1997 January-June CR

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Caribbean Report 15-05-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1996-05-15) Richards, Ken (anchor); Bruce, Ian (correspondent); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (anchor); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Caribbean Report 02-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-02) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Arthur, Owen (interviewee); Morton, Martin (correspondent); Golden, Lauren (interviewee); Carr, Lee (correspondent); Downes, Richard (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Caribbean Media Association hopes to achieve two goals in 1997 – greater freedom of movement for journalists in the Caribbean and the establishment of a Press Complaint Commission. Owen Arthur discusses the need for freedom of movement of nationals in the Caribbean region. Secondly, the request to remove Haiti’s Prime Minister Rene Preval has greeted the Preval’s government in the New Year. US President, Bill Clinton is to visit St. Thomas on a family vacation and the Clinton’s unofficial visit is highlighted. The cardinal representing the Italian clergy is visiting Cuba and the cardinal’s visit is discussed in detail. The next segment covers the coloured of South African celebrating a unique festival, the Coon Carnival and the history and description of the carnival is given. On New Year’s Day a ferry load of tourists visited the notorious Robben Island Prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his sentence. The report concludes with the new Secretary General of the UN, Kofi Annan beginning his new term by promising reform of the world body and he further discusses how this reform could be achieved
Caribbean Report 03-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-03) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Samaroo, Lloyd (interviewee); Morgan, Dennis (interviewee); Daniel, Mc Clair (interviewee); Pierre, Philip (interviewee); Bennett, Louise (interviewee); Saunders, Ramsey (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Eizenstat, Stuart (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Mangal, Henry (interviewee); Irish, George (interviewee); Bennett, Louise; The British Broadcasting Corporation
The first segment discusses the struggle between Republic Bank Limited and CLICO Insurance Company in Trinidad and Tobago giving the Chairman and Executive Director’s views on the financial bid. The following segment discusses the Helms-Burton Act between the US and Cuba in which US President Bill Clinton continues the freeze. The law penalises non-US companies that conduct business in Cuba and the report also examines the implication of the act on Cuba. The next segment reports on the International Campaign Greenpeace stance as the transhipment of nuclear waste is being shipped through the Caribbean. The upcoming general elections in St. Lucia and the important role youths would play in its outcome are also highlighted. The report concludes with the place of Caribbean speech in the English language and the Caribbean English recognition in the US.
Caribbean Report 06-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-06) Orr, Carol (anchor); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Ranneberger, Michael (interviewee); Birns, Larry (interviewee); King, Erskine (interviewee); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
This report deals with the fact that TTUTA, the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association is claiming a 70% success rate for its two day strike action. The significance of the Group Against the Abandonment of Children and reasons and legality of the strike are discussed. The next segment deals with the fact that a spokesman on Cuban Affairs in the US State Department is down playing a decision by US President Clinton to postpone for another six months, title three of the Helms-Burton Law. Title 3 and its implications are given at length. The following segment discusses Air Jamaican’s plans to begin its schedule service to the Eastern Caribbean. Approval was granted by the US Department of Transportation. The next segment states that the West Indies Cricket team has appeared to reverse its fortunes of the tour to Australia. Possible reasons are given for this. The final segment highlights that an educational textbook filled with sexist and racist slurs have provoked widespread outrage and there has been a call for its immediate removal by human rights groups as well as students.
Caribbean Report 07-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-07) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Smith, Colin (interviewee); Holder, Terry (interviewee); Knight, K. D. (interviewee); Hemraj, Satkumar (interviewee); Williams, Monroe (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
The report states that bankers in St. Lucia demand a comprehensive three year plan from banana farmers already badly in debt. The next segment reports that a US Virgin Island based firm is being ordered to refund 26 million US dollars worth of advisory fees to Guyana’s Telephone Company. According to the Public Utilities Commission the money was paid to the ATN company, a parent company of GTandT, which is based in the US Virgin Island. Just seven days into the new year Jamaica’s death toll has risen to sixteen. National Security Minister Kadi Knight says that his crime fighting plans have to be given time to work. The following segment says that the price of gold worldwide continues to trade at its lowest level for more than three years and Guyana, the largest producer in the Caribbean, is counting its losses. In the next segment, the Head of the Caribbean Council of Churches believes that a papal visit to Cuba next year would be significant and the Reverend Doctor Monroe Williams discusses the issue. In addition, the World Council of Churches is accusing Nigeria’s military government of widespread repression in the oil rich Burgoni region. In the final segment, after a meeting with Muammar Gaddafi, the Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan said Washington should initiate solution for the alleged sabotage of an airliner by Libyans.
