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    Caribbean Report 05-01-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-05) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Fairley, Ian (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This report covers the privatization of the British West Indies Airways (BWIA), the national airline of Trinidad and Tobago. The Acker Group, an airline industry consulting and investment organization and its associates are set to be the new majority shareholders in BWIA with remaining shares divided among airline staff and the government. Tony Fraser interviews Trinidad and Tobago's Trade and Industry Minister, Ken Valley about the future for the new BWIA. The Dominican Republic state airline, Dominicana Aviation Company, experienced financial difficulties that left hundreds of passengers stranded over the Christmas and New Year holidays as they were unable to provide the necessary funding for operating the aircrafts. The future of the airline is uncertain as the Dominican government is also facing severe fiscal deficits. Debbie Ransome examines how the international environmental organization, Greenpeace, attempted to block possible passage of a ship transporting nuclear wastes through the Caribbean Sea and the Panama Canal. Head of CARICOM, Prime Minister Owen Arthur of Barbados has issued an official statement against plans to ship hazardous wastes through the Caribbean. Antigua and Barbuda has issued a diplomatic note of protest to the Japanese government on this proposed shipment. Bertram Niles, correspondent, looks at the controversial issue of casino gambling in Barbados. Gary Alleyne reports that in Jamaica, the debate focused on the introduction of casino gambling in Montego Bay as an additional tourist attraction and government may soon green light this. In St. Kitts and Nevis, the search for a new Commissioner of Police has seen the Deputy Police Commissioner of Jamaica, Leslie Harper being interviewed for that position.
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    Caribbean Report 08-02-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-08) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Ross, Timothy (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Young, Janet Mary, Baroness (interviewee); Cake, Stephen (interviewee); Castro, Fidel (interviewee); Agnew, Jonathan (correspondent); Payne, Ian (correspondent); Neale, Phil (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The Government of Trinidad and Tobago goes ahead with plans to privatize BWIA despite an error made by the new management of BWIA. In Antigua, Trade and Industry Minister Hugh Marshall resigned from his position. Meanwhile, in Colombia there has been a powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale. BBC Timothy Ross reports on the growing attempts by Colombia's black community to gain more recognition. Britain has stepped up its business interest in Cuba. As such, Baroness Young led a trade mission to Havana and spoke about the changes in the Cuban economy. President Fidel Castro described how impressed he was with the achievements of the British economy. BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew reports on the return England’s cricket team from a tour of Australia, who have returned weary and demoralised after their defeat during the Ashes series. Phil Neale, Manager of the A-Team spoke to Ian Payne about the new names to look out for in English cricket. Anguilla seeks full membership in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
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    Caribbean Report 12-07-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-12) Richards, Ken (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Snagg, Neville (interviewee); Hudson-Phillips, Karl (interviewee); Bristol, Hollis (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Maharaj, Ramesh (interviewee); Seepaul, Occah (interviewee); Ellington, Fae (correspondent); Abbott, Diane (interviewee); Gilbert, Edward (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This report examines the continuing probe into the alleged misuse of UN funds in St. Lucia, with top officials seeking to clear the government's name. In Trinidad, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ms. Occah Seepaul unceremoniously threw out a motion of no confidence brought against her by the government. The Commissioner of Police for London, Sir Paul Condon sparked up a heated debate when he claimed the vast majority of muggings in the capital were carried out by young black males. A Dominica-based radio station, which was an experiment in regional Catholic radio has succumbed to financial pressure and gone off the airwaves. West Indian born cricketers Devon Malcolm and Phillip DeFreitas began legal proceedings over a Wisden magazine article which questioned their commitment to the England cricket team. Cuba reaffirmed its intention to complete a nuclear reactor project dismissing American concerns that it would pose a threat to the region.
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    Caribbean Report 13-02-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-02-13) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Ghany, Hamid (interviewee); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); DeSio, Mark (interviewee); Sloley, Cheryl (interviewee); Thompson, Julia (interviewee); Sharma, Dev (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Talks aimed at preventing the impending strike by pilots for American Airlines, continues today in Washington. The pilots are demanding higher wages. Leaders of the Caribbean Community and the Caribbean Tourism Organisation say there will be serious repercussions for the region’s tourist industry if the strike is not averted. Next, the Opposition Party in Trinidad and Tobago, the People’s National Movement move to expel one of its members of parliament. Mr. Vincent Lasse, defects to the government's side and declares himself an independent. However, hours later he is sworn in as a minister in the coalition government. Next, a report by the United Nations says that the Caribbean’s delicate environment is being harmed by the illegal discharge of industrial waste. Next, a spokesman for United States Senator Jesse Helms says that Senator Helms’ approval of a proposal to greatly expand the number of media outlets in Cuba, is aimed at breaking the information monopoly of the government of President Fidel Castro. Next, the hope of a more efficient flow of aid from the British government to Montserrat is resting on the Duke of York, Prince Andrews’ visit to the island. Next, in Britain today a unanimous verdict of unlawful killing was handed down by the jury of the inquest into the death of black teenager, Stephen Lawrence. Lastly, appeals have been made to Caricom leaders by Caribbean prisoners serving time in New York State prisons to sign a rehabilitation agreement with the United States to help convicts who are sent home.
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    Caribbean Report 16-12-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-12-16) Orr, Carol (anchor); Sutherland, Peter (interviewee); Meadley, John (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Boutros-Ghali, Boutros (interviewee); Urbina, Roberto (interviewee); Ross, Timothy (interviewee)
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    Caribbean Report 25-05-2001
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2001-05-25) Richards, Ken (anchor); Spencer, Baldwin (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Matthew, Alberton (interviewee); Viswanathan, Ashok (interviewee); Chambers, Basil (correspondent); Hogan, Claude (interviewee); Pantin, Janice (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 25-07-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-25) Richards, Ken (anchor); Meade, Reuben (interviewee); Seepaul, Occah (interviewee); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Robinson, A.N.R. (interviewee); Maharaj, Ramesh (interviewee); Wahl, Sandra (correspondent); Wagner, Marlene (interviewee); Bailey, Janet (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The regional security system has been put on standby to deal with Montserrat's active volcano at Chances Peak. Montserrat's Chief Minister Reuben Meade comments on this state of alertness. Germany's attempt to have Europe's banana regime reviewed has be postponed. During trade discussions the issue of the US challenge to the regime was brought up. Another stormy session in the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament as government tried to set a date to debate a bill seeking to remove the House Speaker, Occah Seepaul. In the Bahamas Parliament a bill on the subject of money laundering is due to be debated. At the World Netball Championships taking place in Birmingham, England controversy arise as tensions bubbled to the surface with a bruising encounter between South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago. South Africa coach Marlene Wagner faced a hostile news conference on why the sport has not made better strides toward integration. The Trinidad and Tobago manager Janet Bailey denied accusations that the team had official shun the South African team. In cricket, England's preparations for the fourth test against the West Indies received a setback as fast-bowler Darren Gough was at the center of a new injury scare.
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    Caribbean Report 26-05-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-05-26) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (interviewee); Birns, Larry (interviewee); Holding, Michael (interviewee); Parkinson, Michael (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Haynes, Desmond (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The result of the postmortem examination on Jamaican prisoner Ivan Morgan is released. Following a court ruling, the commission of inquiry into the alleged misuse of UN funds could begin its work. The Concerned Citizens Coalition announced its plans to become St. Lucia's newest political party. After BWIA's strategic alliance with LIAT, the Trinidad and Tobago's Trade and Industry Minister Ken Valley talks about the airline's future plans. President Bill Clinton has appointed Richard Nuccio as Special Advisor to the President and Secretary of State for Cuba. Rosie Hayes and Larry Birns interpret what this new post means for both capitals, Havana and Washington. Vice-President of the Dominican Republic, Jacinto Peynado states that the Dominican Republic is seeking full membership into the Caribbean Community and is also making a bid for Haiti to be given entry. Michael Holding assesses the game as the West Indies lost the second One Day International (ODI) against England. Desmond Haynes declared he was not finished yet after being left behind in Barbados by the West Indies selectors. Haynes talks about his current status and outlined some changes he wanted to see in Barbados cricket.
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    Caribbean Report 27-09-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-27) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); Donnelly, Brian (interviewee); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Fletcher, Pascal (correspondent); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Seaga, Edward (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Rodney, Karl (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, Guyana's President Cheddi Jagan states he is pressing ahead to obtain as quickly as possible a report from a commission of inquiry into the cyanide spill at the Omai Goldmines. In Washington, the NAFTA Parity Bill to give the Caribbean equal arrangement with NAFTA was dropped. However, US Ambassador, Brian Donnelly comments that the bill has not been completely lost. Trinidad and Tobago plans to step up investment in Cuba and proposes a trade mission in the near future. Ambassador Donnelly argues that this does not change Trinidad's relationship with the US. Environment Ministers from Latin America and the Caribbean oppose the US embargo on Cuba, at a regional meeting. Cuba argues that the US embargo has directly affected its ability to tackle environmental problems. Meanwhile, the fourteenth storm of this turbulent hurricane season, tropical storm Noel will veer away from the region. Hurricane-affected St. Martin puts its recovery efforts in high gear as costs could spiral unless they capture a part of the vital winter tourist season. The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Leader Edward Seaga accuses former party Chairman Bruce Golding of promoting the JLP's positions as his own in a bid to form a third political party. British tabloid press has been paying attention to Colin Powell's white heritage as the black media examines his Caribbean roots amid speculation that he will make a bid for the White House.
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    Caribbean Report 29-04-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-04-29) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Scanlon, Charles (correspondent); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Iton, Wayne (interviewee); Smith, Wayne (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Trinidad and Tobago plans to ask the international community to forgive Port of Spain’s substantial debt in the region of 12 billion US dollars, allowing Trinidad to then write off the main part of Guyana’s debt of 509 million dollars. A task force on crime commissioned by the Jamaican government has submitted a damming report on the operations of the country’s security forces – Gary Allen reports. Three men who were scheduled to go to the gallows in Trinidad and Tobago twice in the past year have won another stay of execution as the matter is going back to the privy council, otherwise they would be have been the first to be executed in over ten years – Tony Fraser reports. The European Community allowed France to curb banana imports from Latin America, after a recent surge of shipments depressed French prices by as much as 40% – Yvette Rowe reports. Tight economic are driving Cubans away from their faith in the revolution and even previous blame on the US embargo on Cuba is beginning to dwindle in Cuba – BBC correspondent Charles Scanlon reports. An Organisation of African Unity Conference on Reparations for Slavery and Colonialism estimates that the people of Africa, the Caribbean and black Americans are owed 100 trillion US dollars, several presentations analysed the loss of people and production potential due to slavery and colonialism.
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    Caribbean Report 29-05-1996
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-05-29) Orr, Carol (anchor); Brizan, George (interviewee); Murray, Winston (interviewee); Grant, Bernie (interviewee); Maynard, Charles (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Rowley, Keith (interviewee); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Hector, Tim (interviewee); Bennendijk, Chandra van (correspondent); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Bradman, Donald (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation