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Item Caribbean Report 01-02-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-02-01) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Dupre, Edmund (interviewee); Barrington, Tim (interviewee); Gonzalez, Fernando (interviewee); Pearce, Andrew (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe debate continued on whether Haiti and the Dominican Republic should join the Lome Convention. Edmund Dupree, Vice President of the Haitian Chamber of Commerce who was at the ACP/EEC meeting in Barbados spoke with confidence of his country's chances and was highly optimistic on the outcome for the Dominican Republic. In response to Barbados’ Prime Minister Sandiford inquiry on the human rights situation, Dupree was quick to point out the continued improvements in that area. Andrew Pierce, Member of the European Parliament and Member of the Development Committee also felt that Haiti stood a good chance at acceptance whereas the Dominican Republic was likely to generate greater discussions given its history and economic ties. Fernando Gonzalez, Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Santo Domingo recognized the need for greater integration within the region through trade and cultural linkages. On the promotion of trade in the Caribbean, Tim Barrington, Director of Greenfield Exports spoke on the sale of eighty Friesian cows at a cost of eleven hundred pounds each, to the St. Lucia Livestock Development Company. Other livestock ventures mentioned by Greenfield in the region included the sale of wool-less and hairless sheep to British Virgin Islands and pending projects in Trinidad and Barbados.Item Caribbean Report 01-03-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-03-01) Timmins, Jerry (anchor); Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Hughes, Hubert (interviewee); Adderley, Paul (interviewee); Piller, Gordon (interviewee); Jeffers, Vernon (interviewee); Jarrett, Marcia (correspondent); Hyde, Christiana (interviewee); Cavadino, Paul (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationThis report consists of two sections. The first was short with the headlines, Ben Johnson's coach testify that he encouraged athletes to take steroids long before the Seoul Olympics; the prospect for peace in Surinam improved; and, Chief Minister Gumbs of Anguilla answers his critics. This section continues with a recording of Hubert Hughes on the previous day's BBC Caribbean Report on irregularities in Anguilla's recent elections. In the second section, the government of the Bahamas has reacted strongly to a U.S. State Department report which says that too much cocaine is passing through the islands. The report on narcotics production expresses concern at the extent of trafficking and consumption in the islands. This was refuted by the Paul Adderly, the Minister for National Security. Montserrat has won a battle with the British Foreign Office to get free health treatment in Britain for people who have life threatening conditions which cannot be treated locally. The Foreign Office has agreed to allow some 20 cases a year to be treated from Montserrat, Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands. In Britain, the Lord Chancellor spoke at a conference organized by the National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders on the theme “Race and Criminal justice” in direct response to Sir James Miskin’s racial remarks. The report concludes with articles of the past week in the British Press that are of interest to the Caribbean.Item Caribbean Report 01-05-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-05-01) Timmins, Jerry (anchor); Martin, Lionel (correspondent); Thornton, Peter (interviewee); Whitehorne, Pat (correspondent); McCormack, Mike (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 01-06-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-06-01) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Blishen, Edward (interviewee); Howe, Darcus (interviewee); Arlott, John (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 02-01-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-01-02) Timmins, Jerry (anchor); McGreal, Chris (correspondent); Griffiths, John (interviewee); Shearman, Peter (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationFidel Castro, the Cuban leader marked the 30th anniversary of the overthrow of the Baptista dictatorship with a two hour long speech in Santiago de Cuba. Anchor, Jerry Timmins reports that the leader devoted most of his speech to the revolution's successes in health and education and recalling his days in battle against dictatorship. Correspondent Chris McGreal who is in Cuba commented on the activities. Detailed interviews were held with with John Griffiths, Director of Caribbean Studies at the Polytechnic of North London, and Peter Shearman, Lecturer in Soviet Foreign Policy at the University of Essex. Topics covered included the effects of the revolution on the young population, the return of Cuban troops from Angola and their expectations of life in Cuba, and Cuba's foreign policy with the US and Moscow.Item Caribbean Report 02-02-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-02-02) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Harrison, Ted (correspondent); Honeyghan, Lloyd (interviewee); Gonzalez, Fernando (interviewee); Timmins, Jerry (correspondent); Greenidge, Carl (interviewee); Stalin, Marlon (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe Church of England General Synod voted against the special measures to guarantee twenty four synod seats to black members. Concerns were raised by senior members of the clergy and renewed efforts were to be garnered to get increased black candidates to serve. Britain's Foreign Office Minister, Tim Eggar was due to arrive in the Dominican Republic on a two day official visit. Fernando Gonzalez, Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce who was in London spoke to Tim Eggar on bilateral trade with the two countries. Carl Greenidge, President of ACP noted some of the problems for consideration by members in the joint application of Haiti and the Dominican Republic to join the Lome Convention. In sports, interviews were held with Jamaican born, Lloyd Honeyghan as he defended the WBC World Welterweight title against Marlon Stalin at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas.Item Caribbean Report 02-03-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-03-02) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Porter, Adrian (correspondent); Francis, Charlie (interviewee); Bennish, Peter (correspondent); Rhys, Robert (correspondent); Whitehorne, Pat (correspondent); Daughtie, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe U.S. has warned the government of Bahamas of the risk of being placed on an international blacklist of countries that are not trying hard enough to control drug trafficking. In its annual report on narcotics production and dealings, the U.S. State Department says that too much cocaine is passing through the Bahamas. Other Caribbean countries mentioned in the report received more favorable comments and these include Jamaica and Haiti. In Canada, Charlie Francis, Ben Johnson's coach continues his testimony at the enquiry into drug use by amateur athletes. Jamie Asterfan, the St. Kitts doctor provided the steady flow of steroids to the Canadian athletes. Britain's Society of Black Lawyers is calling for the resignation of Sir James Miskin, the most senior judge in London on racist remarks. A report by the National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders also noted that more needs to be done to eliminate racism and discrimination from Britain's criminal justice system. In health, a special clinic will soon be open at King’s College, London to deal with Britain's five thousand sickle cell sufferers, a disease that particularly affects Afro-Caribbean people.Item Caribbean Report 02-05-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-05-02) Arkwright, Dominic (correspondent); Benesh, Peter (correspondent); Florence, Chris (correspondent); Jasper, Lee (interviewee); Johnson, Jeb (interviewee); Tilghman, Edward (interviewee); Barger, Teresa (interviewee); Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 03-01-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-01-03) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Honorat, Jean Jacques (interviewee); Caroit, Jean Michel (interviewee); Lord Hailsham (interviewee); James, Canute (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationIn Haiti, President Prosper Avril allowed Franck Romain, a leading member of the notorious Tonton Macoute safe conduct to the Dominican Republic. With the release of Cabinet documents under the 30 year rule, attempts were made to restrict West Indians to Britain despite the Nationality Act of 1948. The Rum industry in Puerto Rico is feeling the impact of changes in the pattern of liquor consumption, mainly in the US. Britain's Princess of Wales flew out of Heathrow's Airport for a sunshine Caribbean holiday.Item Caribbean Report 03-02-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-02-03) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Norton, Michael (correspondent); O'Shaughnessy, Hugh (correspondent); Jackson, Grace (interviewee); Ottey, Merlene (interviewee); Saunders, Nicholas (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationA document leakes by the Haitian Ministry of Information that warns of a peasant insurrection leads to a wave of protests and demonstrations. An investigation commission is setup by President Prosper Avril to verify the validity of the document. Many Haitians feels that the government may use the opportunity to stifle dissent to its administration. British journalist, Hugh O'Shaughnessy speaks out on corruption, crime and maladministration in the tiny island of Saint Martin. Racial upsets are particularly disturbing in his interview. Interviews are also held with Jamaican athletes Grace Jackson and Merlene Ottey, and Bermudian athlete, Nicholas Saunders who are invited to Britain to give some tough competition to British athletes. The program ends with a review of Caribbean news in the British press for the past week and includes comments on the recently concluded ACP/EEC meeting in Barbados, elections in Jamaica and Cuban leader, Fidel Castro refusal to re-patriate 24,000 Cuban from Angola who are stricken with AIDS.Item Caribbean Report 03-03-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-03-03) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Adderley, Paul (interviewee); Piller, Gordon (interviewee); Jeffers, Vernon (interviewee); Jarrett, Marcia (correspondent); Hyde, Christiana (interviewee); Cavadino, Paul (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe government of the Bahamas reacts strongly to a U.S. State Department report which says too much cocaine is passing through the islands. The report on Narcotics production expresses concern at the extent of trafficking and consumption in the Bahamas and says that corruption still exists. Montserrat wins its battle against the British government for free treatment of citizens with life threatening illnesses. The Foreign Office has agreed to allow some twenty cases a year to be treated in Britain from Montserrat, Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands and Turks and Caicos Islands. Britain's Black Society of Lawyers has written to the Lord Chancellor demanding the resignation of Sir James Miskin, most senior judge in London for racist remarks. The Lord Chancellor spoke at a conference organised by the National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders on the theme "Race and criminal justice" in London. The report concludes with a review of what the British press has been saying of interest to the CaribbeanItem Caribbean Report 03-05-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-05-03) Patrick, Soraya (anchor); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Florence, Chris (correspondent); Charles, Eugenia (correspondent); Dabydeen, David (interviewee); Hennessy, Alistair (interviewee); Porter, Adrian (correspondent); Fielden, Sidney (interviewee); Richards, Vivian (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 04-01-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-01-04) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); McGreal, Chris (correspondent); James, Canute (correspondent); Chadwick, Tony (analyst); Tomlinson, Alan (correspondent); Morrison, Andrew (interviewee); Hoyte, Hugh Desmond (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationCuban leader, Fidel Castro has released Diego Rivas, a political prisoner after 25 years. Diplomatic sources indicate an imminent release of up to 400 Cuban prisoners. In Jamaica, Prime Minister Edward Seaga goes to parliament to announce what he calls the time table to the general elections. In trade, the Ivory Coast has just completed a deal to sell 400,000 ton of cocoa to a French trade house. While the Guyanese government under Desmond Hoyte is trying to build the country through foreign investments and a deal with the IMF, the opposition is pressing for political reform to accompany the economic changes.Item Caribbean Report 04-05-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-05-04) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Porter, Adrian (correspondent); McCallum, Michael (interviewee); Caroit, Jean Michel (correspondent); Brana-Shute, Gary (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 05-01-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-01-05) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); McGreal, Chris (correspondent); Saunders, Peter (interviewee); Pack, Chris (analyst); Benz, Moses (interviewee); Doyle, Mark (correspondent); Sharpe, Graham (interviewee); Bruno, Frank (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 05-05-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-05-05) Patrick, Soraya (anchor); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Cameron, James (interviewee); Jagan, Cheddi; The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 05-06-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-06-05) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Smith, Clifford (correspondent); Khan, Sharif (correspondent); Timmins, Jerry (correspondent); Jones, Nick (correspondent); Gopaul, N.K. (interviewee); Jaggan, Cheddi (interviewee); Jackson, Julia (interviewee); Charles, Eugenia (interviewee); Andrew, Hughie (interviewee); Mac Donald, V. (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationItem Caribbean Report 06-01-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-01-06) Whitehorne, Pat (anchor); Islam, Shada (correspondent); Smith, Clifford (correspondent); Ewing, Winnifred Margaret (interviewee); Boateng, Paul (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationThe European Commission gets a new Development Commissioner in the name of Manuel Marin. Although there is some measure of skepticism of Marin in his new role at the EC and his support for ACP countries, it could be good news for the Caribbean. New immigration guidelines introduced in Britain on January 3rd, no longer allow British MPs to appeal direct to the Home Office Minister on behalf of overseas visitors who have been denied entry into the country. MPs can only appeal after the visitor returns to his or her country, unless there are exceptional and compelling circumstances. The report concludes with a look at what the British newspapers has been saying that are of interest to the Caribbean. Reports include Princess Diana's vacation in the Caribbean; Fran Bruno's trainer, George Francis; Ben Johnson's coach to testify; and former athlete, Daley Thompson wants stiffer penalties for users of drugs in sports.Item Caribbean Report 06-03-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-03-06) Timmins, Jerry (anchor); Usher, Peter (interviewee); Bart, Sara (correspondent); Gunn, Richard (interviewee); Tomlinson, Alan (correspondent); Crusoe, Jacques (interviewee); The British Broadcasting CorporationCanada's judicial enquiry into drug use in amateur sports continued with Ben Johnson's coach describing in detail how the disgraced sprinter took steroids and other drugs before the Seoul Olympics. In London, delegates from over 150 countries meet at a conference to express their concerns over the thinning of the ozone layer through the use of certain chemicals. The arrest of a suspected drug dealer in the U.S. Virgin Islands has caused a sensation in Washington where its black Mayor is being investigated. In Martinque, the people took to the streets to protest the coming of the single market in Europe in 1992. The report ended with Montserrat's Chief Minister who is in London to seek finances for infrastructure development including a deepwater harbor and an airport for the island.Item Caribbean Report 06-06-1989(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1989-06-06) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Reynolds, Richard (correspondent); Patton, Christopher (interviewee); Saunders, Tom (interviewee); Charles, Eugenia (interviewee); Edwards, Andy (interviewee); Jackson, Colin (interviewee); Faulkner, Stewart (interviewee); Pape, Jean (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation