7 earthquake. The quake triggered additional national anxiety due to its occurrence on the anniversary of the eve of a killer quake 86 years ago – only one death was recorded in the northeastern parish of Portland. Nationwide panic caused schools and business places to close early. Prime Minister PJ Patterson called for a state of clam in light of the fact that there was relatively minimal damage - correspondent Gary Allen in Kingston reports via telephone. In an interview with correspondent Sandra Baptiste, Caribbean Development Bank President Sir Neville Nicholls said that the economic outlook for the Caribbean’s immediate future does not look good. Sir Nicholls stated that the tourism sector is targeted for the most potential growth, though it is still not guaranteed. He suggests that the region’s governments and private sector should consider lower levels of salaries and benefits versus high unemployment levels. A private sector investment mission to Trinidad and Tobago has cautioned about premature optimism of immediate foreign investment. A private sector investment mission to Trinidad and Tobago has cautioned about premature optimism of immediate foreign investment. The head of the US Government overseas private investment corporation also outlined the prospects for investment in the wider Caribbean. Robert Dragon, OPEC’s VP for Finance, while impressed by the preparations or the prospects for investment warns that is may take a long time and much negotiating before investment materializes – correspondent Tony Fraser reports. Barbados Prime Minister Erskine Sandiford announced the removal of stamp duties and consumption taxes on materials for the manufacturing sector .Correspondent Mike Jarvis reported that Barbados Prime Minister Erskine Sandiford announced the removal of stamp duties and consumption taxes on materials for the manufacturing sector. The duties had been cited as an obstacle to growth in that sector. Initial reaction from the Barbados Manufacturing Association sector suggested that they welcomed the move.
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    Caribbean Report 15-03-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-03-15) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); MacDonald, Ian (interviewee); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Barbados Prime Minister - Erskine Sandiford has announced a proposal for a wage freeze throughout the country in both public and private sectors including statutory corporations for a period of two years – correspondent Sandra Baptiste reports. The first budget presented by Asgar Ally – Guyana’s Fiannce Minister of Guyana’s newly elected Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is being assessed - correspondent, Ian Mac Donald gives an analysis on the budget. As election campaigning heightens in Jamaica there are concerns about elections violence in Jamaica - correspondent Gary Allen reports on the politically related violence rising out of the election campaigns. The Cuban economy has taken another battering from the forces of nature (hurricane) – people were killed and crops were extensively damaged. Armed forces and the essential services have been working around the clock - correspondent Lionel Martin from Havana. A concession has been granted to opponents of the British Government’s plan to tighten immigration laws. The asylum bill would remove the right of appeal for visitors refused entrance into Britain. The Bill is aimed at cracking down on bogus asylum applications, and will return to the House of Commons for consideration before becoming law.
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    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 Corporation
    Haiti’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.
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    Caribbean Report 18-03-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-03-18) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Trotman, Leroy (interviewee); Rhymer, Elihu (interviewee); Penfold, Peter (interviewee); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); Joseph, Edmunds (interviewee); Gummer, John Selwyn (interviewee); Rainford, Roderick (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The new Incomes Policy announced by Barbados Prime Minister Erskine calling for a two year wage freeze for both public and private sector workers. Prime Minister Sandiford has been questioned by Labour Union Leader and Government MP- Leroy Trotman, who expressed reservation son how the government seems to be proceeding with the plan. The matter is up for discussion at a meeting between government and the social partners – correspondent Mike Jarvis reports. A report on complied by an independent commissioner on the Bank of Jamaica Scandal has been released following allegations that the Central Bank of Jamaica was involved in buying foreign exchange at inflated prices. The blame has been squarely out on three senior officials that have been deemed guilty of dereliction of duties and 4 foreign exchange agents as having operated in a way that was not in the best interest of the Central Bank. However, it has absolved the political Directorate and the major leadership i.e. Roderick Rainford - Governor of the Bank and his closest associates of any blame. This may become a political issue and affect the on-going election campaign - correspondent Gary Allen reports to anchor Mike Jarvis from Jamaica. The Caribbean’s banana battle in Europe could be far from over, the British Agriculture Minister - John Selwyn Gummer has indicated at a debate in Parliament to discuss the future of the Caribbean’s banana