1995 January-June CR

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Caribbean Report 02-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-02) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Young, Janet Mary, Baroness (analyst); Baldry, Tony (interviewee); Bhola, Ronnie (correspondent); Graham, Ronald (interviewee); Douglas, Alexander (interviewee); Gilbert-Roberts, Marcia (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
This programme highlights the shift in British policy towards the Caribbean region in light of new global realities. Britain's Foreign Office Minister, Tony Baldry emphasizes the need for Britain to pay more attention to the Spanish-speaking countries in the region such as Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Anchor, Hugh Crosskill explores the issue of the British attitude towards the US trade embargo on Cuba. The report also looks at efforts made to encourage young black Britons to seek a new life in the Caribbean.
Caribbean Report 03-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-03) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Lloyd, Waveney (interviewee); Piette, Candace (correspondent); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Lloyd, Clive (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Anchor, Debbie Ransome reports on how Jason Lloyd, son of the former West Indies cricket captain, Clive Lloyd, contracted the rare Guillain-Barre syndrome after receiving a booster injection to prevent measles. Candace Piette, examines the teething problems of implementing the new trade regulations of MERCOSUR and the implications for smaller trade groups like CARICOM. Correspondent Mike Jarvis reports on the debate in St. Martin which focused on legislation passed by Netherland Antilles to deal with labor and immigration problems. This Priority Hiring Resolution restricts the hiring of non-nationals and places priority on Antillians with Caribbean nationals at the bottom of the table. In St. Martin a large percentage of the work force comprise of foreigners and Caribbean nationals resulting in a large illegal immigrant worker population. Hence, Caribbean nationals feel they have been the casuality of an inefficient immigration and labor control system.
Caribbean Report 04-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-04) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Powell, Chris (interviewee); Foreman, Martin (interviewee); Lloyd, Waveney (interviewee); Smith, Henry (interviewee); Coughlan, Geraldine (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Hugh Crosskill, anchor, reports that the Caribbean is urged to introduce sex education in primary schools as the number of AIDS cases continues to rise. Martin Foreman comments that while AIDS have become an endemic disease, education has worked overall. He argues for early sex education for all young people between the ages of 10 and 11. The illness of Jason Lloyd, son of Clive Lloyd, former cricket captain of the West Indies is examined. Jason became ill after a booster injection against measles. Henry Smith of the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC) responded to questions on whether the illness could have been a direct result of the booster shot and if older children should receive booster shots. Geraldine Coughlan reports on the investigations into Air St. Bart's purchase of three Australian planes by the General Direction of Taxes Office in Paris. Successive incidents resulted in a ban on company flights as designated safety level repairs were not carried out. The report wraps up as Vincentians have their say on the knighthood of their Prime Minister James Mitchell.
Caribbean Report 05-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-05) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Fairley, Ian (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
This report covers the privatization of the British West Indies Airways (BWIA), the national airline of Trinidad and Tobago. The Acker Group, an airline industry consulting and investment organization and its associates are set to be the new majority shareholders in BWIA with remaining shares divided among airline staff and the government. Tony Fraser interviews Trinidad and Tobago's Trade and Industry Minister, Ken Valley about the future for the new BWIA. The Dominican Republic state airline, Dominicana Aviation Company, experienced financial difficulties that left hundreds of passengers stranded over the Christmas and New Year holidays as they were unable to provide the necessary funding for operating the aircrafts. The future of the airline is uncertain as the Dominican government is also facing severe fiscal deficits. Debbie Ransome examines how the international environmental organization, Greenpeace, attempted to block possible passage of a ship transporting nuclear wastes through the Caribbean Sea and the Panama Canal. Head of CARICOM, Prime Minister Owen Arthur of Barbados has issued an official statement against plans to ship hazardous wastes through the Caribbean. Antigua and Barbuda has issued a diplomatic note of protest to the Japanese government on this proposed shipment. Bertram Niles, correspondent, looks at the controversial issue of casino gambling in Barbados. Gary Alleyne reports that in Jamaica, the debate focused on the introduction of casino gambling in Montego Bay as an additional tourist attraction and government may soon green light this. In St. Kitts and Nevis, the search for a new Commissioner of Police has seen the Deputy Police Commissioner of Jamaica, Leslie Harper being interviewed for that position.
Caribbean Report 06-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-06) Orr, Carol (anchor); Fraser, Tony (interviewee); Acker, C. Edward (interviewee); Pryce, Michael (correspondent); Gill, Henry (interviewee); Fairley, Ian (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, Trinidad divests its national airline, BWIA, with the new majority shareholder being the American Acker Group of Companies. Mr. Edward Acker, Head of the Group, is very optimistic about the future of BWIA. Tony Fraser is interviewed on the concerns of the loss of BWIA as a regional symbol and an airline that looks after regional interests. Two citizens have begun legal action seeking more details on the airline divestment. The World Trade Organization (WTO) comes into force replacing the GATT. Michael Pryce reports that the WTO will have more extensive powers to resolve its members' trade disputes. International Trade Consultant, Henry Gill, stated that Caribbean countries should improve diplomatic representation in Geneva in order to deal with the complex range of trade issues. Ian Fairley reports on the failure of the Dominican Republic to qualify as a founding member of the WTO. In Jamaica, Prime Minister P.J. Patterson is expected to reshuffle his Cabinet.
Caribbean Report 09-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-09) Orr, Carol (anchor); Patterson, P. J. (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (interviewee); Hector, Tim (interviewee); Skerritt, Ricky (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Tomlinson, Clare (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In Jamaica, Prime Minister, P.J. Patterson reshuffled his Cabinet relieving three experienced ministers of their portfolios. These ministers are O. D. Ramtallie, Carlyle Dunkley and Desmond Leakey. Core ministries were also reduced from seventeen to fifteen. Journalist Gary Alleyne was interviewed on the Cabinet reshuffle and comments on whether he thinks the ministers were leaving voluntarily or are being forced out. Mr. Patterson made the changes to make government more effective and responsive to the poor since there was widespread discontent in the society. There is talk that two further resignations are expected. The debate on the pros and cons of casino gambling in the Caribbean has resurfaced. Advocates cited the benefits of tourism and foreign exchange earnings, while opponents expressed fears of increased levels of crime and prostitution. Tim Hector, Antiguan newspaper editor and St. Kitts/Nevis Chamber of Commerce President Ricky Skerritt are interviewed on their experiences and to find out whether these fears are well founded. Racism in Britain's football terraces rears its ugly head once again. Two black footballers, John Barnes and Ian Wright have been jeered by so-called supporters. Hugh Crosskill interviewed Clare Tomlingson, Media Relations Officer, for the Football Association on some of the methods implemented to stamp out racism in British football. The Football Offensive Act of 1991, makes racial chanting and abuse an offence which can lead to an arrest and the use of peer pressure are expected to act as deterrents to this type of behaviour. The programme ends with a report about former West Indies opener, Desmond Haynes, who has been released from his contract with the South African Club Western Province to return home in order to play cricket for Barbados.
Caribbean Report 10-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-10) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Yearwood, Robin (interviewee); Mardon, Clive (correspondent); Guilford, Peter (interviewee); Rohee, Clement (interviewee); Rush, George (correspondent); Cole, Andy (interviewee); Ferguson, Alex (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
This report examines the draft proposal put forward by the Acker/Loeb Group on the privatization of LIAT. The governments of Trinidad and Tobago and Antigua/Barbuda were given the mandate to upgrade the airline. The Antigua/Barbuda Aviation Minister Robin Yearwood was interviewed on the pending divestment. Clive Marden reports on Europe's response to US concerns about the banana regime. The US claims that Europe is discriminating against American banana companies by restricting imports which cost them millions of dollars. Peter Guilford, EU spokesman, indicated that any unilateral action on the part of the US would be viewed very seriously. Guyana's Foreign Minister Clement Rohee has revived interest in the Manning Initiative, inviting his counterparts from Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago to renew talks on this three way confederation. The Manning Initiative was put forward as a step towards economic as well as political union among the three CARICOM states, Barbados, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. Debbie Ransome interviews Mr. Rohee on Guyana's sudden enthusiasm on this idea and what this means for CARICOM relations. In Bermuda, the planned appointment of a new British Commissioner of Police and Deputy Commissioner has provoked debate within the society. George Rush reports on the situation as a petition has been started to appoint a local candidate to the post. The Senate of Puerto Rico has joined with Caribbean states objecting to the transportation of nuclear wastes through the Caribbean Sea by a Japanese ship. They have called upon the United Nations to investigate the issue of global traffic in plutonium and other dangerous materials. Andy Cole became the most expensive player in the history of British football when he moved from New Castle to Manchester United. Both Andy Cole and Alex Ferguson, Manager of Manchester United were questioned on this move. The report ends with the announcement of the death of the former Principal of St. Augustine Campus, Professor Lloyd Brathwaite, in Trinidad.
Caribbean Report 11-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-11) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Robotham, Paul (interviewee); Lukin, Vladimir (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Halford, David (interviewee); Coughlan, Geraldine (correspondent); Kastov, Rene (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, Jamaican and Guyanese students in Russia are warned to steer clear of war-torn Chechnya. Paul Robotham, Charge d'Affaires of the Jamaican Embassy in Moscow, assesses the situation and its impact on democracy in Russia. Carol Orr reports on Greenpeace, an international environmental lobby group and their vessel Rainbow Warrior as they began a six week tour in the Caribbean to oppose the shipment of nuclear wastes through the Caribbean Sea. In Auckland, New Zealand, West Indies cricket manager, David Halford answers questions on the availability of Richie Richardson and Carl Hooper for the New Zealand tour. Geraldine Coughlan reports on the pressure placed on BWIA to resume direct flights from St. Martin to Haiti by the Haitian community. Meanwhile as BWIA adapts to its new ownership and profit-oriented mandate, a new airline company, Air St. Maarten is filling the void left on this route. Debbie Ransome reports on the European Union banana regime and the US concerns that this regime harms its interests. The US is contemplating the possibility of retaliatory action over the regime and is now investigating Latin American producers who have opted out of the fight. This investigation will continue for the next year.
Caribbean Report 12-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-12) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Alleyne, Gary (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Simmons, David (interviewee); Downes, Richard (correspondent); Baldry, Tony (interviewee); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Clements, Tom (interviewee); Stewart, Joel (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Hugh Crosskill reports on Jamaica's announcement to resume hanging on January 26th. David Simmons, Attorney General and Minister of Home Affairs in Barbados has indicated that illegal Caribbean immigrants in Barbados will get an amnesty. Mr. Simmons also promised to resume hangings. Richard Downes reports on the ongoing case in the Courts of the Cayman Islands and Luxembourg where depositors are seeking compensation following the failure of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI). Tony Baldry, British Foreign Office Minister with responsibility for the Caribbean, speaks on the options facing Cuban refugees in the Cayman Islands. Omar Sharief reports on the move by Chile to invite the Foreign Ministers of CARICOM and Suriname to a meeting in Santiago to discuss a common strategy to strengthen political, economic and cultural relations. Tony Fraser spoke to Greenpeace spokesman Tom Clements about their request for CARICOM to raise at the United Nations the issue of the proposed nuclear shipment through regional waters.
Caribbean Report 13-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-13) Orr, Carol (anchor); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Charles, Eugenia (interviewee); Wade, Frederick (interviewee); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); Lewis, Basil (interviewee); Bailey, Carol (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, Trinidad and Tobago indicated that full access to NAFTA is top priority. Trinidad and Tobago Finance Minister Wendell Mottley stated that while Trinidad supported their Caribbean brothers in their concerns about the banana regime, they have to pursue their own interests/agenda. In an interview with Dominica's Prime Minister Dame Eugenia Charles, she was asked whether Eastern Caribbean states have lost the support of the larger Caribbean states and if she thought Europe would be willing to go into a trade war with the US over the banana regime dispute. In Bermuda and St. Kitts there is controversy over the appointments of foreign police chiefs. Leader of Bermuda's Opposition Frederick Wade says this can have a demoralising effect on the local police force. In St. Kitts, Prime Minister Kennedy Simmonds defends his decision to appoint a non-national to the post of Police Commissioner. BBC correspondent, Yvette Rowe reports on new fare payments adopted by British Airways which means that those booking travel to the Caribbean now have to pay much earlier than before. Basil Lewis, Assistant Director of Jetquick Travel in North London indicated that small travel agents that deal with mostly customers of Caribbean origin have seen many cancellations taking place. Carol Bailey, Marketing Manager of Caribbean Tourism Organization, London Office, was asked whether the new payment structure could affect the number of people flying to the region.
Caribbean Report 16-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-16) Orr, Carol (anchor); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Baldry, Tony (interviewee); Fletcher, Pascal (correspondent); Blitz, Hans (interviewee); Coughlan, Geraldine (correspondent); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Britain pledges to remain steadfast in its support of Europe's banana regime. British Foreign Office Minister with responsibility for the Caribbean, Tony Baldry spoke with Hugh Crosskill on this issue. From Havana, Pascal Fletcher reports on the upcoming two day meeting of the Joint Cuba-Caribbean Commission whereby the highlight will be on Cuba's growing trade and investment ties with its Caribbean neighbours. Mr. Hans Blitz, Head of the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), revealed that Cuba has pledged to sign a treaty for a nuclear-free zone in Latin America although no date was given for the signing. Mr. Blitz was asked whether there would be a concerned reaction from the US on the developments in Cuba's nuclear industry. Geraldine Coughlan reports on the Haitian community in St. Martin since the restoration of President Aristide. Interviews with Haitians in French St. Martin indicated that many Haitians want to return home while others want to regularise their status in St. Martin. Haitians refugees held at Guantanamo Bay were repatriated against their will by the US authorities. Tony Baldry speaks on the Dominican Republic as a potential market for British and European businesses. Orin Gordon files a report on the comments made by Yorkshire cricket club Chief Executive, Chris Hassell, that England's Darren Gough is a bigger star than West Indies batsman Brian Lara.
Caribbean Report 17-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-17) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Fletcher, Pascal (correspondent); Carrington, Edwin (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Worme, Philip (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Baldry, Tony (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, Cuba pushes for a CARICOM Trade Office to be established in Havana. CARICOM Secretary-General Edwin Carrington indicated that CARICOM was reluctant to take up the offer at this time. Rosie Hayes questioned Mr. Carrington on whether the US embargo on Cuba contributed towards this decision. In Trinidad and Tobago, Tony Fraser reports on the ruling of High Court Judge Margot Warner to allow a 12 year old Muslim girl to wear her religious head covering (hijab) to a Catholic school. Holy Name Convent debarred Sumayyah Mohammed from attending classes while wearing a hijab. Journalist Philip Worme reports on whether Haitians and US peacekeepers would be able to police the country following the withdrawal of US troops. Hugh Crosskill reports that British Labor Party MP Bernie Grant has written to the Ministry of Defense to denounce plans to exclude Caribbean Head of States from the VE Day celebrations in May. Tony Baldry speaks on the potential of Puerto Rico to British business interests as they seek to broaden their investments in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean.
Caribbean Report 18-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-18) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Stewart, Christine (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Grant, Bernie (interviewee); Baldry, Tony (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Christine Stewart, the Canadian Secretary of State for Latin America and Caribbean Affairs, stated that the Canadian government backs the idea of NAFTA membership for individual CARICOM states but expressed concerns for those left states behind. Correspondent Rosie Hayes reports on the Cuba-CARICOM Commission talks whereby Cuba has done its utmost to make the case for CARICOM investments in Cuba. The United Nations (UN), Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali stated that the UN will assume responsibility for peacekeeping in Haiti after the withdrawal of US troops. Tony Fraser reports on the High Court judgement which gave an 11 year old Muslim girl the right to wear a head covering or hijab to school. British Opposition MP Bernie Grant indicated that he is still awaiting a reply on the letter of protest he sent to the Defense Ministry. Mr. Grant had denounced plans to exclude Caribbean Heads of State from the VE Day celebrations to be held in May. The question was put to Tony Baldry, British Foreign Office Minister with responsibility for the Caribbean, whether Britain's interest in the Anglophone Caribbean was on the wane.
Caribbean Report 19-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-19) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Brathwaite, Nicholas (interviewee); Stewart, Christine (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Halvorssen, Thor (interviewee); Smith, Lew (correspondent); Turriff, Caroline (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Hugh Crosskill reports on the issue that CARICOM should seek joint entry into NAFTA. In an interview, Nicholas Brathwaite stated that CARICOM countries should move together on the issue of NAFTA. Christine Stewart argued that the Canadian government did not want to see any country suffer as a result of the trading agreement. In Trinidad, Tony Fraser at a regional conference on Narco-trafficking reported on the decriminalization of drugs as a means of taking the profit out of the drug trade. Lew Smith reports on Grenada's implementation of the second stage of the Common External Tariff (CET) by July 1st. Prime Minister Brathwaite will face a major challenge in the upcoming general elections with the re-introduction of personal income tax. Caroline Turriff reports on the last minute stay of execution granted to the first man to be hanged in Jamaica in over six years. Turriff interviews various persons and arguments for and against hanging are presented. British Customs and Excise officials gave an update on the drug seizures coming into the UK.
Caribbean Report 20-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-20) Orr, Carol (anchor); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Brathwaite, Nicholas (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Pryce, Michael (correspondent); Mendham, Stan (interviewee); Ouseley, Herman (interviewee); Caroit, Jean Michel (correspondent); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) put together a formal study on whether it should seek entry into NAFTA. Grenada's Prime Minister Nicholas Brathwaite voices his concerns of individual CARICOM states seeking separate NAFTA entry. Debbie Ransome reports on the final document in which the OECS sought to assess what is in NAFTA for them and how the sub-region can protect its interests. British Airways is to review its new payment structure which forces travelers to the Caribbean region to pay for their tickets days after making their reservations. In Britain, the number of black people out of work is proportionally twice as much as whites. Michael Pryce reports on these findings and interviews Stan Mendham and Herman Ouseley. The Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) stated that while companies had equal opportunities undertakings, their pledges were not carried through. Calls are being made to introduce quotas but Stan Mendham, who runs a Forum on Small Businesses, declared that small companies could not afford such quotas. Herman Ouseley, Chairman of CRE, also said that demands for quotas are impractical. Bermuda has appointed a new British Commissioner of Police, Mr. Colin Coxall. Meanwhile, a government-supported position calling for the appointment of a local Commissioner has collected 3000 signatures in less than a week. In the Dominican Republic, concerns are growing on the dangers linked to the transportation of radioactive wastes through the Caribbean Sea. Correspondent Jean Michel Caroit reports on attempts made by the Dominican Republic to prevent these ships from crossing regional waters. The West Indies cricket team prepares for its first One Day International (ODI) against New Zealand in Auckland. However, the New Zealand team is battling under a cloud with the suspension of three of its players for allegedly smoking cannabis. Reds Pereira reports on how this affects the New Zealand team psychologically and how the West Indies team is looking in comparison.
Caribbean Report 23-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-23) Orr, Carol (anchor); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Meeks, Brian (interviewee); Coughlan, Geraldine (correspondent); Malcolm, Livingston (interviewee); Bryan, Anthony (interviewee); Rawling, John (correspondent); Steward, Emanuel (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: Jamaica's ruling party, the People's National Party has given the thumbs down for the introduction of casino gambling. Dr. Brian Meeks, a Jamaican political analyst, indicated that he was a little surprised about this decision but stated popular opinion was not overly in favour of casino gambling. A Methodist Synod held in French St. Martin marked a new moral era for the Caribbean community. A common Christian culture was the main focus and Reverend Livingston Malcolm pointed to a moral revolution emerging in Caribbean Christianity today. Dr. Anthony Bryan, Director of Caribbean Studies at the University of Miami, responded to questions about the collapse of the Mexican peso and whether it affected Mexico's position as a magnet for investment. In cricket, all-rounder, Carl Hooper is unable to join the West Indies team on its New Zealand tour since he had not recovered in time. John Rawling reports that former WBC heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis had selected Emanuel Steward as his new trainer. Steward was asked why he had decided to work with Lewis and what he could do to improve Lewis' fighting.
Caribbean Report 24-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-24) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Roberts, Michael (correspondent); Arthur, Owen (interviewee); Thompson, David (interviewee); Rossi, Rosia (correspondent); Segura, Alejandro (interviewee); Garcia, Victor (interviewee); Hay, Alastair (interviewee); Lloyd, Clive (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In Antigua, Michael Roberts reports on the anti-tax demonstrations over government's plans to increase taxes. In the Barbados Parliament Chambers the controversial topic of casino gambling was debated. In Trinidad, Opposition Leader Basdeo Panday was arrested for a second time. Charges were laid following sexual offences allegations made by former members of staff at his Opposition United National Congress (UNC) party. In the Dominican Republic, children were found working in the agricultural sector as fumigators using banned pesticides. Dr. Alejandro Segura of the University of Maryland, reports on his findings of children in the Dominican Republic working with pesticides in the agricultural sector. Dominican Secretary of Public Health, Victor Garcia has completely denied that children were contracted for fumigation. However, Caribbean Report was able to track down two children working as fumigators and interviewed them. Chemical Pathologist, Dr. Alastair Hay of Leeds University spoke on whether children should be allowed to work with pesticides. In Cuba, a government reshuffle, one of the biggest in recent years, was clearly aimed at complementing modernization reforms being made to Cuba's state-run economy. Clive Lloyd, former West Indies cricket captain, speaks on the slow recovery of his son Jason Lloyd after he was diagnosed with the Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Clive Lloyd received moral support from his many friends and fans worldwide.
Caribbean Report 25-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-25) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Wearne, Phillip (correspondent); Urfie, Jean-Yves (interviewee); Clark, Sarah (interviewee); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Atacho, Pedro (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Mayor Zaragoza, Federico (interviewee); Baez, Raffaello (interviewee); Roberts, Lesley (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, Haiti's Justice Minister, Ernst Malebranche confirms his resignation and his plans to return to private law practice. Journalist Phillip Wearne files a report on the dilemma of justice versus vengeance issue in Haiti, after President Aristide's return to power. An interview with Jean-Yves Urfie, the editor of the country's only creole newspaper, echoes the doubts of many ordinary Haitians. Sarah Clark, Deputy Director of USAID in Haiti appreciates the problem and the dilemma faced by the current administration in Haiti. Mike Jarvis reports that Dutch St. Martin is to host a regional conference on judicial cooperation next year. Minister of Justice of the Netherland Antilles, Pedro Atacho stated that the region should adopt a joint and inter-regional approach to combat narco-trafficking and money laundering. A decision against casino gambling in Jamaica has seen a local hotel project in Montego Bay scaled down. Following anti-tax demonstrations in Antigua, the Opposition plans a general strike. Rosie Hayes speaks to Federico Mayor Zaragoza, Director-General of UNESCO, who says his agency's main role in Cuba is peace building. In the Dominican Republic, the plight of children being used to spread dangerous and illegal pesticides in agricultural work is examined. Director and Regional Coordinator of the Dominican Republic Environment Liaison Center, Raffaello Baez, has been documenting evidence on the issue for some time but gathering evidence and the denial of information by the government and private industries have hampered efforts. These concerns were then raised with Lesley Roberts, the Director of the London-based Anti-Slavery International.
Caribbean Report 26-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-26) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Spencer, Baldwin (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Smith, Clifford (correspondent); Wearne, Phillip (correspondent); Jean-Baptiste, Chavannes (interviewee); Clark, Sarah (interviewee); Regan, Jane (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this Caribbean Report: Antigua's Prime Minister Lester Bird has indicated that he would be sticking to his financial tax plans despite the Opposition threat to call a general strike. Hugh Crosskill reports on an editorial in the prestigious Financial Times (FT) which states the European Union has gone bananas. In a published response, Bernard Cornibert, Managing Director of the Windward Island Banana Development and Exporting Company (WIBDECO), pointed out that ACP countries need trade not aid or handouts. In Brussels, Clifford Smith reports on negotiations to liberalize the European market for imported rum from the ACP group of countries. However, concerns have been raised by the French in the name of protecting their production of traditional dark rum. In Haiti, the government is calling on the international community for the speedy delivery of the promised aid package. Phillip Wearne interviews Chavannes Jean-Baptiste, leader of the largest peasant organization in Haiti, on the US strategy as Haiti is now a battlefield to two diametrically opposed models of development - one Haitian, the other American. Sarah Clark, Deputy Director of USAID in Haiti, is questioned on whether the ordinary Haitian should be very nervous about the intended structural adjustment plan, given the devastating social impacts on other Caribbean countries. And finally, John Paul Getty II, a reclusive billionaire has married his companion of twenty years, Victoria Holdsworth on December 29th in a secret ceremony in Barbados.
Caribbean Report 27-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-27) Orr, Carol (anchor); Henry, Samuel (interviewee); Yates, Albert (interviewee); Lyons, Kirt (interviewee); Francis, Gloria (interviewee); Reid, David (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Kavulich, John (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
This report examines the inquest into the death of twenty-three British people who died in the Waco, Texas disaster and the open verdict which has been reached. Detective Chief Superintendent Albert Yates of the Greater Manchester Police in an interview agreed that the raid by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms was fundamentally flawed from the outset. Kirt Lyons, a lawyer representing the victims' families, filed a US$500 million civil lawsuit against the American government. In another report, two of Africa's largest banana producing countries, Cameroon and the Ivory Coast have asked for an increase in the amount of bananas they can export to Europe following the addition of three countries to the European Union this year. Gloria Francis, consultant on the Commodity Protocols with the OECS Mission in Brussels, commented on the African producers' request for an amendment to the import quota and how this may affect Caribbean banana interests. The Chairman of Britain's House Select Committee for Defence, Sir Nicholas Bonsor, pays a low-key visit to Belize. Britain and Cuba are set to sign an investment promotion and protection agreement which will pave the way for British businesses to begin investing in Cuba. Rosie Hayes reports on why Cuba is becoming increasingly attractive to American businesses. John Kavulich of the US-Cuba Trade and Economic Council, comments on this development. The final reports on the West Inddies cricket team, whose morale is high following a victory in the one-day test series in New Zealand.

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