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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 01-12-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-12) Orr, Carol (anchor); Sutherland, Peter (interviewee); Gonzales, Anthony (interviewee); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Laffoon, Greg (interviewee); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Mason, Michael (interviewee)
    The Annual Miami, Caribbean and Latin American Conference came to a close and the NAFTA and its implications for the Caribbean were high in the agenda. United States and European negotiators meet in Brussels as part of an intensive effort to break the seven year deadlock holding talks on the general agreement on tariffs and trade. Peter Sutherland, GATT Director General stresses the urgent need for a conclusion. In St. Kitts and Nevis Dr. Kennedy Simons has been sworn in as Prime Minister for a fourth time – this comes after Dr. Kennedy persuaded the Nevis Reformation Party to join them to form a coalition government . Cuba prides itself on its free universal health care, but because the country lacks hard currency – hospitals and clinics often lack medical supplies and equipment. However, supplies have been sent by many governments and individual groups. The World Health Organization estimates that there are 13 million people worldwide affected with HIV and expected to rise to 14 million by the year 2000.
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    Caribbean Report 03-07-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-03) Orr, Carol (anchor); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Petty, Eugene (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Taylor, Reg (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report: the sixteenth CARICOM Heads of Government Summit is set to take place in Georgetown, Guyana. High on the agenda is the fate of the regional airline LIAT, the financing of CARICOM and the region's plans to tackle crime. As polling stations in St. Kitts/Nevis come to a close, Prime Minister Kennedy Simmonds and Opposition Leader Dr. Denzil Douglas are both confident of victory for their respective parties. Eugene Petty, Supervisor of Elections comments on whether there were any signs of electoral violence. Jamaican businesses to offer a full range of financial services to the Jamaican expatriate communities in Britain. An article in the cricketing magazine, Wisden Cricket Monthly which questioned the commitment of overseas born players to England's team, has stirred outrage amongst West Indian batsmen. The Robert Henderson article stated that black players for England lacked the commitment of an unequivocal Englishman. The General Manager, Derbyshire County Cricket Club, Reg Taylor comments on the issue.
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    Caribbean Report 06-08-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-08-06) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Coore, David (interviewee); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Lye, Clairmont (interviewee); Jagan, Cheddi (speaker); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 07-08-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-08-07) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Kostmayer, Peter (interviewee); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 08-12-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-12-08) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Hoyte, Desmond (interviewee); Jagdeo, Bharath (interviewee); Ali, Akbar (interviewee); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Thomas, Moya (correspondent); Smith, Clifford (correspondent); Osana, Roy (correspondent); Ishmael, Odeen (interviewee); Smith, E. (correspondent); Hindell, Juliet (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 12-11-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-11-12) Orr, Carol (anchor); Lyons, John (correspondent); Granderson, Colin (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); McIntyre, Alister (interviewee); Conklin, Geraldine (correspondent); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Vazquez-Botet, Rene (interviewee); Dove, Frederick (correspondent); Colorado, Antonio (interviewee)
    ABSTRACT: The UN Security Council is considering sending human rights monitors back into Haiti following reports of a dramatic rise in human rights abuses in absence of human rights monitors. At the Sixth EC Caribbean Conference in the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean has been urged to continue fighting for special treatment under LOME Four. World recognition of the rights of indigenous people in the Caribbean is being promoted by O'Gustie, Dominica’s Carib Chief has been retracing Columbus’s steps with visits to the islands. In St. Kitts and Nevis the government intends to make the economy, tourism and education key issues in the general elections. Dr. Kennedy Simmonds, Prime Minister says that the campaign will be based on the government’s thirteen year record. Puerto Rico nationals go to the polls to decide the island’s political future – should Puerto Rico become the 51st US state?
