Browsing by Author "Vincent, Anne-Marie (interviewee)"

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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 30-01-1997
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-30) Orr, Carol (anchor); Alfonso, Miguel (interviewee); Gibb, Tom (correspondent); Norton, Michael (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Regis, Camille (interviewee); Mohammed, Nizam (interviewee); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); King, Angela (interviewee); Hines, Vince (interviewee); Vincent, Anne-Marie (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, Cuba has rejected a US State Department report which says that human rights on the island have deteriorated. Next, the Haitian Ambassador to the Dominican Republic says that Haiti is concerned about what it considers to be the summary deportation of Haitians from the neighbouring mainland. Next, the constitution of Trinidad and Tobago does not bar former politicians from becoming Head of States. However, the issue of whether former Prime Minister, A.N.R. Robinson should become Head of State is heating up, as those oppose to it say he is too steep in politics to be impartial. Next, new Secretary General of the UN, Angela King, says that she anticipates her new role at the UN will continue to focus on the advancement of women. Following, as the European nations launch their year against racism, it is being said it is the first time that European institutions would engage in action to combat racism.