1995 July-December CR

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    Caribbean Report 12-10-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-10-12) Richards, Ken (anchor); Smith, Clifford (correspondent); Walters, Ron (interviewee); Rush, George (correspondent); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Roopnarine, Rupert (interviewee); McCallion, Kathryn (interviewee); Carrington, Edwin (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report the European Commission has approved changes to the controversial EU banana regime. These proposals are additional modifications to soften the criticisms against the regime. In the US, Federal and other officials are preparing for the planned Million Man March in Washington organized by the Nation of Islam. Professor Ron Walters of Howard University comments on the significance of the march. In Bermuda, there is a call for black men to stay away from work and form a march to coincide with the Washington action. In Guyana, there is growing complaints about the make-up of the commission of inquiry into the Omai Goldmine cyanide spill. The Working People's Alliance (WPA), Rupert Roopnarine expresses concern about the time table for the commission. CARICOM and Canadian officials meet to review issues of common interests and to bolster trade and economic relations between these states. In Washington there were continued attacks against Haiti's President Jean Bertrand Aristide during discussions on developments in Haiti. Russia is keen to complete an agreement with Cuba concerning its nuclear industry amidst US criticisms. Tinidadian-born broadcaster Trevor McDonald is to head a team set up by government to improve standards in spoken English.
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    Caribbean Report 13-10-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-10-13) Richards, Ken (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Dookeran, Winston (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Farrakhan, Louis (interviewee); Page, Clarence (interviewee); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Markham, Adam (interviewee); Callander, Bruce (interviewee); Roberts, Andy (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report a form of electoral accommodation in Trinidad is threatening the chances of the ruling People's National Movement (PNM) holding on to power. Leader of the National Alliance for Reconstruction (NAR), A.N.R. Robinson and Opposition Leader Basdeo Panday of the United National Congress (UNC), began talks on unity in order to fight the monolith that is the PNM. In Jamaica, Edward Seaga, Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and former JLP Chairman Bruce Golding quarrel about who controls the Central St. Catherine seat. In the US there is growing concern over the Million Man March in Washington by black American men. However, the real controversy is over the march organizer Louis Farrakhan, a radical black Muslim leader. The Trade Union Congress, one of Britain's largest trade unions, has pointed to high levels of racial discrimination within Britain's labour market. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Adam Markham comments that more should be done to protect the environment from the hurricanes that ravage the Caribbean region. In cricket, the West Indies face an uphill task to make it to the finals following their second defeat to Pakistan. Team manager Andy Roberts talks about what went wrong. In Haiti residents are gearing up to celebrate a year since President Jean Bertrand Aristide was restored to office.
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    Caribbean Report 16-10-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-10-16) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Shabazz, Betty (interviewee); Nazel, Joe (interviewee); Rodney, Karl (interviewee); Lewis, Nicole (interviewee); Beckles, Hilary (interviewee); Malveaux, Julianne (interviewee); Clarke, Una (interviewee); Farrakhan, Louis (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this special edition, Caribbean Report examines what has changed from 1963 to 1995 as hundred of thousands of black men gather on Washington for the Million Man March. The march was organized by the Nation of Islam to affirm self-respect and protest the conditions faced by black America. Yvette Collymore reports on the size and mood of the crowds in Washington. A number of prominent black Americans address the rally. Joe Nazel of Los Angeles Wave newspaper and Karl Rodney, editor of New York's Carib News newspaper comment on the impact the march is having outside of Washington. Hilary Beckles, Professor at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, comments on the significance of this march for the Caribbean. The Nation of Islam also made a call for black women to stay at home which has led to a range of reactions. Dr. Julianne Malreaux, a black economist comments that there were some women who rejected this call. New York City Councilwoman Una Clarke comments on what the follow up to this momentum would be. The final word goes to the organizer of the march, Louis Farrakhan as he indicates where he sees this event leading.
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    Caribbean Report 17-10-1995
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-10-17) Richards, Ken (anchor); Nelson, Francis (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Rambalis, Jose (interviewee); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Farrakhan, Louis (interviewee); Crombie, Roger (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Gomes, Ralph (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Kasinitz, Philip (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    In this report St. Lucia's Deputy Policy Commissioner Francis Nelson hoped that the death penalty would serve as a deterrent after the hanging of convicted criminal Joseph Solomon. Pete Ninvalle reports on whether this hanging signals a return to capital punishment in St. Lucia. While US Senators discussed the Helms-Burton bill aimed at tightening the US embargo against Cuba, condemnation of this bill came from the 5th Summit of Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese leaders. In Guyana, reports on alleged secret talks with the Venezuelan government over the border dispute issue were denied. Haiti's Prime Minister Smarck Michel has resigned since he was under fire for sweeping plans to sell off state-run enterprises. Lessons from Washington's Million Man March are examined as analysts ask what happens next? In Britain, the local branch of the Nation of Islam called on blacks to wake up. Meanwhile, in Washington, some black Americans had their say in response to the Million Man March. From Marcus Garvey to Colin Powell, a Caribbean background appears to help black Americans. Leslie Goffe reports on the Caribbean connection of black American leaders.