1995 July-December CR

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    Caribbean Report 09-10-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-10-09) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Daly, Margaret (interviewee); Osana, Roy (correspondent); Powell, Colin (interviewee); MacGregor, Sue (correspondent); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Major, John (interviewee); Erwin, Jack (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report Trinidad and Tobago's Finance Minister Wendell Mottley makes a personal decision not to seek re-election. A.N.R. Robinson is recalled to lead the National Alliance for Reconstruction (NAR) and there are talks of an alliance between the NAR and the major opposition party, the United National Congress (UNC). British development agencies have launched a campaign to block proposals by the Overseas Development Agency (ODA) to cut bilateral aid. Hugh Crosskill reports on the implications for the Caribbean. American General Colin Powell comments that he is under a great deal of pressure to decide on whether or not to run as a Presidential candidate in the US. Sue MacGregor reports on the black/white divide in the US. Britain's ruling Conservative Party assemble to choose candidates for their general elections due next year. The chances of minority politicians on the Tory ticket are examined as the party leader John Major calls for greater ethnic representation. The former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was exposed as a racist, has incurred the anger of some Bermuda residents just by being on the island. A British bachelor Ian Jackson pocketed 3.1 million pounds after hitting the lottery jackpot.
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    Caribbean Report 27-09-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-27) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); Donnelly, Brian (interviewee); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Fletcher, Pascal (correspondent); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Seaga, Edward (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Rodney, Karl (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report, Guyana's President Cheddi Jagan states he is pressing ahead to obtain as quickly as possible a report from a commission of inquiry into the cyanide spill at the Omai Goldmines. In Washington, the NAFTA Parity Bill to give the Caribbean equal arrangement with NAFTA was dropped. However, US Ambassador, Brian Donnelly comments that the bill has not been completely lost. Trinidad and Tobago plans to step up investment in Cuba and proposes a trade mission in the near future. Ambassador Donnelly argues that this does not change Trinidad's relationship with the US. Environment Ministers from Latin America and the Caribbean oppose the US embargo on Cuba, at a regional meeting. Cuba argues that the US embargo has directly affected its ability to tackle environmental problems. Meanwhile, the fourteenth storm of this turbulent hurricane season, tropical storm Noel will veer away from the region. Hurricane-affected St. Martin puts its recovery efforts in high gear as costs could spiral unless they capture a part of the vital winter tourist season. The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Leader Edward Seaga accuses former party Chairman Bruce Golding of promoting the JLP's positions as his own in a bid to form a third political party. British tabloid press has been paying attention to Colin Powell's white heritage as the black media examines his Caribbean roots amid speculation that he will make a bid for the White House.
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    Caribbean Report 29-09-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-29) Orr, Carol (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Mottley, Wendell (interviewee); Arthur, Owen (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Scott, Jerry (interviewee); Gonsalves, Ralph (interviewee); Beache, Vincent (interviewee); Caroit, Jean Michel (correspondent); Black, Richard (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report Trinidad and Tobago Finance Minister Wendell Mottley is not very optimistic that the NAFTA Parity bill will receive urgent US attention. In St. Vincent, Jerry Scott, Minister of Communication and Works argues that there is no need for integrity legislation. However, Deputy Opposition Leader Dr. Ralph Gonsalves states he is surprised by Mr. Scott's comments as Prime Minister Mitchell is in favour of integrity legislation. On the issue of freedom of the press, Mr. Scott also comments that there is no need for reform while the Opposition Leader Vincent Beache states that absolute freedom is not an entirely true description of St. Vincent's electronic media. In Antigua, the economy is feeling the strain from the passage of hurricane Luis. The government announced a shortfall in revenue amidst fears that some civil servants may be laid off. The Dominican Republic holds its primaries to elect a successor to President Joaquin Balaguer. The two main ruling party candidates are Jacinto Peynado and Carlos Morales Troncoso. In the US, a recent opinion poll has found former Joint Chiefs of Staff, Colin Powell would comfortably beat President Clinton in a two-way contest. In Caribbean cricket a number of calls have been made on the West Indies Cricket Board to make clear the reasons behind the omissions of Carl Hooper and Kenneth Benjamin from the squad. Hugh Crosskill examines the background to the story and suggests the way things might turn out.