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Caribbean Report 30-01-1998
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-01-30) Greaves, Keith Stone (anchor); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); May, Steve (correspondent); Lamb, Tom (interviewee); Holder, Jean (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (interviewee); Fletcher, Raphael (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Olson, Robert (interviewee); Clare, Irwine (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In the wake of the abandoned cricket test match in Sabina Park, Jamaica, scores of cricket fans await refunds on their tickets. British and Caribbean media reactions to the events at Sabina Park are reported. Meanwhile, England and Wales Cricket Board announced that they will be seeking compensation for English fans that traveled to Jamaica for the test. President of Caribbean Tourism Organization, Jean Holder comments on what this incident means for sports tourism in the region. Sports commentator Joseph Reds Pereira calls for more involvement from the West Indies Cricket Board in terms of pitch preparation in the region. CARICOM has announced plans to set up a diplomatic mission in South Africa. Grenada's Foreign Minister Dr. Raphael Fletcher comments on the trade prospects between the countries. A Federal Judge questions whether the US State Department is illegally refusing to issue visas on the basis of skin color. Irwine Clare, a Caribbean immigrant advocate, declares the information confirms what many Caribbean people already suspected.