1995 July-December CR

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Caribbean Report 01-09-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-01) Orr, Carol (anchor); Basulto, Jose (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Leon, Alfredo (interviewee); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Savage, Frank (interviewee); Pryce, Michael (correspondent); Freeling, Charles (interviewee); Bose, Mihir (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
This report highlights a flotilla organized by Cuban exiles in Miami to Cuba. Jose Basulto, one of the organizers, states they will not violate the island's territorial waters or airspace but the possibility of confrontation is there. Meanwhile, a Cuban delegation has been in London to help forge plans for an international conference on sanctions. Alfredo Leon of the International Department of Cuba's Communist Party comments on the additional actions which can be taken by Cuba to get Washington to reconsider its sanctions against Havana. Caribbean activists and academics attended a landmark forum on women in Beijing, China. Caribbean non-governmental organizations have been most vocal on the issue of poverty. Montserrat's Governor Frank Savage has dismissed suggestions that the entire island should be evacuated following the increase in volcanic activity. In Britain, the debate on racism in cricket was re-opened following a controversial article in the Wisden magazine. The article has sparked a campaign to fight racism in the game. Charles Freeling, one of the organizers of the campaign "Hit Racism for Six" states that the overall aim is to ensure all cricket lovers could enjoy the game without fear of harassment. St. Vincent and the Grenadines have won a second international gold medal at the World Summit Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Caribbean Report 01-11-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-11-01) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Waldron, Laurina (interviewee); Sandiford, Erskine (interviewee); Spencer, Baldwin (interviewee); Gonsalves, Ralph (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Bruce, Iain (correspondent); Schrager, Stanley (interviewee); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Nkadimeng, John (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report former Barbados Prime Minister Erskine Sandiford states that the CARICOM Assembly of Parliamentarians must be restricted to Members of Parliament (MPs). In Dominica, over one hundred farmers marched through the streets of Roseau to protest the planned dissolution of the Dominica Banana Growers Association. Some experts believe that the EU policy towards the Caribbean is in a state of flux. Trinidad and Tobago's Foreign Minister Ralph Maraj comments on the need for continued preferential access for the Caribbean in Europe. In Haiti, there are renewed calls for President Aristide to stay in office beyond the date set to elect a successor. Stanley Schrager, spokesperson for the US Embassy comments on whether these calls could derail the electoral process. The former Prime Minister of St. Kitts/Nevis, Dr. Kennedy Simmonds accuses the government of political victimization. Cuban doctors are expected in South Africa next year to help alleviate that country's critical shortage of general practitioners.
Caribbean Report 01-12-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-12-01) Richards, Ken (anchor); Savage, Frank (interviewee); Greaves, Keith Stone (correspondent); Smith, Lew (correspondent); Alexis, Francis (interviewee); King, Stephenson (interviewee); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Wilson, Ken (correspondent); Burrell, Horace (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report the Montserrat population is being evacuated due to the threat of volcanic eruption. Governor Frank Savage explains that Montserrat is once again in a heightened state of alert. In Grenada, former Attorney General Francis Alexis launches a new political party, the Democratic Labour Party. Meanwhile in St. Lucia, the Health and Information Minister Stephenson King, has been relieved of his Information portfolio. The inquiry into the cyanide spill continues in Guyana as a suggestion is made that the company operating the Omai Gold Mines should be fined for polluting the country's main river. Next, the Cuban President Fidel Castro praises China's dramatic economic development and plans to draw on Beijing's experience. US-Haiti relations are affected by a few rough patches and Emmanuel Constant, Leader of the paramilitary group in Haiti is expected to go public with his links with the CIA. The Jamaican Football Federation has been forced to suspend all matches on the island following attacks on players, referees and linesmen. Federation President Horace Burrell comments on the problem of football related violence.
Caribbean Report 02-11-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-11-02) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Bacchus, Earl (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Martinez, Lazaro (interviewee); Thomas, Moya (correspondent); Seaga, Edward (interviewee); Abrahams, Anthony (interviewee); Golding, Bruce (interviewee); Williams, Eddie (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, clashes with the police in Haiti leave at least four people dead. This violence was sparked off by the fatal shooting of a six year old school girl. The European Union has announced plans to provide financial help to the Caribbean to assist with integration into the world economy. The Caribbean tries to seek a way forward in Europe after the Lome Convention which ends in the year 2000. Cuban President Fidel Castro will make his first ever trip to China to improve relations between the two countries. In Jamaica, the debate on what type of government should be adopted under a revised constitution continues in Parliament. Opposition Leader Edward Seaga raised the issue of a referendum and political commentator Anthony Abrahams argued that the issue of a referendum was not a matter of if but when. In Dutch St. Martin the resurrection of an old law seems set to change the face of broadcasting. The regulation dates back to 1955 which states that all radio stations must within every hour play ten minutes of classical music.
Caribbean Report 03-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-03) Orr, Carol (anchor); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Simmonds, Kennedy (interviewee); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Petty, Eugene (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Taylor, Reg (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: the sixteenth CARICOM Heads of Government Summit is set to take place in Georgetown, Guyana. High on the agenda is the fate of the regional airline LIAT, the financing of CARICOM and the region's plans to tackle crime. As polling stations in St. Kitts/Nevis come to a close, Prime Minister Kennedy Simmonds and Opposition Leader Dr. Denzil Douglas are both confident of victory for their respective parties. Eugene Petty, Supervisor of Elections comments on whether there were any signs of electoral violence. Jamaican businesses to offer a full range of financial services to the Jamaican expatriate communities in Britain. An article in the cricketing magazine, Wisden Cricket Monthly which questioned the commitment of overseas born players to England's team, has stirred outrage amongst West Indian batsmen. The Robert Henderson article stated that black players for England lacked the commitment of an unequivocal Englishman. The General Manager, Derbyshire County Cricket Club, Reg Taylor comments on the issue.
Caribbean Report 03-08-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-03) Richards, Ken (anchor); Gonsalves, Ralph (interviewee); Lord, Richard (correspondent); Rowley, Keith (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Porten, Frances (interviewee); Christie, Cleopatra (interviewee); Smith, Edward (interviewee); Cozier, Tony (correspondent); Gower, David (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: the leader of the Opposition Unity Labour Party (ULP) in St. Vincent, Ralph Gonsalves, states that his party has documentary evidence to back its allegations of financial impropriety against the Attorney General Parnell Campbell. In Trinidad and Tobago, the ruling party and the Speaker of House of Representatives are set to clash once more as the bill amending the constitution to remove the Speaker is up for debate. An American judge is scheduled to rule on the deportation of Haitian right-wing leader Emmanuel Constant. Michael Norton reports on whether Constant is likely to receive a fair trial in Haiti. Meanwhile in Montserrat, the threat of a volcanic eruption has forced some residents to leave the country. Caribbean Report interviews some Montserratians to find out how they are coping with the situation. The Bahamas has been talking with British authorities about legislation to tighten up on money laundering. Bahamas Assistant Director of Legal Affairs, Cleopatra Christie and Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Edward Smith comment on how much of a difference the new laws will make. In cricket, West Indies batsman Jimmy Adams suffered a fractured cheekbone during an encounter with Somerset.
Caribbean Report 04-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-04) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Douglas, Denzil (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Esquivel, Manuel (interviewee); James, Edison (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Seepaul, Occah (interviewee); Bhola, Ronnie (correspondent); Lawrence, David (interviewee); Taylor, Reg (interviewee); Frith, David (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: the new Prime Minister of St. Kitts/Nevis, Dr. Denzil Douglas comments on his party triumph and his main priority to clean up the country's tarnished image. The sixteenth CARICOM Summit opened in Georgetown, Guyana and the proposal for the privatization of LIAT features prominently. In St. Lucia, public servants returned to work after being embroiled in a dispute with the government over issues of remuneration. The government of Trinidad and Tobago, through the Attorney General has filed a motion of no confidence in the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ms. Occah Seepaul. However, Ms. Seepaul has no intention of abiding with the government's wish for her to leave office. Chairman Reg Taylor, Derbyshire County Cricket Club is urging the Cricketers' Association to take legal action over a magazine article. In cricket, West Indies Manager Wes Hall cancelled the practice session ahead of the third test to make way for a full scale Caribbean-styled bar-be-que. Debbie Ransome reports on the CARICOM Summit which covered other pressing issues such as the idea of free movement of skills and the banana issue under attack by the United States.
Caribbean Report 04-08-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-04) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Adie, Kate (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Velazquez, Victoria (interviewee); Dausa, Rafael (interviewee); Cozier, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report the government of Trinidad and Tobago has declared a limited state of emergency and placed the controversial Speaker of the House under arrest. This move has led to the resignation of Public Utilities Minister Ralph Maraj in portest of the decision to place the Speaker under house arrest. Maraj is the brother of the Speaker and has called the government's action unnecessary, high-handed and dictatorial. Caribbean Report looks back at 1990 as this state of emergency comes five years after the last one was declared when Yasin Abu Bakr attempted to violently overthrow the then government. Trinidadians are interviewed on their reaction to this recent dramatic developments. Meanwhile, the regional human rights network, Caribbean Rights has written to Prime Minister Patrick Manning criticizing what it calls the government's unprecedented action. In Havana, visitors from more than forty countries are expected to join in a solidarity with Cuba march organized by the Young Communist Party. In cricket, Ottis Gibson stars as the West Indies beats Somerset by 155 runs.
Caribbean Report 04-09-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-04) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Roberts, Michael (correspondent); Savage, Frank (interviewee); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report hurricane Luis is heading towards the Leeward Islands and Antigua is expecting to take the full brunt. The residents of Montserrat and St. Martin are frantically preparing and bracing themselves for the full fury of the hurricane. Meanwhile in Dominica, residents are scrambling to get to a state of preparedness. Montserrat's Governor Frank Savage comments on the island's volcanic activity and the decision to allow people to return to some evacuated areas. In St. Lucia, the report by the government-appointed commission of inquiry into the UN funds scandal has been made public. Pete Ninvalle reports on the team's conclusions. The first day of the UN Women Conference in Beijing opened with a spectacular launch. Representatives from governments and women's organizations of the Caribbean are in attendance. Women of Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad are interviewed about their hopes for a concrete outcome from the conference.
Caribbean Report 05-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-05) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Peynado, Jacinto (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); James, Edison (interviewee); Esquivel, Manuel (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Sobion, Keith (interviewee); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Taylor, Derek (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: as the CARICOM Summit continues in Guyana, the private sector presented its position paper which calls for the establishment of a high level joint public and private sector task force to define regional priorities. The Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Jacinto Peynado states his country is still seeking full membership of CARICOM and has received backing from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. The future of regional airline LIAT continues to fly high on the agenda of the CARICOM Summit. CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Edison James of Dominica pushes the banana issue onto the front burner. In Trinidad, a rather unparliamentary wrangle is developing over government's attempt to remove the Speaker of the House of Representatives through a no confidence motion. Dr. Denzil Douglas, the new Prime Minister of St. Kitts/Nevis spends his first day in office and reflects on the wind of change blowing through the Caribbean. In cricket, the West Indies makes two changes to their twelve-man squad for the third test against England. Chief Minister Derek Taylor of the Turks and Caicos Islands discusses his country's economic development with British officials.
Caribbean Report 05-09-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-05) Richards, Ken (anchor); Bordonado, Jean Louis (interviewee); Thomas, Norman (interviewee); Greaves, Keith Stone (correspondent); Bruney, Mike (correspondent); Williams, Eddie (correspondent); Yearwood, Robin (interviewee); Larry, Victor (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this special edition of Caribbean Report, the Regional Security System, PAHO and disaster response teams prepare to fly into Antigua to help clean up after hurricane Luis. So far, there are no reports of fatal injuries although there are many reports of extensive damages to some buildings and roads. Jean Louis Bordonado, who is in charge of PAHO Disaster Project for the Eastern Caribbean, comments on plans to send a team into Antigua and gives an assessment of the situation. In Antigua, Norman Thomas, the station manager of Antigua ABS, reports on the hurricane damages sustained and how Antiguans are bearing up. The scenes of the hurricane affected areas from Antigua to St. Martin are described. Antigua and Barbuda's Aviation Minister Robin Yearwood expresses concern about the storm and appeals to his CARICOM colleagues for immediate assistance. Meanwhile, meterology officials in the region are keeping close tabs on the movement of hurricane Luis.
Caribbean Report 08-08-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-08) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Savage, Frank (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Edwards, Neva (interviewee); Peters, Marcelle (interviewee); Boland, Lindsay (interviewee); Fletcher, Pascal (correspondent); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Pryce, Michael (correspondent); Robinson, Ron (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, Montserrat authorities request the evacuation of young children and old people to neighbouring islands. Governor Frank Savage comments on the recommendation. Trinidad and Tobago's ruling party, the People's National Movement (PNM) is closing in on Ralph Maraj, the brother of the Speaker of the House of Representative, who resigned his Cabinet post. Tony Fraser reports on the options the PNM faces after Mr. Maraj is inevitably expelled from the party. Meanwhile, the Speaker has stepped down temporarily but the issue is far from settled. Within the region, three former Speakers state that they want to see the impasse resolved. Cuba's government is putting the finishing touches on new foreign investment law to lure more prospective foreign investors. The success of Caribbean countries at the World Athletic Championships continued as Jamaica's Greg Haughton won a bronze medal. In cricket, with the test series now level, the focus in on which players will be selected for the fifth test between the West Indies and England. Consequently, members of the Georgetown Cricket Club has staged a vigil in support of Shivnarine Chanderpaul's selection to the Windies team.
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.
Caribbean Report 10-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-10) Richards, Ken (anchor); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Seepaul, Occah (interviewee); Sobion, Keith (interviewee); Weatherill, Bernard (interviewee); Hudson-Phillips, Karl (interviewee); d'Auvergne, Ausbert (interviewee); Draper, Gordon (interviewee); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: the Speaker of Trinidad and Tobago's House of Representatives, Ms. Occah Seepaul, refuses to stand down in a no confidence debate brought against her by the government. Meanwhile, the Attorney General Keith Sobion states that the government will take the matter to the full distance. Lord Weatherill, Former Speaker of the British House of Commons comments that this matter should not be taken lightly by Madame Speaker. In St. Lucia, the commission of inquiry into the alleged misuse of UN funds has resumed without key witness Dr. Charles Flemming. The Commission heard from former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Planning, Ausbert d'Auvergne. Trinidad and Tobago's Opposition Leader Basdeo Panday has denied that his United National Congress (UNC) is standing in the way of a Caribbean court of appeal. Following the end of the CARICOM Summit, Caribbean Report asked members of the press corps if it was all plain sailing in terms of the coverage of the Summit.
Caribbean Report 10-08-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-08-10) Richards, Ken (anchor); Maraj, Ralph (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); La Guerre, John (interviewee); Meade, Reuben (interviewee); Murphy, Pat (correspondent); Davis, Pauline (interviewee); Goffe, Leslie (correspondent); Gibbons, Martin (interviewee); Tannenbaum, Peter (interviewee); Yearwood, Herbert (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, the former Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Affairs Minister Ralph Maraj has challenged the Prime Minister Patrick Manning to dismiss him from the ruling party. However, political analyst, Dr. John La Guerre is predicting that Mr. Maraj's expulsion could open up the politics of race. OECS Heads of Government are hoping to convene a meeting by the end of the year to complete discussions on a strategy for economic development. Chief Minister Reuben Meade comments on the adoption of a fiscal reform program for the Eastern Caribbean. Chief Minister Meade also speaks about the continuing volcanic threat in Montserrat and dismisses suggestions that seismic experts may have predicted an eruption. Cuba may soon strengthen relations with Zambia and expand bilateral relations in various sectors. In cricket, the West Indies and England had a tough day at the close of the first day of play in the fifth test. At the World Athletic Championships, Jamaica's Merlene Ottey gains a gold medal as American Gwen Torrance is disqualified from the race. Pauline Davis, the first medal winner for the Bahamas, pays tribute to other Caribbean women athletes. In London, growing bananas in the average English garden is not as bananas as it might sound. Martin Gibbons of the Palm Center is one of the biggest sellers of a special strain of frost-resistant bananas. Barbados Deputy High Commissioner in London, Herbert Yearwood states the Caribbean welcomes the high profile the fruit is enjoying in Britain.
Caribbean Report 10-10-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-10-10) Richards, Ken (anchor); Chaudhuri, Deepak (interviewee); Short, Peter (interviewee); Wolfensohn, James (interviewee); Brown, Richard (interviewee); Amat, Carlos (interviewee); Hutchinson, Earl Ofari (interviewee); Jean-Baptiste, Chavannes (interviewee); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Atkinson, Tony (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report an Indian-based firm United Breweries Limited has taken up the sponsoring of the West Indies cricket team and wants to change the team's name to reflect its product. Peter Short, President of the West Indies Cricket Board welcomed the sponsorship but said little on the proposed name change. Meanwhile, there are concerns over plans by the US to cut its contributions to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA). British development agencies took out a full page advertisement to protest the proposals by the Overseas Development Agency (ODA) to cut bilateral aid to developing countries. At an anti-drug conference, Britain's Custom and Excise official, Richard Brown, warns that heroin could be the next threat for the Caribbean in the wake of cocaine transhipment. In the US, racial tensions remain high and the black/white divide has been magnified and expanded as a result of the O.J. Simpson not guilty verdict. Political analyst, Dr. Earl Ofari Hutchinson comments on just how widespread the racial crisis is in the US. In Haiti, the Lavalas spokesman Chavannes Jean-Baptiste has distanced the party from the recent gunning down of a former member of the Haitian Army. Volcanic eruptions in Montserrat pose great danger to the population and the economy by keeping the tourists away. However, British scientist Tony Atkinson states that the eruption could bring economic benefit to the island in an unexpected way.
Caribbean Report 11-07-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-07-11) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Richards, Ken (correspondent); James, Edison (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Ghany, Hamid (interviewee); Bruce, Ian (correspondent); Chamberlain, Greg (analyst); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Jagan, Cheddi (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: Dominica's Prime Minister Edison James is off on a whirlwind tour of Europe to solicit support for Caribbean banana exports to Europe. The European Commission appears to be stepping back from its request to reopen negotiations with the US on the banana regime. In Trinidad and Tobago, a heated debate is continuing in Parliament to determine whether the Speaker can be allowed to sit in the Chair during a no confidence motion debate against her. Chile is set to become the fourth member of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) by the end of 1995. In Haiti, it is probable that the Mayor of the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince position has been captured by Haiti's best known protest singer Manno Charlemagne. Greg Chamberlain, analyst comments on what impact this could have. In Guyana, there are a growing number of applications for radio licences but government is yet to break the state monopoly. President Jagan comments on how long it would be before the state monopoly is broken.
Caribbean Report 11-09-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-09-11) Orr, Carol (anchor); Roberts, Michael (correspondent); Coughlan, Geraldine (correspondent); Bordonado, Jean Louis (interviewee); Bird, Lester (interviewee); Blake, Byron (interviewee); Woolfall, Alex (interviewee); Williamson, Helen (interviewee); Estefan, Dwai (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, the Caribbean cleans up after hurricane Luis. In Antigua and Barbuda cleanup and restoration operations are in full swing. Meanwhile, both the Dutch and French side of St. Martin have been assessing the damages and residents speak about the cleanup efforts. In St. Kitts, PAHO's Jean-Louis Bordonado stated that a shortage of medical and educational equipment poses the largest problem after the hurricane. In Antigua, residents make insurance claims as rebuilding continues. Prime Minister Lester Bird criticises CARICOM for the failure to decide on a reinsurance scheme for the region. In response, CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General Byron Blake states that a report on regional reinsurance is expected by year-end. The Antigua government will have to address the long-term effects on tourism since holiday makers have been advised not to travel to the island. Airtours spokesperson Helen Williamson has indicated that all their holiday makers were relocated to Jamaica. Interviews with various travel agencies in London on booking a flight to Antigua revealed mixed responses as well as some confusion. In St. Kitts, the Minister of Tourism Dwai Estefan comments that the tourism sector has escaped serious damage.
Caribbean Report 11-10-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-10-11) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Corrie, John (interviewee); Cash, Bill (interviewee); Greenidge, Carl (interviewee); Clinton, Bill (interviewee); Osana, Roy (correspondent); Arthur, Owen (interviewee); Bryan, Anthony (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Roberts, Andy (interviewee); Rush, George (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, plans for European aid cuts against the backdrop of separate British aid cuts were severely criticized. The Secretary-General of the ACP Group Carl Greenidge comments that this means the Caribbean would be dealt a double body blow. In the US there are plans to slash in half the US contributions to the International Development Agency (IDA), a World Bank affiliate that lends money to the poorest countries. However, US President Bill Clinton promised that the US will not turn its back on the rest of the world and its poorest citizens. Barbadian Prime Minister Owen Arthur spoke on behalf of CARICOM and appealed to these lending institutions to understand the needs of developing countries. EU Agriculture Commissioner Franz Fischler continues to press for changes to the controversial EU import rules although they have worked well. In Trinidad, the opposition parties are keeping all their options open for a possible electoral arrangement. Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Soskovets paid the first ever visit to Cuba and called for the restoration of close trade and economic relations between the two countries. In cricket, the West Indies slip to a dramatic six run defeat against Sri Lanka in Sharjah. West Indies manager Andy Roberts praised Sri Lanka's performance. In Bermuda, residents are convinced that the Los Angeles police officer Mark Fuhrman has been holidaying on the island.
Caribbean Report 11-12-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-12-11) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Gordon, Orin (correspondent); Gonsalves, Ralph (interviewee); Werleigh, Claudette (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); McCormack, Mike (interviewee); Kaufman, Gerald (interviewee); Heaven, Derick (interviewee); Singh, Rickey (interviewee); Cuffy, Victor (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, France is willing to extradite former Guyanese soldier Gregory Smith to testify at an inquiry into the death of Guyanese activist Dr. Walter Rodney. In Guyana, the inquiry into the Omai Gold Mines cyanide spill concludes with the submission of a report favourable to the Canadian-owned company. Next, the Windward Islands prepares a response to the proposed sale of the banana division of British fruit retail company, Geest. Haiti's Prime Minister Claudette Werleigh plans a secure environment for the December 17th Presidential elections but acknowledges that limited resources could cause problems. Caribbean Report looks at human rights in the Caribbean from Guyana to Cuba. Caribbean Rights Executive Secretary Victor Cuffy highlights what exists and what needs to be done in terms of the region's human rights. In Trinidad, women organizations plan to protest what is being considered a lenient sentence handed down to a 20 year old man who raped an 11 year old girl.

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