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    Caribbean Report 13-01-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-13) Orr, Carol (anchor); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Charles, Eugenia (interviewee); Wade, Frederick (interviewee); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); Lewis, Basil (interviewee); Bailey, Carol (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, Trinidad and Tobago indicated that full access to NAFTA is top priority. Trinidad and Tobago Finance Minister Wendell Mottley stated that while Trinidad supported their Caribbean brothers in their concerns about the banana regime, they have to pursue their own interests/agenda. In an interview with Dominica's Prime Minister Dame Eugenia Charles, she was asked whether Eastern Caribbean states have lost the support of the larger Caribbean states and if she thought Europe would be willing to go into a trade war with the US over the banana regime dispute. In Bermuda and St. Kitts there is controversy over the appointments of foreign police chiefs. Leader of Bermuda's Opposition Frederick Wade says this can have a demoralising effect on the local police force. In St. Kitts, Prime Minister Kennedy Simmonds defends his decision to appoint a non-national to the post of Police Commissioner. BBC correspondent, Yvette Rowe reports on new fare payments adopted by British Airways which means that those booking travel to the Caribbean now have to pay much earlier than before. Basil Lewis, Assistant Director of Jetquick Travel in North London indicated that small travel agents that deal with mostly customers of Caribbean origin have seen many cancellations taking place. Carol Bailey, Marketing Manager of Caribbean Tourism Organization, London Office, was asked whether the new payment structure could affect the number of people flying to the region.
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    Caribbean Report 15-06-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-06-15) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Smith, Lew (correspondent); Spencer, Baldwin (interviewee); Arnold, Thomas, Sir (interviewee); Baldry, Tony (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This report highlights the impending elections in St. Kitts/Nevis on July 3rd. Prime Minister Kennedy Simmonds and Opposition Labour Party, Denzil Douglas talk about their campaign agenda. Dominica's new Prime Minister Edison James finalizes his Cabinet and adopts the foreign affairs portfolio. Meanwhile, the two opposition parties have resolved the impasse regarding the Leader of the Opposition. In Grenada, Lew Smith examines the three major political parties manifestos. On the agenda of the meeting of LIAT Directors is the issue of share allocation for the airline and Trinidad's proposal for the removal of LIAT's Chairman William Rapier. In the British Parliament, Sir Thomas Arnold comments on Britain's policy towards the Caribbean. The majority of businesses in downtown Kingston closed in to protest the rising crime. A team from the Inter-American Dialogue, a Washington based think-tank, made its first visit to Cuba and met with government officials as well as non-governmental organizations and dissident groups. Cuba states that it has not offered to extradite American fugitive Robert Vesco.
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    Caribbean Report 17-03-1989
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-03-17) Patrick, Soraya (anchor); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Stainer, Robin (correspondent); Timmins, Jerry (correspondent); Bennish, Peter (correspondent); Rosenberg, Andrew A. (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis calls for a violent free election in the twin island federation. Both, Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition denied allegations of violence in their campaigns to the election. At the Canadian Enquiry into Drug Use by Amateur Athletes, sprinter Angela Taylor-Issajenko rap-up her testimony before the Commission. Prime Minister, Michael Manley on his North American tour asked Canadian Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney for assistance in the fight against the drug trade, share intelligence and policing. The report continues with what the British Press has to say that are of interest to the Caribbean. These include passports for sale in Belize to Hong Kong residents; Alex Pascall quits as Chairman of the Carnival and Arts Committee; the experiences of Britain's first female black MP; and interesting place names in Jamaica (Constant Spring, Heart Ease and The Land of Lookbehind). An extended report focuses on the Falkland Islands Fishing Policy by Andrew Rosenberg, a Professor at the Imperial College, London.
