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    Caribbean Report 01-01-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-01-01) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Singh, Rickey (correspondent); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This is part two of a special edition of Caribbean Report which provides a round-up of key stories from 1997 across the Caribbean region. It was a politically active time in the region as two countries, Guyana and Jamaica, held general elections in December. In Britain, the new British Labor government hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the Scottish city, Edinburgh. Orin Gordon attended the summit and commented on the heavy security. In football, Jamaica's Reggae Boyz became the first English-speaking Caribbean side to qualify for the World Cup to be held in France in mid-1998. Hugh Crosskill examines how the team's success has boosted the national psyche of the Jamaican people. Jamaica's qualification for the finals has produced unprecedented scenes of celebrations across the length and breadth of the country.
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    Caribbean Report 03-05-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-05-03) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Singh, Rickey (correspondent); Nicholls, Neville (interviewee); Taylor, Ian (interviewee); James, Edison (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Widdecombe, Ann (interviewee); Cozier, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 04-08-1998
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-08-04) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Carrington, Edwin (interviewee); Rubin, James (interviewee); Williams, Victor (interviewee); Naismith, Electra (correspondent); Joseph, Patrick (interviewee); Singh, Rickey (correspondent); Burns, Lary; The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 07-01-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-01-07) Croskill, Hugh (anchor); de Jour, Louis (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Joseph, Raymond (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Singh, Rickey (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program highlights the current political situation in Haiti following the overnight coup attempt by Roger La Fontant which was followed by his arrest. During this unrest, 30 persons were killed and following the arrest of La Fontant the country is returning to normalcy. Raymond Joseph, Haiti Ambassador to the United States explains how he learnt that the coup attempt in Haiti was foiled. He also comments on the United States of America’s support for the Haitian government during this critical period in its governance. It is also reported that Dr. Don Blackman will not be contesting the upcoming Barbados elections. Ricky Singh gives his views on this new development and suggests that this may be the end of Dr. Blackman’s political career.
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    Caribbean Report 12-01-2001
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2001-01-12) Richards, Ken (anchor); Robinson, Arthur Napoleon Raymond (interviewee); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Singh, Rickey (correspondent); Manning, Patrick (interviewee); Smith, Lou (correspondent); Boatswain, Anthony (interviewee); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); Novak, Shannon (correspondent); Acevedo Vila, Anibal (interviewee); Joseph, Emma (correspondent); Maharaj, Sat (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 12-02-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-02-12) Richards, Ken (anchor); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Singh, Rickey (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Holder, Jim (interviewee); Colorado, Jim (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    According to the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, the Caribbean region could lose an estimated thirty million dollars a day if American Airlines pilots go ahead with their planned strike. The implications of the strike are spelt out to President Bill Clinton. Next, following a fire at an army base in the Province of Matanzas, Central Cuba, Cuban Armed Forces are searching for artillery weapons. One soldier died and three others are hurt. Next, the European Commission has warned that the row with Washington about trade with Cuba could harm the effectiveness of the World Trade Organisation. The trade body is setting up a panel to rule on whether Washington has the right to penalise foreign firms which trade with Cuba. Next, due to Cuba’s approval to have a bureau for the Cable News Network, the United States is granting nine other American organisations to open bureaus in Cuba. It is part of the Clinton Administration's efforts to spur democratic reform. Next, in Trinidad and Tobago, the People’s National Movement, the main opposition party has been hit by the defection of one of its members. Mr. Vincent Lasse has crossed the floor. Next, Director of the Sugar Association in the Caribbean discusses the Caribbean sugar exporting countries concern of an impending treat to their quota arrangement to the United Sates. In the final segment, a deal has been offered to O.J. Simpson following the order of punitive damage against the American football star O.J. Simpson, who is liable for the death of his ex-wife and her friend. Mr. Fred Goldman said that he is willing to give up all claims to Mr. Simpson’s money in exchange for a signed confession from Mr. Simpson that he committed the crime. According to the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, the Caribbean region could lose an estimated thirty million dollars a day if American