Caribbean Report 08-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-08) Orr, Carol (anchor); Hughes, Hubert (interviewee); Smith, Colin (interviewee); Pastor, Robert (interviewee); Henry, Fitzroy (interviewee); Simon, John; The British Broadcasting Corporation
Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office is defending the controversial reserve powers of the governors of its five dependent territories in the Caribbean. Anguilla’s Chief Minister Hubert Hughes strongly criticises the government in what he says are plans to increase those power. An FCA spokesman also discusses the constitutional aspect of it and gives Britain’s present position. The next segment discusses the introduction of VAT in Barbados and its effects. Industrial unrest in Guyana among public sector workers is highlighted and Colin Smith reports on the issue. Former US President Jimmy Carter heads to several Latin American countries as well as Jamaica to discuss matters of free trade and drug trafficking. Dr Robert Pastor, Programme Director of the Carter Centre, gives his view on the matter. The final segment reports that manufacturers of several brands of powdered milk are breaking internationally agreed rules on how to market their products. Warren Gordon, John Simon of Save the Children and Fitzroy Henry of Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute in Jamaica deal with the issue of powdered milk being portrayed as an ideal substitute for breast milk.
Caribbean Report 09-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-09) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Jenkins, Gareth (interviewee); Edoo, Claire (correspondent); Grant, Jennifer (correspondent); Kofi, Tetteh (interviewee); Bascombe, Peter (interviewee); Bullimore, Tony (interviewee); Bullimore, Lillian (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
This segment reports that in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince today one man was injured during a demonstration against the privatization of state companies. The demonstration came as supporters of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide moved closer to the formation of a political party in preparation of a possible return of Mr. Aristide. Segment three states that the Director General of the St. Lucian based Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States has suggested that the subregional leaders should hand the mandate for political unity to his Secretariat. Head of the OECS Secretariat, Swinburne Lestrade says that this move is imperative if the Eastern Caribbean is to successfully face the challenges of globalisation. This segment gives the events surrounding the collapse of Jamaica Century National financial entities continues to unfold, their former Chief Executive has paid back almost a US quarter million. The event and its repercussions are outlined. Segment 5 deals with elections in Britain and black voter apartheid which is described in the Murray’s polls, the New Nation polls and a report by Tory MP, Petra Bascombe. The final segment states that world yachtsman Tony Bullimore is stranded for four days in the Southern Ocean. The Bullimore’s experience is described.
Caribbean Report 10-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-10) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Morgan, Devon (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (interviewee); Sanders, Ronald (interviewee); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); Axworthy, Lloyd (interviewee); Lara, Brian (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
This segment states that the environmental group Greenpeace is once again raising an alert about the nuclear waste shipment from France to Spain. Protest by the Caribbean nations have temporarily blocked this shipment through the Caribbean Sea. In the following segment the introduction of VAT in Barbados is discussed. Next in Antigua an ex-policeman is charged with the murder of English school teacher Gabrielle Stocker. Following,a British Court has declared the Saudi dissident Mohammad al-Massari is bankrupted. The British government’s attempt to deport him has been overruled. In the next segment Canada has underscored its seriousness about not tolerating US attempts to penalise foreign countries for trading with Cuba. Lastly, an unbeaten century from Brian Lara for the West Indies in a five wicket victory over Pakistan in a World Series match in Perth is highlighted.
Caribbean Report 13-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-13) Orr, Carol (anchor); Savage, Frank (interviewee); Meade, Burmell (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Kabir, Sandra (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
The report states that Monsterrat is facing a new bout of volcanic activity. To help fight the crisis London is offering Montserrat the choice between independence or increase constitution power for the governor. In the next segment, a statement from London that a reserve of powers appears to have sparked debate on independence in Montserrat and other dependent territories. Britain official argue that such powers are meant for use by the governor only in certain circumstances. In the following segment a shipment of nuclear waste through the Caribbean left today with its route still to be announced. Next, criticism of what has been described as unbridled censorship is being launched in the Board of the Trinidad and Tobago State owned Radio and Television stations is highlighted in this segment. The final segment states that the London Charity Population Concern says that thousands of women around the world are dying because their sexual and reproductive health concerns are being ignored.
Caribbean Report 14-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-14) Richards, Ken (anchor); Fialiatro, Gill (interviewee); Grant, Jennifer (correspondent); Smith, Derrick (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Homer-Abika, N. A. (interviewee); Rash, George (correspondent); Seaga, Edward (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
British Airways remains optimistic that its proposed alliance with American Airlines would take effect this summer despite a threat of a clash with the European Commission. In the next segment, the rise of crime in Jamaica is discussed as gang violence claims more lives over the weekend. The following segment says that the price of gold plummetted today amid continued fears that European Central Banks will sell a large part of the gold reserves this year. Next, the Japanese government announced today that the high level nuclear waste shipment will not sail through the Caribbean. International Environmental Group, Greenpeace claims victory. Following is the campaign against multinational baby food companies because they are putting infant lives at risk by promoting breast milk substitutes. Next Emancipation Day and its significance is discussed. In the next segment, Bermuda’s scientists are puzzled by the discovery of the remains of some part of a sea creature washed up in one of the island’s beaches. Finally, claims by the Haitian government that its focus on job creation to improve the economy has not haltered demonstrations in the capital city. Demonstrators have denounced the government’s economic policy and called for the resignation of the Prime Minister, Rene Preval.
Caribbean Report 15-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-15) Orr, Carol (anchor); Lue, Richard (interviewee); Smith, Lou (correspondent); Bayley, Hugh (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Sealy, Andrew (interviewee); Singh, Doodnauth (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Reports that the US Federal Aviation Authority has failed to give Jamaica’s aviation body a Category I rating has been denied by the Jamaican government. How this lowered category ties in with scheduled services to the Eastern Caribbean is also discussed. Next, the Caribbean Conference of Churches in Grenada is calling for the release of Phyllis Coard and Colville McBarnett currently serving life sentences for the 1983 murder of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop. Their medical conditions are deteriorating. Next, the preparations for elections in Guyana are discussed. The preparations are falling behind. In the next segment, Labour MP, Hugh Bayley, has begun an attempt today to change the rules of the British Overseas Aids budget. In the 1980’s aid was linked with arms sales to Malaysia, however, the Labour MP believes that aid should be targeted solely at the world’s poorer countries. Next, stories of Caribbean interest appearing in the British press are featured. Lastly, fast bowlers Kenneth Benjamin and Nixon McClean are replaced by Phil Simmons and Cameron Cuffy in the West Indies cricket tour to Australia.
Caribbean Report 16-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-16) Richards, Ken (anchor); Fraser, Tony (interviewee); Mason, Barnaby (correspondent); Lee, Brascoe (interviewee); Grant, Jennifer (correspondent); Smith, Lou (correspondent); Clarke, Peter (interviewee); Singh, Wendy (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Hundreds of demonstrators have literally cut off a section of Trinidad and Tobago's main land oil belt in protest of unemployment and poor living conditions in the area. The following segment states that after complaints from the Italian and Spanish producers, the British government is calling on the European Commission to modify the quotas on rice import from the Caribbean. British officials say that the measures are affecting the Rice Processing Industry in Montserrat and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Next, Jamaicans will now have a third option, the National Democratic Movement, when they vote in the next general elections. Next, former US President Jimmy Carter is to visit former Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley in January. In the next segment, the Grenada government says that it wants to diversify the country’s economic base. Casino gambling seems to be one of its options and church leaders are opposing this move. The freeing of Colville McBarnet and Phyllis Coard on medical and humanitarian grounds is dealt with in this segment. The final segment states that a New York City Police Department memo, which directs police to compile a special list of Caribbean people they arrest, is causing a political storm.
Caribbean Report 17-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-17) Orr, Carol (anchor); McGee, Sean (interviewee); Timothy, Julius (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Headley, Trevor (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Plans by the Dominican government to sell 73% of the state run company DOMLEC has stirred accusations of a cover up and sell-out by groups opposed to the sale. The plan is to sell the shares to the Commonwealth Development Corporation. Next, protest in southern of Trinidad by oil workers is discussed. The protest has caused the South Western Peninsula of Trinidad to be blocked off from traffic. The following states that after years, two persons face trial for the killing of an Acetic Jew in Brooklyn. One Jamaica born lawyer says the move is political. The following segment discusses a move to give British police legal powers to enter, search and bug the homes of UK citizens is running into opposition. Civil liberty groups believe that the bill if passed will erode individual privacy and overturn centuries of traditional rights. In the following segment, the Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy may meet with President Fidel Castro during a visit to Cuba next week. His trip highlights Canada’s desire to dialogue with Cuba on matters of mutual interest. Finally, an evicted Vincentian woman, Princess Caesar, wins almost US two million dollars in a New York lottery.
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.
Caribbean Report 21-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-21) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Smith, Clifford (correspondent); Gibb, Tom (correspondent); Nelson, Donald (interviewee); Briggs, George (interviewee); Axworthy, Lloyd (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report Donald Nelson, Chief Executive Office of Jamaica’s Kingston Public Hospital should know if he still has a job. Mr. Nelson is reported as saying he would not want his relatives or even his maid to be treated at KPH. The next segment states that Brussels announces new regulations in dealing with imported bananas. The following segment details the visit of Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy's visit to Cuba. He is there to show that Canada’s policy of constructive engagement with the government of Fidel Castro can produce results. In the following segment a British lawyer has spoken about the appalling condition of death row prisoners in Belize’s main prison. Lastly, a group of Indians in Honduras has said they have been evicted from their lands and they are asking the government to intervene on the behalf.
Caribbean Report 23-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-23) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Hunte, Julian (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (anchor); Lewis, Charles (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Hughes, Hubert (interviewee); Meade, Brunel (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
St Lucia Banana Growers' Association has reached an agreement with a consortium of local bankers. Local bankers are to have a measure of control over the Banana Industry as part of an agreement between the beleaguered farmers and the bankers. Next, during its annual news conference on the Performance of Caribbean Economies, the Caribbean Development Bank warned Caribbean countries that they must tackle unemployment as a matter of urgency. Following, the Center for Public Integrity, a research organisation, says that only a small fraction of the Cuban American Community has had a significant influence on US policy towards Cuba. In this segment, some of President Castro’s opponents are sceptical about the joint agreement between Cuba and Havana, and Canada and Havana on human rights. They believe that it would not bring about the necessary changes needed to develop an atmosphere of improved conditions for government opponents in the country. In the next segment, the British government is concerned that its dependent territories in the Caribbean could be exposed to activities which could impact negatively on good government. They think that measures should be put into place should such happen. Finally, the Red Stripe Competition begins across the Caribbean tomorrow and the new format is designed to groom international players for the future.
Caribbean Report 24-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-24) Orr, Carol (anchor); Grant, Jennifer (correspondent); Elliot, Herb (interviewee); James, Michael (interviewee); Lewis, Charles (interviewee); Cardenas, James (interviewee); White, Andrew (correspondent); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Vows, Zenith (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Jamaican Health Minister has threatened to close three jails in Kingston because of desperately poor health conditions. Following, the Washington Directory of the Cuban American Foundation has criticized the report that alleges the foundation has had too much influence on American foreign policy towards Cuba. Next, the Trinidad and Tobago government has announced changes to the board of the state owned television (TTT) and radio stations. During his visit to India, Basdeo Panday, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago is supporting suggestions that India should become a permanent member of the UN Security Council. Next, as predicted in Brussels the European Commission has taken technical measures to strengthen controls on imports on bananas from Third World countries. The next segment discusses that when Australia and the West Indies resume battle today in the fourth test match in Adelaide, the West Indies must win to keep alive the hopes of winning back the Sir Frank Worrell Trophy. The final segment shows how Euro ’96 united the European community.
Caribbean Report 27-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-27) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Osborne, Bertrand (interviewee); Vitalis, David (interviewee); Joseph, Theophilus (interviewee); Lansico, Romanas (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Gordon, Ken (interviewee); Fryer, John (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Hayes, Derrick (interviewee); Korachi, Zora (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Montserrat's Chief Minister Bertrand Osborne is in London for wide ranging talks with British government. These talks include a large aid package for the island and the reserve of powers for the governor. Next, there are growing signs in St. Lucia that an impasse between the government and the Media Workers Association is about to end. For over a week media workers have refused to broadcast statements made by government ministers. In the following, personnel from the Print and Broadcast Media from Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Barbados are meeting in Port of Spain. An individual from Trinidad’s Caribbean Communication Network Media group said their main concern was the extravagant awards for damages against newspapers. Next, the dispute between the giant car company Forde and British Transport Union over allegations of racism over the recruitment of workers was settled today, as the matter went before an industrial tribunal. Finally, since ethnic minorities could make a difference in the upcoming general elections in Britain, organisers of Operations Black Vote are trying to get the black population more involved in politics. Research suggests that only half of the British Afro-Caribbean are likely to vote.
Caribbean Report 28-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-28) Orr, Carol (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Vitalis, David (interviewee); Maharaj, Ramesh (interviewee); McDonald, Ronald (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); McDonald, Ronald (interviewee); Grant, Jennifer (correspondent); Patterson, P. J. (interviewee); Allen, Gary (interviewee); Tripathi, Ramjit (interviewee); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report St. Lucia’s Prime Minister, Dr. Vaughn Lewis has indicated a willingness to talk with St. Lucia Media Workers Association in an attempt to end the impasse over what the association sees as disparaging remarks made about them. Next, Trinidad and Tobago’s Attorney General is urging his Caricom colleagues to enter into agreement with external states to save the region from the evil of narcotics. Following, Britain’s desire to stop the drug trade coming out of the Caribbean is once again highlighted. Next, Jamaica and Haiti are said to enter into a framework corporation agreement. Jamaica’s Prime Minister is due to visit the Republic during the weekend. The aim of the visit is to form a joint commission to promote technical and economic corporation. In the following segment, Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Basdeo Panday raps up a four day visit to India. He pledges to maintain business links and contacts with the land of his forefathers. Concluding the report, Australia defeats the West Indies and retain the Sir Frank Worrell trophy.
Caribbean Report 29-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-29) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Cowan, Paul (correspondent); Hardwick, Nick (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Levy, Colin (interviewee); Caroit, Jean-Michel (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
The authorities in the Dominican Republic say a man who was injured in clashes between protestors and police on Tuesday has died in hospital. Next, South Africa is confident of gaining partial membership of the Lome Convention, smoothing the way for a free trade deal with the European Union. In the following, there is increasing concern in Britain about the health of a number of asylum seekers at Worcester Prison near London. The detainees come from a number of countries including Jamaica. In this segment, European Parliament socialist have said that they want to ensure that a twelve month campaign against racism produces practical results. It is hoped that Europe’s year against racism should not just result in fine words while discrimination remains a problem. Next, Jamaica’s Angela King, a former UN Advisor on Gender Issues and the Advancement of Women, has been appointed Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations. Also, Jamaica’s Tourist Board starts a campaign in London next week to increase the number of tourists visiting the island. Concluding the report, the gathering of attorney generals from the Caribbean community in Trinidad have completed their two day talks. It was hoped that they would reach the decision of a Caribbean Court of Appeal and a Charter for Civil Society.

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