Browsing by Author "Young, Janet Mary, Baroness (interviewee)"

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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.
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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).