industry. He noted that there would be some uncertainty over whether the new agreement could stand up to scrutiny in the European Court of Justice – correspondent Mike Jarvis reports. Caribbean ambassadors in Washington are to meet with a group of congressmen to lobby for the retention of the 936 Progamme with Puerto Rico. The ambassadors say that they are also concerned about unclear signals from Puerto Rico, and this has the Caribbean many countries worried because many countries are now benefitting from the 936 Progamme. Correspondent Mike Jarvis reports from an interview with Joseph Edmunds - St. Lucia’s ambassador in Washington. Two British Virgin Islands MPs boycotted a special meeting of the territories at which the Duke of Edingborough was present. However, the protest was not directed at the Duke but actually at the Deputy Chief Minister- Ralph O’Neil who they want out of parliament and the Government. It is alleged that he has breached parliamentary Code of Ethics with Shell Antilles and Guyana’s Limited. Minister O’Neil has denied these allegations. BVI social commentator Elihu Rhymer and British Govenor Peter Penfold give their views to correspondent Yvette Rowe reports.OECS Private Sector Leaders meeting in Dominica hope to have a private sector action plan for the sub region - leading to an OECS private Sector grouping. Sheridan Gregoire – Conference Chairman and OECS representative on the Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce (CAIC) reports from an interview with to correspondent Mike Jarvis. A new report on ethnic minorities in Britain says that a large proportion of black people of Caribbean origin who were born in Britain do not consider themselves as Afro Caribbean. The study was done by Peter Owen of the Ethnic Relations Centre at Warrick University and highlighted that 46 percent of the ethnic minority population was born in Britain and gives other comparative statistics in relation to the white population. The report was based on a detailed study of the 1991 UK census and was the first to include a question on ethnic origins – correspondent Mike Jarvis reports. News relating to the Foreign Exchange Scandal in Jamaica has just been published exonerating Roderick Rainford - Central Bank Governor, Jamaican and the political Directorate of any wrong doing – correspondent Mike Jarvis reports.
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    Caribbean Report 19-06-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-06-19) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Gibbs, Lance (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 21-01-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-01-21) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Hamlet, David (interviewee); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Haynes, Richie (interviewee); Ford, Henry (interviewee); Clarke, Horris (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Toppin, Ronald (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The Jamaican Energy Minister predicts that consumers will not benefit from a reduction of oil prices until after existing stocks have been used up. He also believes that the government’s ability to use foreign exchange from tourism will be down. Mr. David Hamlet of Haynes and Jarvis which is one of Great Britain’s largest tour operators believes that the Caribbean stands to benefit from an increase in tourism during the war. As Cuba and the Soviet Union sign a new one year trade agreement, it is believed that Cuba would no longer enjoy the benefits that existed before. There is speculation in Barbados of a low voter turnout at the upcoming general elections. Political leaders are interviewed to give their own perspective on this speculation as well as provide predictions for the outcome of the elections. Due to the impending war in the Gulf Lloyds of London opened for the first time on a Sunday to cover risks for ships on Sunday 25th January, 1991. On this day they rescued a motor vessel and its crew members bearing a St. Vincent and the Grenadines flag unwittingly creating a bit of history.
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    Caribbean Report 22-01-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-01-22) Anyaoku, Emeka (interviewee); Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Gomez, Drexel (interviewee); Mayo, Edward (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Ford, Henry (interviewee); Hayes, Richie (interviewee); St. John, Bernard (interviewee); Morgan, Peter (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Polling day closes in Barbados with a few minor hitches such as discrepancies with the voting lists and persons turning up at the wrong polling stations. Leaders of the three leading political parties are all hopeful that their respective party will emerge with the majority of votes. Voters are reminded by Anglican Bishop Rexell Gomez to elect a government that would stand up for Christian principles while radio announcers remind voters about the rules to be followed on elections day. A senior spokesperson from the Electoral and Boundaries Commission claims that voting in Barbados went off very smoothly and efficiently. The Commonwealth General Secretary, Chief Emeka Anyaoku leaves London for talks in Washington with the IMF and World Bank. He hopes to discuss matters of mutual interest. High on the agenda would be the impact of the Gulf war on Commonwealth developing countries such as relief measures and aids and pursuing debt relief measures to assist the heavily indebted countries. A recently published report states that developing countries are losing out to Eastern Europe.
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    Caribbean Report 23-01-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-01-23) Croskill, Hugh (anchor); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Gomez, Drexel (interviewee); Odelle, Jack (interviewee); Mc Clean, Vendel (interviewee); Emmanuel, Patrick (interviewee); Ford, Henry (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    At a peace rally in Washington, the Rainbow of Coalition led by Rev. Jessie Jackson believes that the Caribbean would suffer for supporting the Bush administration on the war. A spokesman from this group believes that US aid earmarked for the Caribbean would be diverted to other areas. He thinks that the Caribbean leaders should provide leadership in a peace initiative instead of supporting the war. In Barbados, the National Development Party emerges victorious by a reduced majority. Mr. Erskine Sandiford gets a second successive term in office despite a low voter turnout amounting to approximately 60-62%. Mr. Sandiford identifies some of the priorities that he will be focusing on under his leadership. Bishop Drexel Gomez of Barbados believes that Caribbean leaders were too quick to endorse the American military effort, and thus bowing to the dictates of the United States. Barbados Political analyst, Dr. Patrick Emmanuel explains that this is first time Mr. Erskine Sandiford has led the DLP into victory and believes that this would boost Mr. Sandiford’s confidence. People will be waiting for the presentation of the 1991 estimates and budget to gain insight into the government’s economic policy.
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    Caribbean Report 23-07-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-07-23) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Allan, Gary (correspondent); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Frechette, Miles (interviewee); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); John, Kenneth (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 24-01-1989
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-01-24) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Caroit, Jean Michel (correspondent); Timmins, Jerry (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Tomlinson, Alan (correspondent); Kerr, James (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The International Cricket Conference meeting in London has decided unanimously that its member countries would ban all players from test cricket for up to five years, if they play or coach in South Africa. The Foreign Minister of the Dominican Republic spoke on a possible request by Haiti for the extradition of Franck Romain, Port au Prince former Mayor for his alleged involvement in a massacre in that country. The Prime Minister of Barbados, Erskvine Sandiford opens the ACP/EEC Meeting in Barbados and spoke on a level playing field in trade and in particular, the commodity, rum. Jamaica 's political leaders got together to affirmed their commitment to a non-violent campaign on the run-up to the general elections on February 9th. Retired Jamaican Judge, James Kerr was appointed as political Ombudsman.
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    Caribbean Report 26-06-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-06-26) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Farrar, Fred (interviewee); Bernard, Cecil (interviewee); Collister, Roy (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Bristol, Hollis (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Canty, Brian (interviewee); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 26-07-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-07-26) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Purcell, Joan (interviewee); Seaga, Edward (correspondent); Bennendijk, Chandra van (correspondent); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Johnson, Jennifer (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Richardson, Richie (interviewee); Murphy, Pat (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 30-07-1990
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2011-10-06) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Mitchell, James (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Manning, Patrick (interviewee); Kirton, Allan (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This segment reports on the attempted 1990 coup in Trinidad and Tobago by the Jamaat al Muslimeen led by Yasin Abu Bakr. Pat Whitehorn speaks to leaders in the Caribbean region about their perspectives on the situation and its impact on the security, stability and governance of Trinidad and Tobago.
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    Caribbean Report 30-10-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-10-30) Patterson, P. J. (speaker); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Charles, Eugenia (speaker); Compton, John (interviewee); Mitchell, James (interviewee); Jaggan, Cheddi (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Row, Yvette (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation