1988 July-December CR

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    Caribbean Report 01-08-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-08-01) Timmins, Jerry (anchor); Whitehorne, Pat (correspondent); Renton, Timothy (interviewee); Wheeler, John (interviewee); Adams, David (correspondent); Runcie, Robert (Archbishop); Pack, Chris (interviewee); Honore, Jean-Jacques (interviewee); Whitaker, Allan (interviewee ); Gledhill, Nick (correspondent); Edwards, Andy (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program focuses on the new immigration act which removes the automatic right of Commonwealth citizens to bring their families to live with them. It also highlights some aspects of the impact of the results of the large majority vote at the annual Lambeth Conference in London, in favour of the right of individual provinces to accept women Bishops. The program also gives an update on Haitian politics and the latest actions by military leader General Henri Namphy, as he seeks to tighten his grip on power. Additionally, it takes a brief a look into the modern day practices of slavery and other forms of human exploitation in some major European and Asian countries, even as the Caribbean celebrates 150 years of abolition.
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    Caribbean Report 02-08-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-08-02) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Helm, Sarah (interviewee); Timmins, Jerry (correspondent); Mitchell, Keith (interviewee); Tomlinson, Alan (correspondent); Matthew, Cyril (interviewee); Cowdrey, Chris (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program features some of the findings of a leaked report on the operations of the Notting Hill Carnival Arts Committee. Among other criticisms contained in the report, it also accuses the committee of being unprofessional and open to charges of corruption. Also in the program, Caribbean airline LIAT comes under fire for what is seen as complacency in its operations due to its monopolistic position in the Caribbean’s airline industry. Cuba’s controversial strategies in its fight against the AIDS epidemic are featured, and the drop in banana prices in the British market is examined and analyzed. Finally, injured English cricket captain Chris Cowdrey speaks about his injury and his disappointment at not being able to play in the fifth and final test match between England and the West Indies
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    Caribbean Report 03-08-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-08-03) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Powell, Christopher (correspondent); Tomlinson, Alan (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Rosser, Neil (analyst); Gooch, Graham (interviewee); Hendricks, Jackie (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This edition of Caribbean Report features an update on the Geneva peace talks, and the Cuban delegation’s condemnation of a statement made by South Africa’s Foreign Minister. It also takes a look at Cuba’s response to tourism development in the wake of a foreign exchange crisis. The launch of a cellular phone in the Caribbean with special focus on ships and boats is highlighted. Finally, in news of cricket, brief interviews with the English Captain and the West Indies team manager set the tone for the 5th and final test match between the West Indies and England.
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    Caribbean Report 04-08-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-08-04) Timmins, Jerry (anchor); Jackson, Rashleigh (interviewee); Lindsay, Orland Archbishop (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Whitehorne, Pat (correspondent); Crowson, Phillip (interviewee); Cozier, Tony (commentator); Ambrose, Curtly (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This edition of Caribbean Report features news on the Toronto meeting of Foreign Ministers on sanctions against South Africa’s Apartheid regime. It also includes an update on the Lambeth Conference of Anglican Bishops taking place in Canterbury, England, and a much debated resolution regarding the Anglican Church’s position on the dangers of the AIDS virus. Also featured on the program are highlights of the 5th and final test match between the West Indies and England at the oval, and news of an upcoming, special edition of Caribbean Report, dedicated to the celebration of sixty years of West Indies Test Cricket.
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    Caribbean Report 05-08-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-08-05) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Tomlinson, Alan (correspondent); Cerna, Christina (interviewee); Roberts, John (analyst); Timmins, Jerry (correspondent); Lindsay, Orland Archbishop (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program features news on Jamaica’s tough, new anti-drug smuggling measures, reports on a planned visit by an OAS mission to Haiti to investigate alleged human rights violations, and gives an update on the 1988 Lambeth Conference being held in Canterbury, England. The program winds up with cricket highlights of the 5th and final test match between the West Indies and England, featuring an interview with Hugh Crosskill and West Indies wicketkeeper/batsman Jeffrey Dujon.
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    Caribbean Report 05-09-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-09-05) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Duke, Beulah (interviewee); Tomlinson, Allan (correspondent); Wrobleski, Ann (interviewee); Whitehorn, Pat (correspondent); Morgan, James (interviewee); Grant, Bernie (interviewee); Walcott, Clyde (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 06-09-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 188-09-06) Whitehorn, Pat (anchor); Tarr, Michael (correspondent); Tomlinson, Alan (correspondent); Vargas Gomez, Andres (interviewee); Marshram, Marion (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Mootoo, Winston (interviewee); Thompson, Alexander (correspondent); Camacho, Stephen (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 07-09-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-09-07) Smith, Allan (interviewee); Vishnu, Persaud (interviewee); Whitehorn, Pat (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Foster, Arthur (interviewee); Tomlinson, Allan (correspondent); Wood, Nicholas (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 08-08-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-08-08) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Hamid, Rizu (correspondent); Greenidge, Carl (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Richards, Steve (correspondent); Roach, Larry (interviewee); Pascal, Alex (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program features a report on a demonstration by Surinamese nationals at the French consulate in Holland in a bid to influence an end to French support for the rebel movement based in French Guiana. It also highlights an interview with Guyana’s Foreign Minister Carl Greenidge who speaks about his efforts to secure financial assistance for Guyana in Europe. The program also reports on some concerns involving public safety in the run up to Britain’s Notting Hill Carnival celebrations. Finally, the program takes a look at the recently concluded test series between the West Indies and England, which ended in a four nil victory for the visiting West Indies team.
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    Caribbean Report 08-09-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-09-08) whitehorn, Pat (anchor); Tomlinsin, Allan (correspondent); Jackson, Rashleigh (interviewee); Thompson, Alexander (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Cooper, Graham (analyst); Haynes, Roy (correspondent); Gill, Ken (Interviewee); Morris, Bill (interviewee); Barnes, John (interviewee); Bruno, Frank (interviewee); Dark, Ian (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
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    Caribbean Report 09-08-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-08-09) Timmins, Jerry (anchor); Robinson, A.N.R. (interviewee); Taylor, Jeremy (correspondent); Hewin, Sarah (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Elliot, Michael (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program reports on the political climate in Trinidad and Tobago in the wake of the split in the National Alliance for Reconstruction (NAR) Coalition, and the formation of a new political party known as Club 88. The program also takes a look at the state of the economy of Trinidad and Tobago and the tough political and economic issues facing the A.N.R Robinson administration. Finally, BBC correspondent Hugh Crosskill examines the atmosphere at cricket grounds during test matches between the West Indies and England. The contentious issue of West Indies supporters’ exuberance and the level of noise that they make during the matches is discussed, along with measures taken to control the noise.
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    Caribbean Report 11-07-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-07-11) Timmins, Jerry (anchor); Jones, Nick (correspondent); Whitehorne, Pat (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Bajeux, Jean-Claude (interviewee); Brown, Colin (interviewee); Allen, Neil (correspondent); Chamberlain, Susan (interviewee); Calverley, John (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program reports on events in the Caribbean and in Britain. Constitutional reform in Haiti takes center stage, followed by news on Britain's war on drugs and the possibility of summer rioting in British inner city communities. The program concludes with a note of hope for victims of the dreaded disease Olivopontocerebellar ataxia, as collaborative efforts at fighting the disease have led to early identification of the gene responsible, thus giving the victims certain options with regard to passing the disease on to their children.
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    Caribbean Report 11-08-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-08-11) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Tarr, Michael (correspondent); Gruber, Jerry (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Weinberg, Rob (interviewee); Pascal, Alex (interviewee); Seawood, David (interviewee); Edwards, Andy (correspondent); Butcher, Pat (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program reports on events taking place in Haiti with respect to an apparent military crackdown on religious expression despite assurances to the contrary given by General Henri Namphy after the recent military coup in Haiti. Also featured is a report on the closure of private foreign exchange banks in the Dominican Republic, and an update on the Carnival Arts Committee’s response to a negative report on Notting Hill Carnival. The segment continues with a report on the crackdown on noise levels at cricket grounds in England, and the perception of this action by West Indies cricket fans as a form of discrimination against them. Finally, the segment concludes with sporting news, featuring highlights of selected events at the world athletic championships in Siestriere, Italy.
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    Caribbean Report 12-07-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-07-12) Timmins, Jerry (anchor); Cash, Thomas (interviewee); Tomlinson, Alan (correspondent); Stainer, Robin (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Whitehorne, Pat (correspondent); Holding, Michael (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program is a bit of a 'mixed bag' in terms of content, in that it reports on a broad range of activities and topics in the Caribbean, in Central America and in Great Britain. Topics include the dangers of using mercury-based soaps, and the growth of this trend in the Caribbean; The targeting of Haiti as a new haven for drug smuggling activities; and a report on Mother Teresa's visit to Central America.
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    Caribbean Report 12-08-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-08-12) Timmins, Jerry (anchor); Charles, Eugenia (interviewee); Whitehorne, Pat (correspondent); Waddell, Peter (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program takes a critical look at the level of security in England prior to this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, and the Carnival Committee’s apparent lack of preparation. The program briefly explores the political climate of Dominica in the midst of the country’s 10th anniversary of Independence and the run up to general elections on the island. Additionally, it also takes a look at the reception given to Cuban President Fidel Castro by the Ecuadorian people as he visits Ecuador on the occasion of the presidential inauguration of Rodrigo Borja Cevallos. In cricket news, reactions to Clive Lloyd’s appointment as West Indies team Manager by Vivian Richards and Jackie Hendricks is examined, and finally the program reflects on the contribution of John Logie Baird to the invention and early development of television on the eve of the 100th anniversary of his birth.
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    Caribbean Report 12-09-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-09-12) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Tomlinson, Alan (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (analyst); Weinberger, Rob (correspondent); Gernhardt, Kenneth (correspondent); Thompson, Alexander (correspondent); Tudor, James (interviewee); Norton, Michael (freelance reporter); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program features updates on the devastating effects of hurricane Gilbert on the island of Jamaica. It also reports on the latest incidence of political violence in Haiti, where five persons are killed and more than sixty are injured in an attack carried out in the church of outspoken Roman Catholic priest Fr. Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Also highlighted is the plight of Surinamese refugees in the Netherlands, who face expulsion back to their homeland due to a reversal in the Dutch government's policy which allowed refugees to stay in the Netherlands without being granted asylum. The program also includes a brief interview with the B.B.C.'s Alexander Thompson and Sir. James Tudor, who discuss the role of small island states of the Caribbean within the context of the Latin American/Caribbean region. Sir Tudor makes a case for the small states having a greater say in the events that impact the region.
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    Caribbean Report 13-07-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-07-13) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Jones, Wendy (correspondent); Sharma, Varenda (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Chadwick, Tony (correspondent); Tomlinson, Alan (correspondent); Blake, Byron (interviewee); Timmins, Jerry (correspondent); May, Chris (interviewee); Peach, Roger (interviewee); Jones, Wendy (correspondent); Fisher, Paul (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program contains news coverage related to the Caribbean as well as Great Britain. the foci of atttention in this broadcast are the question as to whether Britain was headed towards black only or "ghetto" schools; the drmatic rise in the number of tourist arrivals in the Caribbean from the U.K.; and a row within the British Labour Party, sparked by the recent visit of Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley to London.
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    Caribbean Report 13-09-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-09-13) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); McDonald, Frankin (correspondent); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Whitehorne, Pat (correspondent); Hoyte, Desmond (interviewee); Lestrade, Joyce (analyst); Marshall, Roy (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    Franklin McDonald of the Pan Caribbean Disaster Preparedness Office in Antigua assesses the extent of damages caused by Hurricane Gilbert on Jamaica. The unofficial death toll at the time was 30, with five reported deaths. Secondly, the Cuban Ambassador to Britain returns to Havana after being expelled over a shooting incident involving his Third Secretary, Carlos Medina in Central London. A brief statement from Timothy Eggar, Britain’s Foreign Office Minister and a report from Lionel Martin, a correspondent in Havana accused the CIA of attempting to trap the diplomat. Thirdly, Guyana’s President, Desmond Hoyte meets with officials of the IMF, the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington. Guyana and the IMF agreed on a policy paper on strategies for economic recovery. In an interview, Desmond Hoyte stated that the agreement will be ratified by the end of the year, and Joyce Lestrade, a Guyanese national employed by the Economic Intelligence Unit in London provides an analysis of the foreign policy paper. The segment concludes with a report on the death of the former Antiguan cricketer and sports administrator, Danny Livingston, and comments from former colleague, Roy Marshall.
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    Caribbean Report 14-07-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-07-14) Timmins, Jerry (anchor); Wald, Karen (correspondent); Ziff, Jan (correspondent); Shipley, David (interviewee); Whitehorne, Pat (correspondent); O'Connell, Rhona (analyst); Bevan, Edward (commentator); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    This program highlights the Angola talks in New York and the reaction of the Cuban delegation regarding their perception of the outcome of the talks. It also focuses on the Caribbean Basin Initiative and measures to close a loophole in the Omnibus Trade Bill in order to protect the ethanol industry in the Caribbean and the United States. Concerns regarding the competition faced by the banana industry from fruit markets in Europe are also addressed in this program, along with a revisiting of the dramatic increase in tourist arrivals in the Caribbean from the UK. Finally, the program ends with cricket highlights of the match between the West Indies and Glamorgan at Swansea.
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    Caribbean Report 14-09-1988
    (The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-09-14) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); O'Toole, Pamela (correspondent); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Golding, Bruce (interviewee); Edwards, Andy (correspondent); Simpson, Judy (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
    The program provides an update on Hurricane Gilbert as it devastated Jamaica and Cayman Islands, and moves towards Mexico. Relief operations are underway in Jamaica and the United Nations appeals for aid in post-Gilbert Jamaica. Secondly, the expulsion of Cuban officials from Britain reiterates Cuba’s position that the incident was the result of a bungled CIA MI5 operation. Thirdly, the brutal attacks on two churches in Haiti and a raid on an independent radio station prompted the National Coalition for Haitian Refugees based in US to write to the US Secretary of State about the recent spate of violence in Haiti. The report also features an interview with Bruce Golding, Chairman of Jamaica’s ruling Labour Party, on the government’s success in reducing Jamaica's ganja production from 15,000 tons in 1986 to approximately 300 tons in 1988. It concludes with a brief interview with Judy Simpson, Jamaican-born heptathlete, at a training camp near Tokyo in her preparation for the Seoul Olympics.