1997 January-June CR

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Caribbean Report 01-04-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-04-01) Richards, Ken (anchor); Mc Hugh, Margaret (interviewee); Sale, Chris (interviewee); Pierre, Kathy (interviewee); Hughes, Jane (interviewee); Ismael, Odeen (interviewee); Ramphal, Shridath (interviewee); White, James (interviewee); Lara, Brian (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
The Clinton administration tightens immigrations laws. Next, Caribbean diplomats in Washington as well as the Caribbean community in the United States expresses concerned that Caribbean people resident in the United States will lose welfare benefits under the new laws as well as travelling in and out of the US may become a major problem. Next, the new appointed negotiator for the Caribbean Community gives his views on the World Trade Organisation interim report and its effects on the Caribbean banana producers. Next, Montserratians are struggling to cope with the continuing activities of Soufriere Hills. Next, in Britain a new Birmingham based fourth party joins Britain’s election race. It vows to take the interest of the ethnic communities to the forefront of the political agenda. Finally, acting captain of the West Indies team Brian Lara leads the team to a sensational win over India in Barbados.
Caribbean Report 01-05-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-05-01) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Gibb, Tom (correspondent); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
The polls are closed and exit results are coming up. The polls are indicating a Labour victory. The disenchantment of Britain’s young black and Afro-Caribbean voters is discussed. They believe that the system ignores their wishes and aspirations. However, some think differently and hope their vote makes a difference on issues that matter to them. A Jamaican black academic is interviewed on the black voter apartheid and a black family is visited to get their views. How black candidates will fare in the elections is discussed. Next, Trinidadian and Vincentian rescuers find a part of the wreckage of a private aircraft that crashed into the Caribbean Sea shortly after takeoff from St Vincent. Six were on board the aircraft at the time. They were cricket lovers who went to St Vincent to support the West Indies cricket team. In this segment hundreds of thousands of people are taking part in May Day marches in Cuba. Next, the atmosphere in Britain anticipating a Labour victory is given and the voice of people in East London is heard. They emphasise on the need for black people to come out and vote so that they can get a voice. Black voters are going out to vote but are still feeling neglected. It is noted that the Labour Party can no longer take the black vote for granted. It is changing over the last few years and there are now both Black Conservative as well as Labour candidates. More professional blacks are leaning toward the Conservative Party and there is a more sophisticated approach in the black community as to who they would vote.
Caribbean Report 02-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-02) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Arthur, Owen (interviewee); Morton, Martin (correspondent); Golden, Lauren (interviewee); Carr, Lee (correspondent); Downes, Richard (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Caribbean Media Association hopes to achieve two goals in 1997 – greater freedom of movement for journalists in the Caribbean and the establishment of a Press Complaint Commission. Owen Arthur discusses the need for freedom of movement of nationals in the Caribbean region. Secondly, the request to remove Haiti’s Prime Minister Rene Preval has greeted the Preval’s government in the New Year. US President, Bill Clinton is to visit St. Thomas on a family vacation and the Clinton’s unofficial visit is highlighted. The cardinal representing the Italian clergy is visiting Cuba and the cardinal’s visit is discussed in detail. The next segment covers the coloured of South African celebrating a unique festival, the Coon Carnival and the history and description of the carnival is given. On New Year’s Day a ferry load of tourists visited the notorious Robben Island Prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his sentence. The report concludes with the new Secretary General of the UN, Kofi Annan beginning his new term by promising reform of the world body and he further discusses how this reform could be achieved
Caribbean Report 02-04-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-02) Richards, Ken (anchor); Naranjo, Fernando (interviewee); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Lutchman, Joan (interviewee); Blunt, Elizabeth (correspondent); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Simoes, Rene (interviewee); Warner, Jack (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Caribbean Communities Ambassadors in Washington have raised concerns about the new immigration laws in the United States. Next, Japan says that the Cuban Foreign Minister is to visit Tokyo later this year and the hostage issue in Peru maybe discussed during the visit. Next, an earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale was felt in several regional states including Tobago, St Vincent and Guyana. In the following, St Lucia’s Prime Minister along with his Caricom colleagues have lobbied hard for the future of Caribbean bananas. They fear that the eroding of preferential market taxes could mean drastic results for banana republics with little alternatives. Next, the place of the Caribbean in world tourism is among the subjects to be addressed at a major conference on tourism in the Caribbean which will be held in Nassau, Bahamas. Addressing the conference are the prime ministers of Jamaica, Barbados, Jamaica and St Kitts/Nevis. Finally, the coach of the Jamaican football team has strongly defended its players who were involved in a pitch battle on the field with players from the Mexican Club, Toros Neza in Mexico.
Caribbean Report 02-05-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-05-02) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Fish, Jim (correspondent); Coke, Robin (interviewee); Morris, Yvette (interviewee); Grant, Bernie (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Laurent, Edwin (interviewee); Scantlebury, Andrew (interviewee); Joseph, Emmett (correspondent); Gibb, Tom (correspondent); Robin, David (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
A day after the British general elections and the public is still digesting the implications of the results. Labour has swept into office with the biggest majority that they ever had, while the Conservatives are taking stock of a shattering defeat that left them temporarily leaderless and split over Europe. Britain’s new Foreign Secretary said that along with Europe, improving relations with the Commonwealth would also be a priority. They would be arguing for a better deal with Europe for Caribbean bananas. Immigration and entry into Europe would be one of the issues that the Afro-Caribbean community may take up with the new government. Next, a group of Euro-MPs are about to visit four Caribbean banana producing states to get a better grasp of the importance of EU banana regime to ACP countries and EU suppliers. Next, Cuba’s President has predicted a lower than expected Cuban sugar harvest this year due to the effects of hurricane Lili and the tightening of the US embargo. Next, divers are still searching for the bodies off the coast of St Vincent. A Trinidad airplane carrying cricket fans crashed into the sea. Finally, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that the British government would be guilty of inhumane treatment if it deported a dying man to his birth place in St Kitts. The man a convicted drug courier who was ordered by the Immigration Authorities to be returned home has only weeks to live after being diagnoses with aids.
Caribbean Report 03-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-03) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Samaroo, Lloyd (interviewee); Morgan, Dennis (interviewee); Daniel, Mc Clair (interviewee); Pierre, Philip (interviewee); Bennett, Louise (interviewee); Saunders, Ramsey (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Eizenstat, Stuart (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Mangal, Henry (interviewee); Irish, George (interviewee); Bennett, Louise; The British Broadcasting Corporation
The first segment discusses the struggle between Republic Bank Limited and CLICO Insurance Company in Trinidad and Tobago giving the Chairman and Executive Director’s views on the financial bid. The following segment discusses the Helms-Burton Act between the US and Cuba in which US President Bill Clinton continues the freeze. The law penalises non-US companies that conduct business in Cuba and the report also examines the implication of the act on Cuba. The next segment reports on the International Campaign Greenpeace stance as the transhipment of nuclear waste is being shipped through the Caribbean. The upcoming general elections in St. Lucia and the important role youths would play in its outcome are also highlighted. The report concludes with the place of Caribbean speech in the English language and the Caribbean English recognition in the US.
Caribbean Report 03-02-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-02-03) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Joseph, Francis (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); John, Vincent (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Taylor, Mark (interviewee); Walsh, Courtney (interviewee); Lloyd, Clive (interviewee); Caroit, Jean-Michel (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Haiti’s Foreign Minister is meeting with officials of the Dominican Republic in an attempt to resolve their disagreement over the deportation of Haitians from the neighbouring country. Haiti’s pre-carnival celebrations have turned sour. In the following, the issue of poverty in Dominica is addressed. Next, the European Union is pressing the World Trade Organisation to appoint a panel to hear the EU complaint against the US Helms-Burton law. Finally, Australian Captain Mark Taylor has accused the West Indies vice-captain Brian Lara of being an antagonist.
Caribbean Report 03-03-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-03) Richards, Ken (anchor); Nagamootoo, Moses (interviewee); Kissoon, Freddie (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (anchor); Clarke, Richard (interviewee); Gibb, Tom (correspondent); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Birns, Larry (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
As Guyana’s President, Cheddi Jagan, condition worsens, Guyana may have to look for a new Head. A new report in the United States has given the Caribbean a mixed review in terms of its efforts to fight illicit drug trafficking. The United States and Barbados have tried to play down the controversy over a visit by an envoy of President Bill Clinton. Antigua’s Prime Minister is said to be unhappy that Richard Clarke of Mr Clinton’s National Security Council is visiting individual states rather than meeting them as a group. The President of Peru, Alberto Fujimori, visits Cuba and the Dominican Republic to help resolve the hostage crisis in Lima. The student body of the University of the West Indies, St Augustine, has brought the campus to a standstill. Among other things, they are outraged about the killing of one of its students in a classroom. They blame it on the lack of proper security.
Caribbean Report 03-04-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-04-03) Gordon, Ken (anchor); Smith, Lew (correspondent); Lewis, Vaughn (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Alllen-Young, Grace (interviewee); Salvalle, Olette (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
There is a high degree of uneasiness on Grenada’s industrial front as workers employed with the Canadian Company, Janin Construction have walked off the job. Next, St Lucia and the other Windward Islands plan to make their concerns over the future of bananas known to President Bill Clinton at a meeting of regional heads with the US leader next month. Next, there has been growing opposition in Guyana to the government’s renaming of the country international airport. In this segment, at least eighty five Haitian children have died after taking contaminated cough medicine imported from Europe. Officials say that medicines that are unacceptable in the developed world should not be made available in poorer countries. Next, Haiti is preparing for local government elections on Sunday. Interest in these elections are reported to be very low. However, the elections is considered very important in bringing authority to parts of the country where it is lacking. Finally, in cricket one of Trinidad and Tobago’s all-rounders have been named one of Wisden’s five cricketers of the year. This is on the basis of his outstanding all round performance in last year’s English Country Championships.
Caribbean Report 04-02-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-02-04) Richards, Ken (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); McClean, Hector (interviewee); Ryan, Selwyn (interviewee); Parry, Joseph (interviewee); Shiels, Susan (interviewee); King, Peter (interviewee); Gibb, Tom (correspondent); Alibhai-Brown, Yasmin (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Trinidad and Tobago confirmed today that Minister Extraordinaire, A.N.R. Robinson, in the coalition regime is the government’s nominee for the president of the republic. However, the opposition has its own presidential candidate in the person of High Court Judge, Anthony Lucky. In the following, the Nevis Reformation Party is in election mode although local elections are not constitutionally due until July. Secession of Nevis to secede from St. Kitts will be one of the election issues. Next, the US Agricultural Consular based in the Dominican Republic says that the Caribbean represents an important export market for American food and beverages. However, the permanent representative for the Jamaican Agricultural Society shared different views. In the next segment, Cuban education system is on show this week at an education conference. Cuba’s health and education systems are still seen as models by many in the region and the rest of the developing world. Also, Cuba has again reacted to a report from the US government which outlines plans for a democratic transition in the country. A document published that the US government says it would cost billions of dollars to fund the return of democratic rule once President Fidel Castro let the US in.
Caribbean Report 04-03-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-04) Richards, Ken (anchor); Allen, Don (interviewee); Patterson, P. J. (interviewee); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (anchor); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Ismael, Odeen (interviewee); Thomas, Moya (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Jamaica’s Chamber of Commerce says that it has serious problems with the crime situation and is willing to contribute to the efforts to reduce violence on the island. Next, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, P.J. Patterson has called for a regional agreement with the United Sated to fight gun smuggling in Jamaica. Next, Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Minister says bilateral talks being held with the United States envoy is just a prelude to a meeting between the US official and the Community of Caricom Ministers. In this segment, there is hope that the Caribbean will see a decrease in the drug trafficking problem. The hope is based on the impending implementation of a regional anti-narcotic action plan with significant backing from the European Union and the United States. Next, synthetic drugs are becoming a major problem because of the increase in trade and consumption, according to a warning by the International Narcotics Control Board. Next, according to reports coming out of Guyana’s Washington Embassy, President Jagan remains in an extremely critical condition. Finally, Due to their economic embargo against Cuba, the United States is being accused of being responsible for the alleged deplorable conditions in Cuban hospitals. However, they are dismissing such allegations.
Caribbean Report 04-04-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-04-04) Richards, Ken (anchor); Smith, Lew (correspondent); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (anchor); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Daniel, Alvin (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Opposition MP’s in Grenada walked out of the island’s parliament during a debate of a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Keith Mitchell’s, New National Party. Next, a Cuban/American drug smuggler has told Congressional investigators that he contributed money to President Bill Clinton’s campaign. He also explained how a leading Democratic fund-raiser solicited funds from him in the Cuban capital of Havana. The fund-raiser hoped to convince the Clinton administration to end the US embargo against Cuba. Next, Trinidad and Tobago national airline, BWIA continues to have serious problems on its New York route. Passengers are stranded for extended periods of time because some of its aircrafts are taken out of service for repairs. The Finance Minister, says it is a typical example of privatisation gone wrong. Next, a judge in Honduras is deciding whether a former Haitian police chief should be extradited to the United States on drug charges. US officials want to take him to Miami to face charges of involvement in drug smuggling between Haiti and the United States. Still in Haiti, the United National Security Council has confirmed that the United Nationals peace keepers will stay in Haiti until the end of July and then leave. During a period of decline when pundits were predicting their demise, trade unions in the Caribbean are undergoing something of a resurgence. The Caribbean Congress of Labour says that the membership is rising and unions are gaining new seats in the corridors of power. In this segment, the people of Montserrat are trying to deal with life under the volcano. Britain’s Channel 4 television is schedule to screen a documentary on the difficulties faced by Montserratians in and out the country. In the final segment, cricket may not be a traditional American sport but there are hopes that there will be a United States team in the Shell Sandal Tournament.
Caribbean Report 05-02-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-02-05) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Longchamp, Fritz (interviewee); Seignoret, Clarence (interviewee); Manning, Patrick (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Marksman, Somari (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Biting IMF austerity measures in Dutch St. Martin has sent gas prices there soaring. The island’s administration has sent a delegation of commissioners to meet with the Antillean prime minister in an attempt to resolve the crisis. Next, after talks between the two countries an agreement between Haiti and the Dominican Republic has been reached on the question of the repatriation of Haitian refugees. The borders between the two countries are to be monitored by international organisations. Following, the Opposition Leader and the People’s National Movement want to continue consultation with Prime Minister, Basdeo Panday on the issue of a replacement for outgoing Head of State. They believe that Mr. Robinson’s involvement in politics disqualifies him from holding the executive type office of president. Next, former President of Dominica Sir Clarence Seignoret believes there is no reason why former Prime Minister, A.N.R. Robinson cannot become president. He was asked if the thinks that Mr. Robinson was too closely associated with party politics to bring the necessary impartiality of the office. Finally, black and white Americans are again sharply divided over the outcome of former American football superstar O.J. Simpson. Mr. Simpson is found liable for the wrongful death of his former wife and her friend.
Caribbean Report 05-03-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-05) The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report the differences with Jamaica and Barbados over the signing of the shiprider type arrangement with the United has been downplayed by the United States Envoy, Richard Clarke. Also Mr Clarke was questioned on the US led complaint against the European banana regime at the World Trade Organisation. Next, Anguilla’s Health and Social Services Minister says that his country did not misinterpret the letter from Britain’s Foreign Secretary on reserve powers for governors of British dependent territories in the Caribbean. It states that in the future continued dependence might in some cases require an extension of reserve powers to be exercised by the governor if necessary. In the following, the Head of the OECS Secretariat says there must be a restructuring of the organisation as the OECS seeks to recover from serious financial difficulties. There will be cut backs both within the Secretariat and its offices abroad. Next, as Guyana’s President still remains in a critical condition in a hospital in Washington, his wife has been identified as his most likely successor. Next, a new Afro-American newspaper, Our World News, will soon be available at newsstands in the United States. It has promised to offer more sophisticated coverage of Caribbean affairs. Next, stories of Caribbean interest appearing in the British newspaper. In the final segment, the British newspaper, the Daily Mail, will not face contempt of court proceedings after naming the five young white men responsible for the killing of the black teenager, Stephen Lawrence.
Caribbean Report 05-05-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-05-05) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Blair, Tony (interviewee); Coke, Robin (interviewee); Harmon, Harriet (interviewee); Segal, Gerard (interviewee); Short, Clare (interviewee); Hall, Stuart (interviewee); Boyd, Lennox (interviewee); Goldsmith, James (interviewee); Manley, Norman (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
The new Labour government has promised to represent a new Britain but with government holding such a huge majority and therefore a mandate to please a wide cross section of British society we take a look first at black Britain. Britain’s multi-ethnic community received little mention in any of the party’s manifestoes. A Professor of Sociology views are sought. He was asked if the MPs closer aligned to the left wing of the party will be able to make themselves heard after the prime minister makes his changes. Then the question of overseas aid and the post of Minister of Overseas Development which would be of particular interest to the Caribbean were looked into. Also what role is there for Britain’s black growing middle class is addressed as well as the British Caribbean Federation of 1956 which is replaced in the form of Caricom, the ACS and Nafta.
Caribbean Report 06-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-06) Orr, Carol (anchor); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Ranneberger, Michael (interviewee); Birns, Larry (interviewee); King, Erskine (interviewee); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
This report deals with the fact that TTUTA, the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association is claiming a 70% success rate for its two day strike action. The significance of the Group Against the Abandonment of Children and reasons and legality of the strike are discussed. The next segment deals with the fact that a spokesman on Cuban Affairs in the US State Department is down playing a decision by US President Clinton to postpone for another six months, title three of the Helms-Burton Law. Title 3 and its implications are given at length. The following segment discusses Air Jamaican’s plans to begin its schedule service to the Eastern Caribbean. Approval was granted by the US Department of Transportation. The next segment states that the West Indies Cricket team has appeared to reverse its fortunes of the tour to Australia. Possible reasons are given for this. The final segment highlights that an educational textbook filled with sexist and racist slurs have provoked widespread outrage and there has been a call for its immediate removal by human rights groups as well as students.
Caribbean Report 06-02-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-02-06) Richards, Ken (anchor); Kunwara, Jean-Michel (correspondent); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Wescot-Williams, Sarah (interviewee); Singh, Doodnauth (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
The Dominican Republic has been singled out as one possible country where the Peruvians two Bakamaro rebels could be granted asylum. Next, after a homemade boat carrying immigrants from the Dominican Republic capsized between the two countries, the United States Coast Guard in Puerto Rico say that they are searching for survivors. Next, the debate continues on the suitability of A. N. R. Robinson for the presidential candidate, as Mr. Basdeo Panday, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago returns home. Also, there are speculations of general elections following the election of a president. The tax measures introduced to address the island’s existing financial situation are having a serious impact on the economy of Dutch, St. Martin says the St. Martin’s Island Council. Voters’ registration by Guyana’s Election Commission has again fallen behind the schedule set up by the Commission. Fraud in past elections has made the voters’ list difficult to update. Lastly, Clive Lloyd, Manager of the West Indies cricket team has criticised comments made by Australian Captain Mark Taylor on the issue of sledging of batsman, Robert Samuels.
Caribbean Report 06-03-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-03-06) Richards, Ken (anchor); Hinds, Sam (interviewee); Roopnarine, Rupert (interviewee); Kissoon, Freddie (interviewee); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); Thompson, Julia (correspondent); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); James, Edison (interviewee); Grant, Bernie (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (interviewee); Bousquet, Earl (interviewee); Singh, Rickey (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Dr. Cheddi Jagan has passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning at a Washington hospital. The news was broken in Georgetown this morning by acting President Sam Hinds who was sworn in this morning as Guyana’s new executive president. Next, in this 1963 interview obtained from the BBC World Service Archives, Dr Jagan talks about his early life and Warren Gordon traces the latter part of it. Next, Julia Thompson gives the reactions of some prominent Caribbean leaders and Caricom Heads of government following the death of Dr Cheddi Jagan. Next, tributes to President Jagan. In the following Caribbean journalist discusses Dr Jagan’s contribution to Caribbean politics. In the final segment, the President’s long terms successor is discussed.
Caribbean Report 06-05-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-05-06) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Morris, Chris (correspondent); Martier, Felipe (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Smith, Colin (correspondent); Gibb, Tom (correspondent); Gordon, Warren (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
President Bill Clinton visits Latin America and the Caribbean. The American leader is in Mexico where his meeting with leader Ernesto Zedillo led to agreement on stepped up action against drug traffickers and cross border illegal immigration. Next, Jamaica and the United States have signed what Jamaica has described as an acceptable form of the shiprider agreement. Jamaica has previously resisted the measure which is broadly designed to allow the US Coast Guard to pursue suspected drug traffickers into the territorial waters of the signatory country. Next, as Haiti seeks immediate foreign aid to deal with the major famine caused by drought in the North-West of the country the government says it is hoping for long term help from the English speaking Caribbean. Next, Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister is in Venezuela seeking better relations between Trinidadian fishermen and Venezuela’s National Guard. He was scheduled to meet with his Venezuelan counterpart Rafael Caldera. Next, in Guyana one thousand ladybird beetles have arrived in the country to help in the biological control of the pink mealybug which has now reached that country. Next, Cuba has opened its first free trade zone just outside the capital Havana. The impact it will have on the country’s tax system is examined. Finally, the polls in Britain saw the election of one new black MP. She was elected to represent the ethnically diverse community of Bethnal Green and Bow. This election saw more black candidates all across the political spectrum than exclusively the Labour Party. It is believed that this is a good thing because the black communities overwhelming support of the Labour Party has not helped them.
Caribbean Report 07-01-1997
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-01-07) Gordon, Warren (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Smith, Colin (interviewee); Holder, Terry (interviewee); Knight, K. D. (interviewee); Hemraj, Satkumar (interviewee); Williams, Monroe (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
The report states that bankers in St. Lucia demand a comprehensive three year plan from banana farmers already badly in debt. The next segment reports that a US Virgin Island based firm is being ordered to refund 26 million US dollars worth of advisory fees to Guyana’s Telephone Company. According to the Public Utilities Commission the money was paid to the ATN company, a parent company of GTandT, which is based in the US Virgin Island. Just seven days into the new year Jamaica’s death toll has risen to sixteen. National Security Minister Kadi Knight says that his crime fighting plans have to be given time to work. The following segment says that the price of gold worldwide continues to trade at its lowest level for more than three years and Guyana, the largest producer in the Caribbean, is counting its losses. In the next segment, the Head of the Caribbean Council of Churches believes that a papal visit to Cuba next year would be significant and the Reverend Doctor Monroe Williams discusses the issue. In addition, the World Council of Churches is accusing Nigeria’s military government of widespread repression in the oil rich Burgoni region. In the final segment, after a meeting with Muammar Gaddafi, the Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan said Washington should initiate solution for the alleged sabotage of an airliner by Libyans.

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