Airlines pilots go ahead with their planned strike. The implications of the strike are spelt out to President Bill Clinton. Next, following a fire at an army base in the Province of Matanzas, Central Cuba, Cuban Armed Forces are searching for artillery weapons. One soldier died and three others are hurt. Next, the European Commission has warned that the row with Washington about trade with Cuba could harm the effectiveness of the World Trade Organisation. The trade body is setting up a panel to rule on whether Washington has the right to penalise foreign firms which trade with Cuba. Next, due to Cuba’s approval to have a bureau for the Cable News Network, the United States is granting nine other American organisations to open bureaus in Cuba. It is part of the Clinton’s Administration efforts to spur democratic reform. Next, in Trinidad and Tobago, the People’s National Movement, the main opposition party has been hit by the defection of one of its members. Mr Vincent Lasse has crossed the floor. Next, Director of the Sugar Association in the Caribbean discusses the Caribbean sugar exporting countries concern of an impending treat to their quota arrangement to the United Sates. In the final segment, a deal has been offered to O.J. Simpson following the order of punitive damage against the American football star O.J. Simpson, who is liable for the death of his ex-wife and her friend. Mr Fred Goldman said that he is willing to give up all claims to Mr Simpson’s money in exchange for a signed confession from Mr Simpson that he committed the crime. According to the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, the Caribbean region could lose an estimated thirty million dollars a day if American Airlines pilots go ahead with their planned strike. The implications of the strike are spelt out to President Bill Clinton. Next, following a fire at an army base in the Province of Matanzas, Central Cuba, Cuban Armed Forces are searching for artillery weapons. One soldier died and three others are hurt. Next, the European Commission has warned that the row with Washington about trade with Cuba could harm the effectiveness of the World Trade Organisation. The trade body is setting up a panel to rule on whether Washington has the right to penalise foreign firms which trade with Cuba. Next, due to Cuba’s approval to have a bureau for the Cable News Network, the United States is granting nine other American organisations to open bureaus in Cuba. It is part of the Clinton’s Administration efforts to spur democratic reform. Next, in Trinidad and Tobago, the People’s National Movement, the main opposition party has been hit by the defection of one of its members. He has crossed the floor. Next, Director of the Sugar Association in the Caribbean discusses the Caribbean sugar exporting countries concern of an impending treat to their quota arrangement to the United Sates. In the final segment, a deal has been offered to O.J. Simpson following the order of punitive damage against the American footballer, who is liable for the death of his ex-wife and her friend. Mr Fred Goldman said that he is willing to give up all claims to Mr Simpson’s money in exchange for a signed confession from him that he committed the crime.
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    Caribbean Report 17-03-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-17) Orr, Carol (anchor); Singh, Rickey (correspondent); Parker, Quincy (correspondent); Caroit, Jean-Michel (correspondent); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, Janet Jagan is sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Guyana. Her leadership style is discussed. Next, after a 34-6 victory in Friday’s election in the Bahamas, the leader of the Free National Movement and his new cabinet are to be sworn into office. Two consecutive terms by the Free National Movement leaves Sir Lyndon Pindling of the Progressive Liberal Party with little hope of a return to government. Next, there were clashes between police and demonstrators in the capital of the Dominican Republic. The cause being a possible hike in the price of petrol and the government not in agreement with transport drivers upping their fares. Next, the Inter-American Development Banks is expecting greater growth in the Caribbean and Latin American this year. However, it is not believed that this positive move would affect the region’s high unemployment. Next, the college career of Caribbean born Tim Duncan who is tipped to be the greats of basketball has come to an end in defeat. However, although his college career is over his great professional career awaits him. In the final segment, Peruvian rebels have been holding hostages in Lima since December. Among the hostages are Japanese businessmen and Japan’s ambassador to Peru. A Japanese envoy is heading to the Dominican Republic to lobby on behalf of Peru’s request for the Caribbean country to grant asylum to rebel hostage takers.
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    Caribbean Report 18-08-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-08-18) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); Singh, Rickey (correspondent); Meade, Rueben (interviewee); Hudson, John (interviewee); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Graham, Winthrop (interviewee)
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    Caribbean Report 19-05-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-05-19) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor ; interviewer); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Ellis, David (correspondent); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Singh, Rickey (correspondent); Brown, G. Arthur (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation