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    Caribbean Report 01-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-01) Manley, Norman (interviewee); Manley, Michael (interviewee); Croskill, Hugh (anchor); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    A Special New Year's Day edition - a lecture by former Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley entitled: Caribbean Cooperation: the imperative for survival. The edited highlights on the 45 minute 4th Norman Washington Manley Memorial lecture delivered on October 30th,1992 at the London School of Economics where he was a student in the late 1940's. In an interview with Hugh Croskell, Michael Manley answers the same question posed to his late father -"Why did Jamaicans reject Federation?" He states that it was the element of fear in politics, such as the loss of Jamiacan jobs to other small Caribbean island nationals combined with other economic insecurities. He stated that there were positive factors and huge natural advantages between the Caribbean islands such as similar cultures, largely common history, similar language etc. He noted that the economic cooperation, collective intelligence, and integration could have possibly worked for the benefit of the Caribbean. He also posed a series of questions regarding the move towards Caribbean unity.
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    Caribbean Report 08-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-01) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Dennis, Pantin (interviewee); Dunkley, Carlyle (interviewee); Humphreys, David (interviewee); Williams, Eddie (correspondent); Moran, Michael (interviewee); Ainsworth, Vicki (correspondent); Oduber, Nelson (interviewee); Hoyte, Desmond (interviewee); Rayner, Oliver (interviewee); Eman, Jan Hendrik Albert - Henny (interviewee); Frisch, Dieter (interviewee); Green, Hamilton (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Trinidad and Tobago’s trade liberalization could leave CARICOM manufacturers out in the cold. In an interviewee with correspondent Tony Fraser - Dennis Pantin, Trinidad economist says that trade liberalization will have a net negative impact on the manufacturing sector in Trinidad. This will also add to local job losses tallying 30%, with government standing to lose one hundred and twenty million dollars in direct taxes. Continuing grim forecast for the world bauxite market but regional producers are urged to consider barter arrangements. The experts believe that the turmoil in the world bauxite market is not likely to settle in 1993, and such as Jamaica find is battered by the effects of the collapse of the former Soviet Union which brought prices down. Depressed prices have affected all of the Caribbean’s bauxite market. Carlyle Dunkley, Jamaica’s Trade Minister and David Humphreys, Deputy Chief Economist London based international Mining Company - RTZ are interviewed by correspondent Debbie Ransome. The Director General for Development at the European Commission - Dieter Frisch, the man responsible for renegotiating financial corporation between the EC and African Caribbean and Pacific countries has resigned, citing differences with the European Commissioner – Michael Moran. His departure comes at an unfortunate time for EC relations with the ACP group. Mr. Frisch says that one of the essential tasks now for his department is renewal of the financial protocols with the ACP. Voters in Aruba today went to the polls today to elect a new government in a close run race between Mr. Eman, Jan Hendrik Albert (aka Henny Eman) leader of the AVP of Aruba and his rival Nelson Oduber, Leader of the MEP and current Prime Minister. During the campaign politicians have accused each other of unscrupulous practices. However the populace is more concerned with the economic matters, as it relates to foreign investors. Correspondent Eddie Williams reports. Critics of the Guyana’s opposition leader Desmond Hoyte – today fired another shot at the former president and hierarchy of the former ruling PNC - seven members within the PNC demand transparency in the use of election party funds and assets. It’s the latest in a series of salvos being fired between the factions who have lined up behind Desmond Hoyte and his Deputy Hamilton Green. The Bahamas works on ways to reduce the size of its Haitian community. Voluntary repatriation is one possible solution, and over the last few months 800 Haitians - a mere fraction of the number of illegal Haitian immigrants living in the Bahamas have been sent home. Although it is found that Haitians tend to take up menial employment that Bahamas nationals usually refuse. The Haitian immigrants add to the unemployment problems and present a strain on the social and medical services causing problems in these areas. Correspondent Vicki Ainsworth reports in an interview with the Minister of Immigration and Haitian Attorney Oliver Rayner. Miami’s immigration has fined a local shipping company 75, 000 USD, who rescued 25 Cubans near Miami, instead of leaving them in Venezuela. The Cubans will not be penalized - correspondent Debbie Ransome reports.
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    Caribbean Report 04-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-04) Roe, Yvette (anchor); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Little, Cheryl (interviewee); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Lara, Brian (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The leader of Guyana's PNC - former President Desmond Hoyte is bringing Guyana's opposition leader Hamilton Green before the party's disciplinary committee. About 170 Haitian refugees in Miami have gone on hunger strike over unfair US immigration practices, they have vowed not to eat anything except water until they are treated like Cuban refugees. Speculation continues unabated over the possibility of premature general elections to be called in Jamaica by Prime Minister Percival Noel James Patterson. Parliamentary rejection of an agreement between the Suriname Government and two large bauxite companies is leading to large scale economic disruption in the country - the agreement was over the rate of exchange demanded by the bauxite companies a rate of 1.8 Sur guilders to the US dollar but the rate was thrown out in parliament. A record breaking partnership between Brian Lara and Richie Richardson of the West Indies team have posted an impressive reply to Australia’s mammoth first innings total 503-9 declared, which featured an unbeaten - 248:2 by Brian Lara in his maiden test century. Lara and Richardson combined to establish a new West Indies partnership in Australia of 217 runs, their marathon third record stand was also a test record for the Sydney cricket ground, that saved the match and the day. Brian Lara in an interview with BBC correspondent Reds Pereirra gives his thoughts on the condition that attributed to the West Indies victory in the match 7. (12:49-15:09)
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    Caribbean Report 05-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-05) Daly, Dennis V. (interviewee); Khanai, Rohan (interviewee); Manning, Patrick (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Robinson, A.N.R. (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Knight, K. D. (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 06-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-06) Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Chapman, Robert (interviewee); Roddock, George (interviewee); Chris, Nuttall (correspondent); Brown, Ron (interviewee); Patterson, Mildred (interviewee); Richardson, Richie (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Report of increased gun use within Britain’s Black community has sparked off new criminal links between Jamaica, New York and London - which gives British police the idea that there might be more guns in Britain’s West Indian communities than previously suspected. In an interview with Yvette Rowe, Detective, and Chief Superintendent of Scotland Yard - Robert Chapman gives his analysis of the crime situation, linking Britain’s crime situation to political crimes in Jamaica. However George Ruddock of the UK edition of the Jamaica Gleaner in an interview with Mike Jarvis strongly disagrees with Robert Chapman’s assessment. Mr. Ruddock strongly disagrees with Mr. Chapman’s assessment, stating that there is no real proof and alluding that it was inaccurate and biased. The Incoming and outgoing US administrations issued a joint statement on Haiti. The statement follows Lawrence Sidney Eagleburger, US Secretary of State and his successor Warren Christopher, collaborative efforts to support a new diplomatic UN and OAS initiative towards restoring democracy to Haiti and safeguarding the human rights for all Haitians. Correspondent Chris Nuttal reports that there is great concern of Haiti being the first major US Foreign Policy problem confronting President Clinton. Haiti was the subject of questions for Ron Brown, United States Secretary of Commerce at the first congressional confirmation hearings, was a lobbyist during the Duvalier regime (1991 coup). He stated that he believed he made a difference in Haiti’s human rights situation. The US revises its travel advisory system. This was initially as a result of Caribbean countries who found themselves singled out as a result of the rise in crime. The new system now lists every country in the world, disseminating useful information for international travelers on local health facilities to necessary travel documents of the respective country. In an interview with correspondent Mike Jarvis - Mildred Patterson, Director Citizens Emergency Centre at the US State Department reports that the new system seems fairer to all countries, and has quelled the former complaints by countries that may have felt targeted before. The new telephone advisory is a clearer system and lasts about two (2) minutes. Captain Richie Richardson in an interview with Mike Jarvis states that he believes that his team’s new score after one test match down and the day’s 3rd test draw is an indication of a new pattern for upcoming matches, and a precedent of his team’s ability to score large totals.
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    Caribbean Report 07-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-07) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Weatherhead, Clyde (interviewee); Allen, Gary (correspondent); O'Neil, Bill (interviewee); Rowe, Yvette (interviewee); Blanco, Herman (interviewee); Simmons, David (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    One of Trinidad and Tobago’s unions responds to Prime Minister Manning’s warning against militancy.Trinidad and Tobago‘s main public service union says it is willing to continue talking with government but warns that public servants need some sort of deal soon, since it’s members are owed some 3 billion TTD in back pay arrears – Debbie Ransome interviews Clyde Weatherhead, PSA Secretary General on how aggressively the union is pursuing the claim. The opposition Jamaican Labour Party continues to be dogged by public perception of remaining risks within the party some two years after the now famous gang of five issue with speculation running high in Jamaica over the possibility of snap elections - Gary Allen investigates US human rights officials say that Bill Clinton needs to deal with the cause of Haiti’s crisis not just the symptoms, correspondent Debbie Ransome interviews Bill O’Neil. In the face of severe economic constraints the Cuban government has embarked on an ambitious marketing drive targeting both traditional and non-traditional markets, using the hard sell in its international envious medical services – Yvette Rowe interviews Herman Blanco, Cuban Ambassador. The Barbados government responds to its privatization critics, and is proceeding with the sale of Government shares in several state corporations. Privatization of the state transportation system is also being considered in order to clear the debts of several of the enterprises - correspondent Sandra Baptiste interviews David Simmons, Barbados Junior Finance Minister. Voters go to the poles in Aruba tomorrow to elect a new 21 member parliament.
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    Caribbean Report 12-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-12) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Ross, Barbara (interviewee); Shaw, Peter (interviewee); Wardle, Charles (interviewee); Meade, Reuben (interviewee); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Lennox-Boyd, Mark Alexander (interviewee); Grant, Bernie (interviewee); Stout, Laverty (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    British Labour MP Barbara Ross in an interview with anchor Mike Jarvis discusses the British immigration restriction and apparent discrimination against Caribbean immigrants into Britain. MP Peter Shaw states that there is a double standard in favour of European immigrants as a result of Clause 9 of the Asylum and Immigrations Bill passed in parliament. British Foreign Officer Mark Lennox Boyd announced the change in Britain’s management plans for its Caribbean dependent territories at a meeting in Barbados. He states that the Board of Management being established by the British Government for the British dependencies is to be renamed, correspondent Sandra Baptiste interviews Mark Lennox Boyd, Reuben Meade – Montserrat’s Chief Minister and Lavity Stoutt - British Virgin Islands Chief Minister on this issue. Exiled Haitian President Jean Bertrand Aristide Jean Bertrand Aristide is warning fleeing Haitian’s of the dangers of making the perilous sea voyage to Miami in an often fruitless search for US political asylum. He said that he was upset, and encouraged the refugees to mount local resistance to the de facto government. Correspondent Gary Allen looks at the welfare of Haitian refugees in Jamaica. In Cuba some 900 Haitians are to be repatriated over the next 3 days. They are part of the group of over 1000 Haitians who arrived there last November. Correspondent Mike Jarvis reports that death row inmates in Jamaica’s St. Catherine’s prison are refusing to come out of their cells over a government decision to enforce a rule barring visitors from 11:00 am. The actions of the prisoner’s means that they are denying themselves access to food and baths. Human Rights activists in Jamaica say that enforcement of the rule effectively restricts lawyers from meeting with the inmates particularly now that they are being reclassified.
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    Caribbean Report 14-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-14) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Clinton, Bill (interviewee); Casimir, Jean (interviewee); Gary, Allen (correspondent); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Nicholls, Neville (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In a special address to the Haitian people - American President elect Bill Clinton appealed to Haitians not to travel to the US to seek refugee status. In an effort to restore democracy, improve Human Rights and discourage an exodus of Boat departures to the US – Clinton promised the Haitian people an upgrade and fair processing of refugee applications at the US embassy in Haiti. A similar appeal was made by Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide - correspondent Michael Norton reports and Mike Jarvis interviews Haiti’s US Ambassador Jean Casimir on his views about the matter. Damage assessment continued in Jamaica following the category 7 earthquake. The quake triggered additional national anxiety due to its occurrence on the anniversary of the eve of a killer quake 86 years ago – only one death was recorded in the northeastern parish of Portland. Nationwide panic caused schools and business places to close early. Prime Minister PJ Patterson called for a state of clam in light of the fact that there was relatively minimal damage - correspondent Gary Allen in Kingston reports via telephone. In an interview with correspondent Sandra Baptiste, Caribbean Development Bank President Sir Neville Nicholls said that the economic outlook for the Caribbean’s immediate future does not look good. Sir Nicholls stated that the tourism sector is targeted for the most potential growth, though it is still not guaranteed. He suggests that the region’s governments and private sector should consider lower levels of salaries and benefits versus high unemployment levels. A private sector investment mission to Trinidad and Tobago has cautioned about premature optimism of immediate foreign investment. A private sector investment mission to Trinidad and Tobago has cautioned about premature optimism of immediate foreign investment. The head of the US Government overseas private investment corporation also outlined the prospects for investment in the wider Caribbean. Robert Dragon, OPEC’s VP for Finance, while impressed by the preparations or the prospects for investment warns that is may take a long time and much negotiating before investment materializes – correspondent Tony Fraser reports. Barbados Prime Minister Erskine Sandiford announced the removal of stamp duties and consumption taxes on materials for the manufacturing sector .Correspondent Mike Jarvis reported that Barbados Prime Minister Erskine Sandiford announced the removal of stamp duties and consumption taxes on materials for the manufacturing sector. The duties had been cited as an obstacle to growth in that sector. Initial reaction from the Barbados Manufacturing Association sector suggested that they welcomed the move.
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    Caribbean Report 15-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-15) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Adams, David (correspondent); Blanchard, Ernest J. (interviewee); Burns, Larry (interviewee); Fenton, John (correspondent); Durance, Roland (interviewee); Khan, Bobby (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The US coastguard launches operation “Able Manner.” This is a major operation to intercept Haitian refugees (aka Haitian boat people) seeking asylum in the US, as a precautionary measure to save their lives. The reaction to this move is mixed. Anchor Mike Jarvis interviews professor Larry Burns on this issue and gives his views on President Clinton’s policy as a public relations disaster. In an interview, correspondent David, Adams gets the views of Ernest J. Blanchard - Captain, US Coast Guard on the US Coast Guard’s approach to operation Able Manner in dealing with the refugees. The Barbados manufacturing industry welcomed the repeal of some of the taxes waived, but wants the government to do more for them in order to stimulate the industry - Mike Jarvis reports. The Trinidad golfer Stephen Aimes is off to a good start on the European competition circuit in Madeira Island’s - Golf Open in the PGA. He was the first Caribbean player to take part in the PGA European tour, having gained the respect of the pros at the event with a share of 6th place along with 5 other players amidst the challenging strong winds on the golf course.
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    Caribbean Report 18-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-18) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Caputo, Michael (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Caputo, Dante (interviewee); Nicholls, Neville (interviewee); Boyd, Mark Lennox (interviewee); Wells, Petrie Bowen (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Khanai, Rohan (interviewee); Aimes, Stephen (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Ellis, David (correspondent); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Nerette, Joseph (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Haiti’s military back to government went ahead with parliamentary elections despite pressure from the US and other factions. United Nations Haitian Envoy - Dante Caputo held talks with Haitian politicians and military regional leaders – correspondent Michael Norton reports. In an interview with correspondent Mike Jarvis – President of the CDB, Sir Neville Nicholls warns that CARICOM can put itself at a disadvantage if it delays participation at NAFTA. Sir Nicholls warns that the longer the region waits to enter NAFTA the more difficult it becomes. British Foreign Office Minister Mark Lennox Boyd expressed concern, and warned that the Caribbean banana producers need to prepare for preferential access into Europe. In an interview with correspondent Mike Jarvis – Conservative UK MP Bowne Wells shares a more optimistic view that despite challenges in the banana industry - the solution resided in the improvement of the quality of the bananas, more cost effective and cost reduction factors and the formation of the Windward Island Banana Exporting Company (WIBEC). In Barbados the government and the media clash over the issue of press freedom. The Barbados Government says that the press is irresponsible and calls for a watchdog committee. The Barbados Journalism Association says that government is attempting to muzzle the media. Correspondent Sandra Baptiste reports as David Ellis President of the Barbados Journalism Association states in a public address states that the Law of Libel is being used as a means to censor the media, thus posing a threat to the future of media houses. The West Indies Cricket Team beat the Australian team by 4 wickets to take the World Series trophy for the 6th time. Team Manager, Rohan Khanai in an interview told correspondent Reds’ Pereira that the team’s experience in addition to Brian Lara, Carl Hooper and Ian Bishop all playing a fantastic innings ensured the victory of the West Indies. In golf Trinidadian golfer Stephen Aimes finished the Madeira Island Open tournament in 9th place, until disaster struck - correspondent Mike Jarvis reports. A Haitian delegation led by former President Joseph Nerette to meet with President elect Bill Clinton. In an interview President Nerette said that he was invited to attend the inaugural ceremony of the Clinton administration. However, an anonymous aide for the Clinton Administration stated that there were no meetings planned with the Haitians because attempts to reach a political settlement in Haiti have been entrusted to Dante Caputo - UN representative responsible for Haiti. Correspondent Mike Jarvis reports.
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    Caribbean Report 19-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-19) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Huggins, Russell (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Cédras, Raoul (interviewee); Georges, Phillip Telfer (interviewee); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In a statement in parliament Russell Huggins - Minister of National Security Trinidad and Tobago) denies allegations made by Scotland Yard that a drug cartel exists in the Trinidad and Tobago Police Force. He stated that that there was no real evidence to support these allegations - correspondent Tony Fraser reports to anchor Debbie Ransome. Death row inmates in Jamaica have called off a hunger strike protest over a change in visiting hours which prevents them from having visitors after 11:00 a.m. each day. It is speculated that the protest action which was staged for two days attracted international attention and media hype over this restriction causing the prison authorities to rescind the restriction order – correspondent Gary Allen reports. The Suriname’s economy seems to be plunging into virtual chaos as separate exchange rates are being developed for various powerful sectors, and the population is faced with near inflation, with petrol prices rising to 4 times overnight. The black market today hit a new unprecedented high of 40 guilders to 1 USD. Anchor Debbie Ransome interviews Professor and Head of the Department of Economics at Suriname University on his assessment of the economy. Haiti’s military commander - General Raoul Cédras seems set to continue blocking attempts at a political solution. He has been reported to have said that the military remains opposed to the return of exiled President Jean Bertrand Aristide, correspondent Michael Norton reports that General Cédras appears to be trying to appease both the army and Haiti’s United Nations Special Envoy - Dante Caputo. In an interview, General Cédras stated that there was no formal agreement for the return of Aristide - Debbie Ransome reports. A report conducted by the US State Department claims that the level of political violence in Haiti has declined last year (1992). However, the compile has admitted that is difficult verify how many political killings had taken place, because few were investigated by the de facto government. The integrity of Commonwealth Elections Observer Missions is coming under close scrutiny – this largely results from recent elections in Kenya monitored by a commonwealth team led by former Trinidad High Court Judge Telfer Georges. A controversy developed centering on the appointment and conduct of the Chairman of Kenya’s Elections Commission – Richard Chesoni who was accused who was accused of being in favour of the ruling party. Justice Telfer Georges expresses his views about the independence of the elections commission under Mr. Chesoni.
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    Caribbean Report 21-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-21) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Stern, Patrick (interviewee); Barrett, Ray (interviewee); Hall, Wesley Winfield (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Bernal, Richard (interviewee); Bertrand, Ian (interviewee); Wellnitz, Frank (interviewee); Cozier, Tony (correspondent); Gray, Michael (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Jamaica’s Air Traffic Controllers return to work after agreeing to abide by an order by the country’s Industrial Dispute Tribunal, but the tourism authorities there seek to repair the damage done by the strike in which more than 60 Air Traffic Controllers walked off the job over a pay dispute with government. Patrick Stern – Senior Advisor to the Air Controllers presents the case of the dissatisfied air controllers - anchor Debbie Ransome reports. Ray Barret - Chairman of the Jamaican Tourist Board describes how the strike has created economic losses and affected the Jamaican tourism industry at its peak of the winter tourism season. Barbados is concerned about the future of air access from Sweden and Canada provided by BWIA - the Trinidad airline plans to suspend the Barbados to Stockholm route with possible changes on flights to Toronto. In an interview with correspondent Sandra Baptiste - Minister of Tourism Wesley Winfield Hall believes that this could only add to problems caused by other cancelled routes. BWIA’s Managing Director – Ian Bertrand states that it was no longer feasible for BWIA to continue its Stockholm to Barbados route because of the devaluation of the Swedish currency and the recession. However the airline remains committed to continuing its Toronto Barbados flights for the winter season - correspondent Sandra Baptiste reports. Caribbean diplomats in D.C. have been trying to get the region’s agenda before President Bill Clinton’s transition team regarding the NAFTA and an enhanced Caribbean Basin Initiative. Senior Regional diplomats suggests that the Caribbean needs to keep its separate representatives in Washington D.C. Jamaica’s ambassador Richard L. Bernal feels that having more CARICOM representatives in D.C. especially - increases the Caribbean’s advantage of providing multiple opportunities and spokespersons to represent the foreign policy issues of the Caribbean region in D.C. though it may not always prove cost effective. Caribbean and other countries which offer “flags of convenience” to the shipping industry are being brought into the spotlight to defend the integrity of the service they offer. This comes in the wake of the recent disaster in Britain’s Shetland Islands involving a Liberian registered tanker. One of the main issues surrounding the grounding of the tanker which eventually spilled its cargo of oil was weather the ship and its crew was up to standards set by the International Maritime organization – Michael Gray shipping expert and writer for the Trade paper (Lloyd’s List International) and Frank Wellnitz, President of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) are interviewed by Debbie Ransome. The West Indies go into the 4th Test against Australia this Saturday bolstered by their recent victory in the World Series Cup. Commentator and correspondent Tony Cozier comments that it is clear that the current team has come of age.
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    Caribbean Report 22-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-22) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Alarcón, Ricardo (interviewee); Jackson, Jessie (interviewee); Paul, Evans (interviewee); Caputo, Dante (interviewee); Corrada del Río, Baltasar (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Pantin, Bernard (interviewee); Mullin, Christopher John (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Cuba has adopted a cautious wait and see attitude towards the new President Bill Clinton administration. President Clinton is caught between those in his party who advocate warmer relations between Cuba and those who want Fidel Castro removed - correspondent Lionel Martin interviews Cuba’s Foreign Minister - Ricardo Alarcón about the attitude of Havana to the new team in Washington and other current US foreign policy relations issues affecting Cuba, as well as Haiti. He felt that the US should not impose certain sanctions on Cuba and treat Cuba with respect. American activist – Rev. Jessie Jackson says that the Clinton administration must move quickly to restore democracy in Haiti. He criticized Clinton decision to use a naval blockade to stop an expected flood of refugees from Haiti. He also said that if something was not done soon Haitians will begin to cast themselves into the sea en masse. Meanwhile, in Port-au-Prince former mayor Evans Paul warned that Dante Cuputo - UN envoy to Haiti might be pushing too hard. Puerto Rico’s new government will maintain its links with the rest of the Caribbean, moves towards becoming a US state. Baltasar Corrada del Río - Puerto Rico’s Secretary of State of Puerto Rico’s for Overseas Caribbean Development programme - in an interview with Yvette Rowe advises that Puerto Rico won’t sever its ties with the rest of the Caribbean. He advised that because of Puerto Rico’s long history of ties with the Caribbean region and it its geo-political location it is important to trade and investment, communication, and technical development. The Puerto Rico’s Senate is debating a bill to repeal a law passed last year that makes Spanish the official language of the island. A similar bill has already been passed by the Lower House, and If the bill goes to the Senate, it would go on to conference where the two houses would work out a joint bill. This would mean that Puerto Rico would return to having two official languages – Spanish and English. Correspondent Debbie Ransome reports that Jamaican retention of the death penalty comes under fire from a senior British Opposition MP. Sir Gerald Bernard Kaufman – a senior Br opposition MP has stepped up arguments linking Jamaican’s retention of the death penalty to aid and trade with Britain. The British government has ruled out such action. The intensity of the Labour’s Party campaign against the death penalty continues to place Jamaica under the spotlight. The campaign last year was fronted by Labour MP - Christopher John Mullin. However, MP Kaufman called for the abolition of the death penalty in Jamiaca, and his petition to Prime Minister John Major to make representation in the European Community 13 members to suspend their aid and trade links to Jamaica until the island improves its human rights record which he describes as one of the worst for any democracy. Correspondent Debbie Ransome reports that an official notice offering shares in the Barbados National Oil company appeared in Britain’s Guardian newspapers. The offering of the net assets of BNOC to would be British investors was advertised as part of the divestment plans by the Barbados government. American entertainment giant Time Warner and other American companies gets involved in a plan to distribute broadcasts from this year’s Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival abroad to an international audience. For the second consecutive year Trinidad’s National Carnival Commission has sold the rights to a local media house. This year media conglomerate Caribbean Communications Network (CCN) obtained these rights and brought in overseas companies to rebroadcasts. Correspondent Tony Fraser interviews CCN’s Station Manager - Bernard Pantin on the issue of how much control that Trinidad and Tobago will keep on its Carnival.
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    Caribbean Report 28-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-28) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Core, David (correspondent); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Rose, Phillip (interviewee); Ingraham, Hubert Alexander (interviewee); Symonette, Brent (interviewee); Ainsworth, Vicki (correspondent); Fadipe, Charlotte (interviewee); Baisa, Mariel (interviewee); Mann, Jonathan (interviewee); Sands, Robert (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The latest comprehensive report on the international impact of AIDs was published by the Global Aids Policy Coalition at Harvard University. The report provides information on the trend that the virus is taking on all parts of the world, as well as future projected statistics. The Caribbean region is mentioned as one of the latest areas at risk from AIDS with some of the highest recorded rates – with a rapid increase among women. Correspondent Charlotte Fadipe reports on the findings of Dr. Jonathan Mann’s research - which states that heterosexual transmission is the major way in which AIDS is spread in the Caribbean and just under a third was caused by homosexuality and drug users five years ago. Jamaica’s Foreign and Trade Minister – David Core says that the Caribbean should continue to pursue its plans to improve its trade relations with Cuba without fear of American disapproval. Correspondent Debbie Ransome reports on the sentiments of Sen. Core who was in Havana to sign trade, tourism and drug trafficking agreements. Journalist Lionel Martin told correspondent Mike Jarvis that while the Cuban Government is sensitive towards relations between the Caribbean and the US, Havana believes there is room for improved relations without incurring the wrath of Washington. In Washington, Cuban American Lawyer - Mariel Baisa is reportedly falling behind in the nomination battle for one of Clinton’s Senior Regional post - Mr. Baisa was originally tipped to be the new Assistant Secretary of State for Latin American Affairs. However his nomination has been opposed by the powerful Miami based Cuban American National Foundation on the grounds that he may seek to negotiate with the Castro administration. A British Social Trends Survey report was published, correspondent - Mike Jarvis interviews the survey’s publication editor - Phil Rose who comments on the findings of the survey which reflects Britain as becoming an increasingly highly multiracial society. The survey also highlights the Caribbean population in Britain as having a very high rate of unemployment, incarceration, and births to unwed mothers. Petrol was once again on stream in Guadeloupe following a protest by local artisans, which was followed by a water protest. This industrial action seems to have been part of a build up to the country’s upcoming Regional Council Elections. The military intervened and brought the industrial action to an end. The Bahamian Government has designated 1993 the year of Tourism, and Prime Minister Hubert Alexander Ingraham has called for a rejuvenation of the island’s Tourism industry which has been in a slump for over two years. Declining tourism revenues has greatly affected hoteliers and contributed to unemployment in the hotel industry.In an interview with correspondent Vicki Ainsworth-Robert Sands and Bahamian Minister of Tourism - Brent Symonette noted some of the various contributing factors for the slump in the tourism industry and the strategies they plan to implement to revitalize the industry. The London Times included a note on Barbados’s change of beach vending arrangements,in an attempt to rescue sun bathers who are tired of dodging beach peddlers. The National Conservation Commission plans to set up kiosks to accommodate these beach salesmen.
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    Caribbean Report 29-01-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-01-29) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Huggins, Russell (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Cuffie, Victor (interviewee); Kaufman, Gerald (interviewee); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Odle, Peter (interviewee); Seale, David (interviewee); Howard, Michael (interviewee); Khan, Bobby (interviewee); Emmanuel, Gerard (interviewee); Cozier, Tony (correspondent); Calder, Rafael (interviewee); Caldero, Rafael (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Scotland Yard detectives investigating allegations with links to drug traffickers in the Trinidad and Tobago’s Police Force have recommended that a number of police officers be suspended. Correspondent Tony Fraser reports Russell Huggins - Minister of National Security, in an interview as stating that there was no substantial evidence of the existence of a drug cartel within the police force. However, Minister Huggins does support combating criminal elements, enforcing common drug trafficking laws within the Caribbean in order to bring to justice convicted offenders. The Regional Human Rights Organization - Caribbean Rights, an organization that strongly advocates the abolition of the death penalty; is objecting to moves in Europe to apply economic sanctions on countries regarded as violating human rights. British MP Gerald Kauffman is a firm advocate for the abolition of the death penalty. Victor Cuffie - Executive Director of Caribbean Rights says that these trade sanctions are unacceptable, he was responding to the EC move to impose trade sanctions on Jamaica. There continues to be significant disparities between experts on Barbados’s economic outlook for this year. The Barbados Economic Society forecast that the economy will grow by over 6 %. However, Peter Odle - President of the Barbados Hotel Association comments on the Central Bank growth projections of up to 2% as being too optimistic. These sentiments of a gloomy economic outlook are also shared by David Seale prominent business man and Dr. Mr. Michael Howard, UWI economist - correspondent Sandra Baptiste reports. There is a debate in the US Virgin Islands to whether it should retain its independence status or be included as a US state. Gerard Emmanuel in an interview with correspondent Mike Jarvis explains the immigration concerns and implications of voting rights eligibility. The dispute between the European Community and the Latin American Banana Exporters over banana importers into the EC is not insurmountable. President Rafael Caldero says that the Latin American exporters are likely to improve on their 60% share of the EC banana market over the next ten years. The West Indies have won all three of their Test appearances, and the scene for the deciding Test match between the West Indies and Australia is set for a thrilling finale - correspondent Tony Cozier reports.
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    Caribbean Report 01-02-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-02-01) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Adams, David (correspondent); Caputo, Dante (inteviewee); Christopher, Warren (interviewee); Cédras, Raoul (interviewee); Vendrell, Francis (interviewee); Bennendijk, Chandra van (interviewee); Bishop, Ian (interviewee); Fraser, Henry (interviewee); Norville, Keith (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    United Nations Haitian Special Envoy - Dante Caputo has returned to Haiti to meet with political and military leaders for more talks about the restoration of democracy to Haiti, but the military backed government is already showing signs of reneging on an earlier commitment to allow international human rights observers into the country. Mr. Caputo traveling with Francesc Vendrell –UN Director of Political Affairs met with acting Haitian President - Marc Louis Bazin and the military high command led by General Raoul Cédras. He also met with Warren Christopher – the new American Secretary of State for discussions - correspondent David Adams reports. About 100 wealthy Haitians joined in a demonstration backing the provisional government in opposing the plan to send international observers to monitor human rights in the country. A number of Haitian refugees classified as political refugees - who are suffering from the AIDS virus are being kept at the Guantanamo naval base in Cuba are already are protesting US government regulations which prevents people affected with the AIDS virus from entering the US. They are protesting by sleeping outside and refusing food. Despite an agreement between the Suriname government and bauxite companies operating there which would guarantee a supply of hard currency; the country’s economic problems and inflation are far from over, as prices continue to rise as a result of the high exchange rate demanded by the bauxite companies. In response, the trade and business sectors have also raised their prices - correspondent Chandra van Binnendijk reports. Economist in Barbados continue to grapple with weather the economy is likely to grow this year – doubts have been raised as to how the key tourism sector will perform in an interview with correspondent Sandra Baptiste Peter Odle - President of the Barbados Hotel Association warns that growth prospects doesn’t look promising. In an interview with correspondent Mike Jarvis, Constable Keith Norville of the Barbados Police Association explains that factors such as - crimes against tourists, shortcomings within the police service and compensations packages for the Barbados police officers are also linked to the decline in the tourism industry. The link between health care delivery and structural adjustment porogrammes will be established at an international medical conference in the British Virgin Islands. Hypertension and the IMF is just one of a number of topics to be discussed by several eminent, regional, and international health care professionals. In an interview with correspondent Mike Jarvis, Dr. Henry Fraser - Prof. of Medicine and Therapeutics at the UWI – Barbados explains the economic implications to the health sector. Sweet victory for the West Indies against Australia in the Test Series and have retained the Sir Frank Worrell trophy. The team won the series 2-1, with bowler Curtly Ambrose. Sweet victory for the West Indies against Australia in the Test Series. The team won the series 2-1, and have retained the Sir Frank Worrell trophy with bowler Curtly Ambrose (Curtly Elconn Lynwall Ambrose) being the architect of the victory in this Test Series. Ian Bishop captured 6 for 40 in the final day of the Test. A very pleased West Indies Team Captain - Richie Richardson paid public tribute to his team’s resilience and determination towards achieving their victory.
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    Caribbean Report 02-02-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-02-02) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Dodwell, David (interviewee); Caputo, Dante (interviewee); Morris, Robert Bobby (interviewee); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Baptiste, Sandra (correspondent); Rotberg, Robert I. (interviewee); Spock, Benjamin McLane (interviewee); Core, David (interviewee); Smith, Wayne (interviewee); Osborne, John (interviewee); Tuitt, Noel (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The Caribbean and other developing countries have been increasingly marginalized by foreign investors. A report from the OECD states that there was a fall from 25% - 19% in the past ten years, with dwindling access to bank lending - causing developing countries to increase their reliance on foreign investment. Mike Jarvis interviews David Dodwell – World Trade Editor with Britain’s Financial Times newspaper, who expresses his economic predictions of the results of the OECD report for the Caribbean region. UN envoy Dante Caputo received a less than warm welcome into Haiti by anti Aristride supporters. In an interview with Debbie Ransome, Robert I. Rotberg - US Observer of the 1990 elections in Haiti - expresses his views on the consequences of military action in Haiti, and the protest towards Dante Caputo’s visit to Haiti. There is mounting speculation in Barbados that the British company Booker Tate could take over the country’s problem plagued sugar industry. This has raised much anxiety among sugar workers and signs of resistance by local companies bidding for the job. David Thompson – Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance announced that an interim arrangement has been proposed to coincide with the transfer of assets and management to two newly formed – government companies. The Barbados Sugar industry - Dr. Anthony Brathwaite - Chairman of the Barbados Agricultural Management Company said that no firm arrangements have been put into place for the interim management of the sugar industry. The Barbados Worker’s Union President - Robert Bobby Morris told Caribbean Report that the union is pressing for severance payment for workers by the end of March - correspondent Sandra Baptiste reports. World renowned pediatrician - Dr. Benjamin McLane Spock has joined a campaign aimed at getting the 30 year US Trade embargo against Cuba lifted. Dr. Spock has taken a shipment to medical supplies to Cuba to highlight what he said was an unjust US policy towards Cuba and was politically unsound, since Cuba presented no threat to the US. The American Religious Organization - Pastors for Peace has also mounted another shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba. The Jamaican Foreign Minister – David Core on a visit to Cuba said that his country was hoping to improve its trade and ties with Cuba. In an interview with correspondent Debbie Ransome, Dr. Wayne Smith – Head of Cuban Studies at the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, expresses his views on the negative socio-political and economic impact of maintaining the embargo. Former Montserrat Chief Minister - John Osborne and his Agriculture Minister - Noel Tuitt were acquitted of corruption charges in the local High Court. They were both charged with misconduct in public office and conspiring to obtain money for a land license – correspondent Debbie Ransome reports.
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    Caribbean Report 03-02-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-02-03) Jarvis, Mike (anchor); Grant, Eddie (interviewee); Leggett, Jeremy (interviewee); Ellis, John (interviewee); Knight, K. D. (interviewee); Kaufman, Gerald (interviewee); Patterson, P. J. (interviewee); Pickersgill, Robert Dixon (interviewee); Allen, Gary (correspondent); Osborne, John (interviewee); Eggar, Tim (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The environmental pressure group – Green peace is urging Caribbean insurance companies to join its lobby against fossil fuels. In an interview with correspondent Mike Jarvis, Dr. Jeremy Leggett - geologist and environmental campaigner for Greenpeace warns of the dangers climate related losses caused by fossil fuel.John Ellis – CBE Chairman and CEO of Fyffes wholesale group in an interview with Mike Jarvis reported a 5% increase in pre tax profits. Mr. Ellis also noted that Caribbean regional profit bananas contributed significantly to this year’s growth despite more difficult trading conditions. Jamaica’s National Security Minister K.D. Knight has hit back at the British Opposition Labour Party for its stance on Jamaica’s death penalty. In response Snr. British MP Gerard Kauffman – says it’s not just the death penalty issue but also the inhumane amount of time that inmates spend on death row. The Jamaican Daily Gleaner Newspaper red headlines - “Sex Talk by Phone” created a sex talk row scandal between Jamaican Prime Minister PJ Patterson and Robert Dixon Pickersgill (aka Booby Pickersgill) – Public Utilities Minister Jamaica regarding granting a proposed license for an adult entertainment network - correspondent Gary Allen reports. John Osborne Former Chief Minister of Montserrat has resumed his criticisms of the British Governor after being been acquitted of corruption and conspiracy charges. He says that the investigation by Scotland Yard was part of a British Government attempt to get rid of him. He also stated race politics against Montserrat was an issue. Tim Eggar – British Foreign Office Minister defends the British Government’s stance on the allegations and Britain’s relationship with its dependent territories. Internationally renowned Guyanese born pop star Eddie Grant is recovering in a Georgetown hospital after falling critically ill while on vacation with his mother.
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    Caribbean Report 04-02-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-02-04) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Draper, Gordon (interviewee); Mc Leod, Errol (interviewee); Caputo, Dante (interviewee); Adams, David (correspondent); Hakim, Peter (interviewee); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Burnett, Charles (interviewee); Waldron, Michael (interviewee); Richardson, Richie (interviewee); Bakka, Leif (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Major Trade Unions in Trinidad and Tobago are preparing massive protest against structural adjustment policies being adopted by the PNM government of Prime Minister Patrick Manning, and the government’s decision to defer payment of salary increases to public servants. The unions are also predicting large scale retrenchment as a result of these measures – correspondent Tony Fraser reports on the views of Gordon Draper and Errol McLeod - President General of the OWTU. A naval blockade of Haiti could be the final result of continued stalling of negotiations of the country’s de facto regime. Analysts looking at the Haitian crisis say the United Nations envoy Dante Caputo is being pushed in the direction of the harder options – correspondent David Adams reports. The United States policy towards Cuba seems unlikely to change if members of the congress have anything to do with it. Peter Hakim - Senior Acting President of Inter-American Dialogue made a presentation to the US House Panel on Wednesday to urge reconciliation with a Cuba that is no longer a threat to the US fell on deaf ears. Two Caribbean leaders are scheduled to Eugenia Charles of Dominica and Erskine Sandiford of Barbados to meet with Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore on the occasion of the 44th Annual Prayer Breakfast hosted by the US President. St. Maarten and other Dutch territories in the northern Caribbean can soon have their positions changed to give them greater status in the European Community. Senior Dutch and local government officials are to meet at a meeting chaired by Dutch Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers and the Dutch Minister of Aruban and Antillean Affairs Ernst Hirsch Ballin to make the islands of St. Maarten, Saber and St. Eustatius a province of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. However, reactions to the proposal in St. Maarten have been mixed. Top Caribbean medical expert Dr. Michael “Mickey” Waldron, Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI- Barbados has challenged the projections of the rate of increase of AIDs cases in the region as projected by the Harvard Based Global Aids Coalition. In an interview with correspondent Debbie Ransome, Dr. Waldron says that based on research conducted, there is s strong likely hold of a twenty fold increase of AIDS cases in the region.
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    Caribbean Report 08-02-1993
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1993-02-08) Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); Holford, David (interviewee); Brathwaite, Nicholas (interviewee); Persaud, Yesu (interviewee); Hunt, Conrad (interviewee); Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Eckert, Timothy (correspondent); Bhola, Ronnie (correspondent); Johnson, Andy (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    At the opening of a two day conference in Georgetown, Dr. Yesu Persaud Co-Chairman Guyana’s Private Sector Commission makes strong criticism about the region’s private sector being left out of trading negations. He noted that CARICOM needed less academic discussion and suggested that more power be given to the CARICOM Secretariat. Prime Minister Cheddi Jagan shares his sentiments as well– correspondent Yvette Rowe. The West Indies team has gotten a chance to view both white and black South Africa during its first official tour and charity match there. Conrad Hunt former Vice Captain comments and correspondent Timothy Eckert reports. Tougher sanctions are on the way for Haiti from the US and Canada to bring about a return to democracy, after failed diplomacy attempts by US Envoy Dante Caputo - correspondent Michael Norton reports. 300 public workers in Grenada are scheduled to be retrenched by mid-year by Prime Minister’s Nicholas Brathwaite administration. In an interview with correspondent Ronnie Bhola - PM Brathwaite discusses the possible impact of the retrenchment on the incumbent government - saying that he believes the government is stable enough to survive the execution of structural adjustment programme. The Manning administration faces massive trade union protest. It was undoubtedly the strongest worker force and solidarity that Trinidad and Tobago has seen since after the first 90 days of the ANR Robinson administration which began to feel the effect of unpopularity which eventually drove it from office in 1991 –correspondent Andy Johnson reports. Popular Guyanese born singer - Eddie Grant travelled to London for medical tests.