Browsing by Author "Williams, Colin (correspondent)"

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    Caribbean Report 04-09-2001
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 2001-09-04) Niles, Bertram (anchor); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Smith, Lou (correspondent); Trotman, Donald (interviewee); Joseph, Lawrence (interviewee); Dlamini-Zuma, Nkosazana (interviewee); Joseph, Emma (correspondent); Drummond-Hoyos, Ella (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 05-05-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-05-05) Jones, James Martin (interviewee); Howell, Colville (interviewee); Bryan, Anthony T. (interviewee); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Williams, Colin (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Caribbean countries are again caught up in controversy in the international whaling commission. The US has outlined elements of its foreign policy, virtually leaving the Caribbean off the agenda. Jamaica’s inflation rate which once peaked at 105 percent at the end of 1992 had fallen to 21.5 percent by the end of March, 1993. Cuba is seeking international help to combat an epidemic of an eye disease which is now threatening over 25,000 with blindness. The rift in the Mitchell administration over a health directive appears to have been pushed aside by a local protest.
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    Caribbean Report 05-08-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-08-05) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Gonzales, Mary (interviewee); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Murphy, Pat (correspondent); Botham, Ian (interviewee); Young, David (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 06-01-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-01-06) Manley, Michael (interviewee); Meeks, Brian (interviewee); Bazon, Daniel (interviewee); Blades, Hayden (interviewee); Bamford, Sue (correspondent); Van Bromble, Joaquim (interviewee); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Connell, Arthur (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this BBC recording reports are given on a new committee of 'wisemen' established by the Jamaican Prime Minister, the call for the removal of the International trade embargo against Haiti, the threat of a military coup in Suriname and the view that there should be greater flexibility by CARICOM. This report also sheds light on Cuba's tourism thrust as an avenue for economic development and the collapse of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Chamber of Commerce.
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    Caribbean Report 07-07-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-07-07) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Caroit, Jean Michel (correspondent); Lewis, David, Dr. (speaker); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Robertson, James (interviewee); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Rush, George (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 09-01-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-01-09) Croskill, Hugh (anchor); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Whitehorne, Pat (correspondent); De Freitas, John (interviewee); Baker, James (interviewee); Martin, Atherton (interviewee); Manley, Michael (interviewee); Musa, Said (interviewee); Williams, Colin (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    There is a breakdown of talks in Geneva and plans to avert the war in the Gulf proves unsuccessful. Mr. Michael Manley, Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Jamaica, pledges CARICOM’s commitment to support the move by the United Nations Security Council that Iraq must withdraw from Kuwait. The Caribbean region continues to experience severe debts and it is suggested the region needs to get its act together to deal with its economic challenges. A senior member of the Chamber of Commerce in Guyana believes that CARICOM is a waste of time and the economic prospects for this country lie with Latin America. In Kingston, St. Vincent, there is uncertainty on the inaugural sitting of the Constituent Assembly of the Windward Islands. This is as a result of the pressure being placed by the opposition coalition parties. As Belize and Guyana become members of the Organization of American States, the benefits of becoming an OAS member is discussed.
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    Caribbean Report 09-08-1990
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-08-09) Goffe, Leslie (anchor); Thebaub, Joel (interviewee); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Murphy, Pat (correspondent); Bailey, Trevor (interviewee); Bailey, Trevor (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Trueman, Fred (speaker); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 10-02-1994
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1994-02-10) Charles, Eugenia (interviewee); de Vielman, Maritza (interviewee); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Roopnarine, Rupert (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This reports looks at the outcome of Dame Eugenia Charles' visit to Europe to represent the banana producers in the Windward islands; Guatemalean Foreign Minister speaks about the proposal for put forward on behalf of the Latin American banana producers; the banana issue is high on the agenda of the political parties campaigning for elections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Working People Alliance's co- leader, Rupert Roopnarine states that they want charges to be laid against Gregory Smith as a conspirator in the death of Dr. Walter Rodney; and the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection(BUAV) plans to campaign against Barbados for its abuse of the green monkey.
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    Caribbean Report 12-05-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-05-12) Ransome, Debbie (anchor ; interviewer); Gregory, Errol (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Delvoie, Christian (interviewee); Williams, Colin (correspondent); McCalla, Jocelyn (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 13-09-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-13) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Drakes, Peter (interviewee); Williams, Eddie (correspondent); Junest, Jean (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Norris, Carl (interviewee); Castle, Christopher (interviewee); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Annis, Carlos (interviewee); Giacomelli, Giorgio (interviewee); Rush, George (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, yet another storm threatens part of the Caribbean region. This time Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent and St. Lucia are put on alert for tropical storm Marilyn. In Dutch St. Martin there are delays in the cleanup operations and the full details of the damages caused are slowly emerging. The hurricane caused the demolition of the shanty towns where illegal immigrants used to live and consequently, Dutch St. Martin is offering free passage home to these illegal immigrants. The very active hurricane season is impacting negatively on the insurance sector and could lead to increase premiums. Marine insurance could also rise ,this has implications for the tourism sector. In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a different storm is brewing on the political future of the Attorney General Parnell Campbell who is expected to announce his resignation soon. In Jamaica, there is mounting speculation that the leading members of the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) may be forming a third political party. Anti-drug units from around the world have been invited to a UN Conference in Havana, Cuba next month, to discuss ways to improve international cooperation. The Director-General of the UN Drug Control Program, Giorgio Giacomelli presented the Cuban Drug Commission with more than one million dollars worth of drug fighting equipment. In Bermuda, there is a storm of controversy about what to do with the American fast food chain McDonald's, as the US closes down its military bases there.
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    Caribbean Report 14-08-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-14) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Rush, George (correspondent); Swan, John (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Murphy, Pat (correspondent); Watkinson, Mike (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This report highlights Bermuda as hurricane Felix charges towards it during the scheduled vote for independence. Despite this threat, Chief Minister John Swan states that the independence poll is still on and gives legal reasons as to why the referendum should go ahead. In St. Vincent, the Owens Bank which was named in an Opposition motion of no confidence against the government, has responded to a series of questions based on allegations made against the Attorney General. In Montserrat, a series of tremors from its active volcano have rumbled across the island. Caribbean Report interviewed some residents to find out how they dealt with the tremors. In Trinidad, the main Opposition United National Congress (UNC) has expelled the controversial MP Hussie Bhaggan and moved to have Ms. Bhaggan's seat declared vacant. This was the first use of Trinidad and Tobago's Crossing the Floor Act. In cricket, the fifth test between England and the West Indies ended with the series delicately paused at two all. The sixth and final test starts on the 24th August at the Oval.
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    Caribbean Report 15-08-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-15) Richards, Ken (anchor); Rush, George (correspondent); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Campbell, Parnell (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); De Osuna, Sheelagh (interviewee); Evans, Omri (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, Bermudians were busy cleaning up in the aftermath of hurricane Felix which briefly put a hold on the plans for a vote on independence for Bermuda. However, a political storm continues to brew over the referendum issue. In St. Vincent, the Attorney General Parnell Campbell states that he will not resign because of opposition pressure. Delegates from twenty-three member states of the ACS met to examine issues of cooperation and the development of regional policies on transport, trade and tourism. One of the first issue to be thrashed out was private sector participation in trade discussions. Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador for Trade Sheelagh De Osuna comments on this issue. In Jamaica, the value of the Jamaican dollar is under threat, once again and financial analyst Omri Evans comments on how this development is affecting the country.
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    Caribbean Report 16-08-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-16) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Patterson, P. J. (interviewee); Robaina, Roberto (interviewee); Mitchell, James (interviewee); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Davies, Omar (interviewee); Rush, George (correspondent); Shorto, Gavin (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) is proposing strong criticism of the American foreign advisory for tourists. Also, Jamaica's Prime Minister P.J. Patterson comments on whether issues of small states are likely to be a major issue at the ACS Summit. Another major issue on the front burner includes the participation of Cuba however, Cuba's Foreign Minister Roberto Robaina addresses this matter. In St. Vincent, defeat for the Opposition's no confidence motion in the government but the party has pledged to keep up its campaign for the removal of Attorney General Parnell Campbell. Prime Minister James Mitchell spoke to the House at the end of the debate. Jamaica's Finance Minister Omar Davies announced measures to shore up the island's troubled currency. Bermuda's future hangs in the balance as voters cast their ballots in a referendum on independence. Following confusion on whether the poll would be on or off, government spokesman Gavin Shorto comments on whether any one person has the authority to postpone the referendum. In cricket, Andy Cummins responded well to his call-up to the injury depleted West Indies squad.
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    Caribbean Report 17-08-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-07-17) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Holder, Terry (interviewee); Binnendijk, Chandra Van (correspondent); Boothe, Nick (correspondent); Campbell, Francisco (speaker); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Cozier, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 18-02-1994
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1994-02-18) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Campbell, Parnel (interviewee); John, Stanley (interviewee); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Cockland, Geraldine (correspondent); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This report looks at the upcoming elections in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Correspondent Lionel Martin reports on Cuba's decision to compensate Spain for property nationalized during the 1960s revolution. Also highlighted is the talk in Washington about ending the 30-year embargo against Cuba; Queen Elizabeth's visit to Anguilla; and Jean-Aristide's failed talks with a group of Haitian parliamentarians in Washington.
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    Caribbean Report 18-05-1992
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992-05-18) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor ; interviewer); Manning, Patrick (interviewee); Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Williams, Burton (interviewee); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Christian, Sydney (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 18-07-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-07-18) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Jackson, Noel (interviewee); Patrick, Angela (interviewee); Toussaint, Randolph (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Burchell, Jonathan (correspondent); Gorbachev, Mikhail (speaker); Misick, Washington (interviewee); Richards, Vivian (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 18-09-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-18) Orr, Carol (anchor); Barnhill, Bobbie (correspondent); Wildman, Sherman (interviewee); Coughlan, Geraldine (correspondent); Hartley, David (interviewee); Campbell, Parnell (interviewee); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Mitchell, James (interviewee); Osana, Roy (correspondent); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); McDonald, Trevor (interviewee); Benjamin, Ionie (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report the US Virgin Islands are described as a war zone after the passage of hurricane Marilyn. The hurricane bypassed Puerto Rico but the islands of Vieques and Culebra, south of the mainland, suffered considerable damage. Meanwhile, in Britain Caribbean communities rally around their home countries following the damages done by both hurricanes. However, they felt that the British government could be doing more in aid relief for the Caribbean. Foreign Office spokesman David Hartley comments that disaster relief for all the Caribbean is placing a strain on Britain's Overseas Development Administration. In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Attorney General Parnell Campbell announced his intention to step down from office by month's end following allegations of financial impropriety. Prime Minister James Mitchell states that Campbell's resignation raises wider concerns such as proper salaries for professionals in government. In Washington, Colin Powell, former US Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, launched his autobiography amid speculation about his next step towards the Presidential chair. In London, a book on the history of black press in Britain was launched. Trevor McDonald wrote the foreword for the book and stated that there continues to be a niche for black media in Britain.
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    Caribbean Report 20-08-1991
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-08-20) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Thompson, Arthur (interviewee); Kirton, Allan (interviewee); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Smith, Ransford (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 21-02-1994
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1994-02-21) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Williams, Colin (correspondent); Rose, Renwick (analyst); Fraser, Adrian (analyst); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Reid, David (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This report highlights the election violence in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines which left one person dead; in Antigua the date of the general election has been announced, however the two major parties - The Antigua Labour Party and the United Progressive Party have already begun campaigning; the police have arrested a Barbudan man on robbery charges in connection with the murders of an American couple and two others abroad a yacht; Queen Elizabeth stops in Guyana while on her eight nation tour and; the people of Belize air their on the Queen's visit to their country.