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    Caribbean Report 20-11-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-11-20) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Boucher, Richard (interviewee); Peters, Evelyn (interviewee); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Ryan, Selwyn (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 21-03-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-21) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Rush, George (correspondent); Terceira, Clarence (interviewee); Roopnarine, Rupert (interviewee); Singh Bahia, Paramjit (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    St. Kitts Prime Minister Dr. Kennedy Simmonds refuses to speculate on an election date and comments on the need to seek assistance to deal with the increase in drug trafficking and violent crimes. Bermuda's Parliament resumed a heated debate on the issue of independence. Bermuda's Education Minister Dr. Clarence Terceira argued that independence leads to debt problems. In Guyana, the Working People's Alliance (WPA) repeated its call for murder charges to be instituted against Gregory Smith in connection with the 1980 murder of Dr. Walter Rodney. A group of prominent Asian Councillors campaign against racism within the ranks of Britain's Opposition Labour Party. Secretary of the Association for Active Asians, Paramjit Singh Bahia, a Labour Councillor argues that racism within the Party is rampant. Jamaican born Desmond Douglas has been recalled to England's table tennis team to compete at the World Championships in China in May.
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    Caribbean Report 23-03-1989
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-03-23) Timmins, Jerry (anchor); Genzman, Robert (interviewee); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Hagan, Pat (interviewee); Pipe, Roger (interviewee); Cassell, Alphonso (Arrow) (interviewee); Stainer, Robin (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 24-03-1989
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-03-24) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Timmins, Jerry (correspondent); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Haynes, Desmond (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 26-06-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-06-26) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Atwood, Brian (interviewee); Goss, Porter (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Arthur, Owen (interviewee); Modeste, Hilary (interviewee); Gower, David (correspondent); Cork, Dominic (interviewee); Richardson, Richie (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This report examines the political campaign for the July 3rd elections in St. Kitts/Nevis which took a violent turn. Opposition Leader, Dr. Denzil Douglas and Prime Minister Kennedy Simmonds speak about the violence. Haiti's first elections in nearly five years is marred by confusion, protests and death threats. Barbados and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) held their first meeting on closer economic cooperation. In Grenada, Prime Minister Keith Mitchell announces his Cabinet. Hilary Modeste, Executive Vice President of St. Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association, expresses concern about the overall effect of the prolonged strike on the tourism industry in St. Lucia. The leader of Antigua's Opposition United Progressive Party, Baldwin Spencer is re-elected as political leader. In cricket, England beats the West Indies team leveling the six test series one all. Dominic Cork is named Man of the Match for his seven wickets for forty-three, the best figures by an English bowler in a test debut.
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    Caribbean Report 27-11-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-11-27) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Kirton, Allan (interviewee); Tutwilder, Margaret (interviewee); Longshaw, Fritz (interviewee); Rangel, Charles (interviewee); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Jackson, Jessie (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 28-06-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-06-28) Richards, Ken (anchor); Flemming, Charles (interviewee); Phillips, Fred, Sir (interviewee); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Wegel, Ed (interviewee); Pryce, Michael (correspondent); Mullings, Seymour (interviewee); Meade, Reuben (interviewee); Laurent, Edwin (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report: The commission of inquiry established in St. Lucia, to look into the UN funds scandal has taken a one and half week adjournment to allow key witness Dr. Charles Flemming to collect documents in New York. In St. Kitts/Nevis, investigations continue into the cause of election violence. A third unusual murder in Trinidad has local police considering a possible link with the killing of former Attorney General Selwyn Richardson. BWIA's Chief Operations Officer, Ed Wegel states that the airline's offer for shareholding in LIAT depends on a number of factors yet to be assessed. Jamaica's Deputy Prime Minister Seymour Mullings states that his country has taken the necessary steps to ensure it can compete in the global economy. Previously granted but unused European Development Fund monies may form part of a new aid package for the ACP countries. Both Montserrat's Chief Minister, Reuben Meade and Ambassador Edwin Laurent expressed concern about the possible effects this could have on the Caribbean region.
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    Caribbean Report 28-07-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-07-28) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Edmeade, Joseph (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Hawkins, Dennis (interviewee); Gibb, Tom (correspondent); Cooke, Jeremy (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation