1995 July-December CR

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Caribbean Report 03-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-03) Orr, Carol (anchor); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Petty, Eugene (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Taylor, Reg (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: the sixteenth CARICOM Heads of Government Summit is set to take place in Georgetown, Guyana. High on the agenda is the fate of the regional airline LIAT, the financing of CARICOM and the region's plans to tackle crime. As polling stations in St. Kitts/Nevis come to a close, Prime Minister Kennedy Simmonds and Opposition Leader Dr. Denzil Douglas are both confident of victory for their respective parties. Eugene Petty, Supervisor of Elections comments on whether there were any signs of electoral violence. Jamaican businesses to offer a full range of financial services to the Jamaican expatriate communities in Britain. An article in the cricketing magazine, Wisden Cricket Monthly which questioned the commitment of overseas born players to England's team, has stirred outrage amongst West Indian batsmen. The Robert Henderson article stated that black players for England lacked the commitment of an unequivocal Englishman. The General Manager, Derbyshire County Cricket Club, Reg Taylor comments on the issue.
Caribbean Report 04-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-04) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Esquivel, Manuel (interviewee); James, Edison (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Seepaul, Occah (interviewee); Bhola, Ronnie (correspondent); Lawrence, David (interviewee); Taylor, Reg (interviewee); Frith, David (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: the new Prime Minister of St. Kitts/Nevis, Dr. Denzil Douglas comments on his party triumph and his main priority to clean up the country's tarnished image. The sixteenth CARICOM Summit opened in Georgetown, Guyana and the proposal for the privatization of LIAT features prominently. In St. Lucia, public servants returned to work after being embroiled in a dispute with the government over issues of remuneration. The government of Trinidad and Tobago, through the Attorney General has filed a motion of no confidence in the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ms. Occah Seepaul. However, Ms. Seepaul has no intention of abiding with the government's wish for her to leave office. Chairman Reg Taylor, Derbyshire County Cricket Club is urging the Cricketers' Association to take legal action over a magazine article. In cricket, West Indies Manager Wes Hall cancelled the practice session ahead of the third test to make way for a full scale Caribbean-styled bar-be-que. Debbie Ransome reports on the CARICOM Summit which covered other pressing issues such as the idea of free movement of skills and the banana issue under attack by the United States.
Caribbean Report 05-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-05) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Peynado, Jacinto (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); James, Edison (interviewee); Esquivel, Manuel (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Sobion, Keith (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Taylor, Derek (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: as the CARICOM Summit continues in Guyana, the private sector presented its position paper which calls for the establishment of a high level joint public and private sector task force to define regional priorities. The Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Jacinto Peynado states his country is still seeking full membership of CARICOM and has received backing from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. The future of regional airline LIAT continues to fly high on the agenda of the CARICOM Summit. CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Edison James of Dominica pushes the banana issue onto the front burner. In Trinidad, a rather unparliamentary wrangle is developing over government's attempt to remove the Speaker of the House of Representatives through a no confidence motion. Dr. Denzil Douglas, the new Prime Minister of St. Kitts/Nevis spends his first day in office and reflects on the wind of change blowing through the Caribbean. In cricket, the West Indies makes two changes to their twelve-man squad for the third test against England. Chief Minister Derek Taylor of the Turks and Caicos Islands discusses his country's economic development with British officials.
Caribbean Report 10-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-10) Richards, Ken (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Seepaul, Occah (interviewee); Sobion, Keith (interviewee); Weatherill, Bernard (interviewee); Hudson-Phillips, Karl (interviewee); d'Auvergne, Ausbert (interviewee); Draper, Gordon (interviewee); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: the Speaker of Trinidad and Tobago's House of Representatives, Ms. Occah Seepaul, refuses to stand down in a no confidence debate brought against her by the government. Meanwhile, the Attorney General Keith Sobion states that the government will take the matter to the full distance. Lord Weatherill, Former Speaker of the British House of Commons comments that this matter should not be taken lightly by Madame Speaker. In St. Lucia, the commission of inquiry into the alleged misuse of UN funds has resumed without key witness Dr. Charles Flemming. The Commission heard from former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Planning, Ausbert d'Auvergne. Trinidad and Tobago's Opposition Leader Basdeo Panday has denied that his United National Congress (UNC) is standing in the way of a Caribbean court of appeal. Following the end of the CARICOM Summit, Caribbean Report asked members of the press corps if it was all plain sailing in terms of the coverage of the Summit.
Caribbean Report 11-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-11) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Richards, Ken (correspondent); James, Edison (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Ghany, Hamid (interviewee); Bruce, Ian (correspondent); Chamberlain, Greg (analyst); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: Dominica's Prime Minister Edison James is off on a whirlwind tour of Europe to solicit support for Caribbean banana exports to Europe. The European Commission appears to be stepping back from its request to reopen negotiations with the US on the banana regime. In Trinidad and Tobago, a heated debate is continuing in Parliament to determine whether the Speaker can be allowed to sit in the Chair during a no confidence motion debate against her. Chile is set to become the fourth member of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) by the end of 1995. In Haiti, it is probable that the Mayor of the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince position has been captured by Haiti's best known protest singer Manno Charlemagne. Greg Chamberlain, analyst comments on what impact this could have. In Guyana, there are a growing number of applications for radio licences but government is yet to break the state monopoly. President Jagan comments on how long it would be before the state monopoly is broken.
Caribbean Report 12-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-12) Richards, Ken (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Snagg, Neville (interviewee); Hudson-Phillips, Karl (interviewee); Bristol, Hollis (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Maharaj, Ramesh (interviewee); Seepaul, Occah (interviewee); Ellington, Fae (correspondent); Abbott, Diane (interviewee); Gilbert, Edward (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
This report examines the continuing probe into the alleged misuse of UN funds in St. Lucia, with top officials seeking to clear the government's name. In Trinidad, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ms. Occah Seepaul unceremoniously threw out a motion of no confidence brought against her by the government. The Commissioner of Police for London, Sir Paul Condon sparked up a heated debate when he claimed the vast majority of muggings in the capital were carried out by young black males. A Dominica-based radio station, which was an experiment in regional Catholic radio has succumbed to financial pressure and gone off the airwaves. West Indian born cricketers Devon Malcolm and Phillip DeFreitas began legal proceedings over a Wisden magazine article which questioned their commitment to the England cricket team. Cuba reaffirmed its intention to complete a nuclear reactor project dismissing American concerns that it would pose a threat to the region.
Caribbean Report 13-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-13) Richards, Ken (anchor); Compton, John (interviewee); Ford, Henry (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Sobion, Keith (interviewee); Ghany, Hamid (interviewee); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Ross, Leone (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: St. Lucia's Prime Minister John Compton testified before the commission of inquiry into the alleged misuse of UN funds. Under cross examination by Counsel for the Cabinet Henry Ford, Mr. Compton disputed testimony given by former UN Ambassador Dr. Charles Flemming. In Trinidad, constitutional expert Dr. Hamid Ghany warns that the country is at a constitutional precipice after the Speaker of the House threw out government's no confidence motion. In Haiti, a self-styled communist folk singer, Manno Charlemagne is to become the new Mayor of the capital Port-au-Prince. In Britain, a British- Asian man is having a legal tussle with his wife over eighteen million pounds he won in the national lottery. Steve Dean was named Man of the Match as the West Indies cricket team crashed to defeat in the fifty-five overs match against the Minor Counties in Reading.
Caribbean Report 14-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-14) Orr, Carol (anchor); Walcott, Clyde (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Clarke, Oliver (interviewee); Henry, Steinberg (interviewee); Carlisle, John (interviewee); Herbert, Peter (interviewee); Abbott, Diane (interviewee); Gould, Peter (correspondent); Lieberman, Joe (interviewee); Tucker, Delores (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: the West Indies cricket team will have to buck up its game if it wants to avoid being further fined for failing to achieve the minimum overs for test matches. Following bribery allegations, the ICC has inserted an additional paragraph into its Code of Conduct forbidding players and officials from laying bets on matches. The Jamaica Opposition party is warning the PJ Patterson Administration not to commit the country to a Caribbean Court of Appeal. Recently the Jamaica Gleaner lost a record twenty-three million Jamaican dollar libel lawsuit. The Managing Director, Oliver Clarke comments on how this will impact on the way the paper practices journalism. British MP Bernie Grant recounted that it has been a bad month for blacks in Britain. Grant described the black community as reeling after a month of sustained insults. In the US there are voices of protest against the new wave of gangster rap. Activist Delores Tucker expressed her concern about the damage the music does to the image of African Americans.
Caribbean Report 17-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-17) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); James, Edison (interviewee); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Howard, Michael (interviewee); Sherlock, Maeve (interviewee); Moraes, Claude (interviewee); Rush, George (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: Europe's Agriculture Council has postponed its sitting on the future of the banana protocol. CARICOM Chairman Prime Minister Edison James of Dominica just returned home after a visit to Brussels where he argued the case of Caribbean banana producers who benefit form the banana protocol in its current form. His goal was to get them to understand the Caribbean's position. Grenada's Prime Minister Keith Mitchell states that the two issues, the banana regime and security in the region, are linked. Haiti's newly elected Deputy Mayor Johnny Charles was attacked by knife wielding assailants on the streets of the capital. Haiti's President Aristide met with local voodoo priests as part of a series of meetings with prominent local groups. In Trinidad and Tobago, the government made a fresh bid to remove the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The administration laid a bill seeking to amend the constitution in the Senate. The British government is introducing new measures to clamp down on illegal immigrants. Home Secretary Michael Howard defends these new measures. However, the critics are still to be convinced that the scheme is fair and practicable or it will help foster good relations in Britain. Bermuda's independence referendum is due to be held in less than a month and a local group of entertainers have decided on new musical contributions to the otherwise quiet debate.
Caribbean Report 18-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-18) Richards, Ken (anchor); Fenton, David (correspondent); Wilkinson, Harold (correspondent); Reynolds, Brian (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Maharaj, Ramesh (interviewee); Clarke, Ellis, Sir (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: in Montserrat the residents attempt to cope with the threat of a possible natural disaster. David Fenton reports on how people are reacting to the eruption of Montserrat's volcano. Plans by the Venezuelan Armed Forces to mount an offensive against illegal miners could affect neighbouring Guyana. Police in St. Kitts/Nevis are optimistic about resolving a suspected case of arson which destroyed a building used as the constituency office for the Minister of Education and Labour. In Trinidad and Tobago, after two failed attempts, the government is now seeking to amend the constitution to have the Speaker removed from office. Elections in Haiti have received another setback with a planned re-run of the first round in some parts of the country now postponed to the 6th August. Following a meeting with leaders of the local voodoo religion, President Aristide unveiled plans to build a new voodoo temple. In cricket, Brian Lara's batting suffered a further blow when he was bowled by a part-time cricketer for a duck.
Caribbean Report 20-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-20) Richards, Ken (anchor); Smith, Gregory (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Savage, Frank (interviewee); Straker, Louis (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: former Guyanese Army Sergeant and bomb expert Gregory Smith remains extremely reluctant to return to Guyana to give evidence in the inquiry into the death of Dr. Walter Rodney. In Montserrat, a British guard ship docked as part of contingency plans in the event the volcano at Chances Peak erupts. Governor Frank Savage comments on the situation following a series of explosions. Caribbean and Latin American leaders meet at the Defense Ministerial of the Americas to discuss hemispheric security issues. However, both regions are bringing their own agendas to the meeting. The question linking stability in the banana industry to security of banana-producing states appears to have united government and opposition in the Caribbean. The Opposition in Trinidad and Tobago states the government's bill to amend the constitution can turn the Speaker into the puppet of the government. Independent senators have indicated they will not support the bill in its present form. In Venezuela, the government plans to set aside parts of the State of Bolivar to allow small scale independent operators to mine for gold.
Caribbean Report 24-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-24) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Bruney, Mike (correspondent); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Cadasse, Noel (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Shapiro, Henry (interviewee); Parker, Howard (interviewee); Blum, Jack (interviewee); Davidson, Winston (interviewee); Cozier, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
This report examines Dominica where voters in the capital city of Roseau may have to go back to the polls following a High Court decision to declare Charles Savarin's victory null and void. American Airlines appears set to deliver a major blow to St. Lucia's tourism industry with the cancellation of two weekend flights to the island. Also, there is concern for the future of Hewanorra Airport which is currently underutilized. British teenagers are succumbing to the drug culture according to a report by Professor Howard Parker. Prof. Parker calls for a radical review of schools' drug policies and is pessimistic that much can be done to reduce drug use. Dr. Winston Davidson, former Chairman of Jamaica National Drug Abuse Council comments on the extent the schools in the Caribbean suffer from the intrusion of drugs. The first defense policy summit of the hemisphere takes place in Williamsburg, Virginia with thirty-four Defense Ministers and officials in attendance. Participants would look at cooperation between regional armies. In cricket, the West Indies take the lead on the final day of play in the tour match against Middlesex at Lords. In Trinidad and Tobago, a bill to remove the Speaker of the House of Representatives was laid in the country's Lower Chamber and is expected to be debated.
Caribbean Report 25-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-25) Richards, Ken (anchor); Meade, Reuben (interviewee); Seepaul, Occah (interviewee); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Robinson, A.N.R. (interviewee); Maharaj, Ramesh (interviewee); Wahl, Sandra (correspondent); Wagner, Marlene (interviewee); Bailey, Janet (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
The regional security system has been put on standby to deal with Montserrat's active volcano at Chances Peak. Montserrat's Chief Minister Reuben Meade comments on this state of alertness. Germany's attempt to have Europe's banana regime reviewed has be postponed. During trade discussions the issue of the US challenge to the regime was brought up. Another stormy session in the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament as government tried to set a date to debate a bill seeking to remove the House Speaker, Occah Seepaul. In the Bahamas Parliament a bill on the subject of money laundering is due to be debated. At the World Netball Championships taking place in Birmingham, England controversy arise as tensions bubbled to the surface with a bruising encounter between South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago. South Africa coach Marlene Wagner faced a hostile news conference on why the sport has not made better strides toward integration. The Trinidad and Tobago manager Janet Bailey denied accusations that the team had official shun the South African team. In cricket, England's preparations for the fourth test against the West Indies received a setback as fast-bowler Darren Gough was at the center of a new injury scare.
Caribbean Report 26-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-26) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Greaves, Keith Stone (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Smith, Cornelius (interviewee); Hunte, Julian (interviewee); Gonsalves, Ralph (interviewee); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); Atherton, Mike (interviewee); Richardson, Richie (interviewee); Pryce, Michael (correspondent); Hamman, Debbie (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report Montserrat is on an orange state of alert and prepares for evacuation should the volcano at Chances Peak erupt. Keith Stone Greaves, spokesman for the Emergency Operation Center comments about what this means for the people of Montserrat. Europe's Agriculture Commissioner has been forced to retreat on the idea of reviewing the entire European banana regime. Instead the banana protocol would undergo a possible internal review in September. Leaders and Defense Ministers from the Americas wrapped up defense talks in Williamburg, Virginia. The Bahamas Defense Minister Cornelius Smith represented the Caribbean and made reference to the importance of the region's economic security. Meanwhile, Julian Hunte, Chairman of the Standing Conference of Popular Democratic Parties of the Eastern Caribbean (SCOPE) states he is willing to step aside as head of the grouping in order to give the organization a new lease on life. St. Vincent's Dr. Ralph Gonsalves agrees that SCOPE's objectives could be better served with members of governing parties in charge. In cricket, the West Indies are going into the fourth test leading the series and confident of another victory. England's captain Mike Atherton comments on the Old Trafford pitch and West Indies captain Richie Richardson is optimistic about another victory. At the World Netball Championships there were losses for the Caribbean teams and the tensions that surfaced when the Trinidad team snubbed South Africa after their game are still simmering.
Caribbean Report 03-08-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-03) Richards, Ken (anchor); Gonsalves, Ralph (interviewee); Lord, Richard (correspondent); Rowley, Keith (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Porten, Frances (interviewee); Christie, Cleopatra (interviewee); Smith, Edward (interviewee); Cozier, Tony (correspondent); Gower, David (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: the leader of the Opposition Unity Labour Party (ULP) in St. Vincent, Ralph Gonsalves, states that his party has documentary evidence to back its allegations of financial impropriety against the Attorney General Parnell Campbell. In Trinidad and Tobago, the ruling party and the Speaker of House of Representatives are set to clash once more as the bill amending the constitution to remove the Speaker is up for debate. An American judge is scheduled to rule on the deportation of Haitian right-wing leader Emmanuel Constant. Michael Norton reports on whether Constant is likely to receive a fair trial in Haiti. Meanwhile in Montserrat, the threat of a volcanic eruption has forced some residents to leave the country. Caribbean Report interviews some Montserratians to find out how they are coping with the situation. The Bahamas has been talking with British authorities about legislation to tighten up on money laundering. Bahamas Assistant Director of Legal Affairs, Cleopatra Christie and Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Edward Smith comment on how much of a difference the new laws will make. In cricket, West Indies batsman Jimmy Adams suffered a fractured cheekbone during an encounter with Somerset.
Caribbean Report 04-08-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-04) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Adie, Kate (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Velazquez, Victoria (interviewee); Dausa, Rafael (interviewee); Cozier, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report the government of Trinidad and Tobago has declared a limited state of emergency and placed the controversial Speaker of the House under arrest. This move has led to the resignation of Public Utilities Minister Ralph Maraj in portest of the decision to place the Speaker under house arrest. Maraj is the brother of the Speaker and has called the government's action unnecessary, high-handed and dictatorial. Caribbean Report looks back at 1990 as this state of emergency comes five years after the last one was declared when Yasin Abu Bakr attempted to violently overthrow the then government. Trinidadians are interviewed on their reaction to this recent dramatic developments. Meanwhile, the regional human rights network, Caribbean Rights has written to Prime Minister Patrick Manning criticizing what it calls the government's unprecedented action. In Havana, visitors from more than forty countries are expected to join in a solidarity with Cuba march organized by the Young Communist Party. In cricket, Ottis Gibson stars as the West Indies beats Somerset by 155 runs.
Caribbean Report 08-08-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-08) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Savage, Frank (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Edwards, Neva (interviewee); Peters, Marcelle (interviewee); Boland, Lindsay (interviewee); Fletcher, Pascal (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Pryce, Michael (correspondent); Robinson, Ron (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, Montserrat authorities request the evacuation of young children and old people to neighbouring islands. Governor Frank Savage comments on the recommendation. Trinidad and Tobago's ruling party, the People's National Movement (PNM) is closing in on Ralph Maraj, the brother of the Speaker of the House of Representative, who resigned his Cabinet post. Tony Fraser reports on the options the PNM faces after Mr. Maraj is inevitably expelled from the party. Meanwhile, the Speaker has stepped down temporarily but the issue is far from settled. Within the region, three former Speakers state that they want to see the impasse resolved. Cuba's government is putting the finishing touches on new foreign investment law to lure more prospective foreign investors. The success of Caribbean countries at the World Athletic Championships continued as Jamaica's Greg Haughton won a bronze medal. In cricket, with the test series now level, the focus in on which players will be selected for the fifth test between the West Indies and England. Consequently, members of the Georgetown Cricket Club has staged a vigil in support of Shivnarine Chanderpaul's selection to the Windies team.
Caribbean Report 10-08-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-10) Richards, Ken (anchor); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); La Guerre, John (interviewee); Meade, Reuben (interviewee); Murphy, Pat (correspondent); Davis, Pauline (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Gibbons, Martin (interviewee); Tannenbaum, Peter (interviewee); Yearwood, Herbert (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, the former Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Affairs Minister Ralph Maraj has challenged the Prime Minister Patrick Manning to dismiss him from the ruling party. However, political analyst, Dr. John La Guerre is predicting that Mr. Maraj's expulsion could open up the politics of race. OECS Heads of Government are hoping to convene a meeting by the end of the year to complete discussions on a strategy for economic development. Chief Minister Reuben Meade comments on the adoption of a fiscal reform program for the Eastern Caribbean. Chief Minister Meade also speaks about the continuing volcanic threat in Montserrat and dismisses suggestions that seismic experts may have predicted an eruption. Cuba may soon strengthen relations with Zambia and expand bilateral relations in various sectors. In cricket, the West Indies and England had a tough day at the close of the first day of play in the fifth test. At the World Athletic Championships, Jamaica's Merlene Ottey gains a gold medal as American Gwen Torrance is disqualified from the race. Pauline Davis, the first medal winner for the Bahamas, pays tribute to other Caribbean women athletes. In London, growing bananas in the average English garden is not as bananas as it might sound. Martin Gibbons of the Palm Center is one of the biggest sellers of a special strain of frost-resistant bananas. Barbados Deputy High Commissioner in London, Herbert Yearwood states the Caribbean welcomes the high profile the fruit is enjoying in Britain.
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.
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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