Browsing by Author "Willabus, Ian (correspondent)"

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    Caribbean Report 02-02-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-02) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Davies, Omar (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Barnes, Rory (interviewee); Willabus, Ian (correspondent); Holder, Keith (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, Jamaica's Finance Minister, Omar Davies responds angrily to suggestions that the upsurge of gun violence in Jamaica is being taken too lightly. Journalist Gary Alleyne reports on the inability to identify the factors behind the increase in this type of violence and the effect it is having on the community and the political electorate. Carib Express, the region's newest airline has reported a good response since opening its reservation system. The British General Manager, Rory Barnes states that Carib Express has met nothing but goodwill. BWIA has been holding talks with both Carib Express and LIAT about future cooperation and shared bookings into Eastern Caribbean destinations. Ian Willabus reports on BWIA's plan to step up flights into Guyana which has angered aviation officials in Georgetown. The Cuban Foreign Minister Roberto Robaine has begun an official visit to Nepal. In Barbados, the cricket team has won the Red Stripe Championship after four years in the doldrums. Keith Holder responds to whether Barbadian cricket has regained the depth that made it so dominant in the past.
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    Caribbean Report 06-02-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-06) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Pooley, Peter (interviewee); Willabus, Ian (correspondent); Carrington, Edwin (interviewee); Robertson, Paul (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Young, Janet Mary, Baroness (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, Britain and Germany are opposing proposals for an increase in European Union aid to ACP countries. Peter Pooley, Deputy Director General of Development at the European Commission, speak about their objections and the main features of the revised trade offer. Suriname is set to become the fourteenth member of CARICOM later this month. CARICOM Secretary-General, Edwin Carrington states some of the key elements yet to be ironed out with regards to Suriname's acceptance. Meanwhile, Jamaica has won concessions from CARICOM for the importation of pharmaceuticals and flour. Jamaica's Trade Minister Dr. Paul Robertson gives the details on this issue. Baroness Young heads a trade mission to Cuba to promote British interests. Rosie Hayes asked Baroness Young if she has had any encouraging signs from the Cuban government of future reforms. In Jamaica, Bob Marley day is celebrated to mark the 50th anniversary of his birth.