1995 January-June CR

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Caribbean Report 01-02-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-01) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Saunders, Norman (interviewee); Roberts, Carl (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Perreira, Joseph 'Reds' (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report a former Turks and Caicos Chief Minister, Norman Saunders, who served a term in prison for a drug-related offence, has returned to Parliament following a general election. Mr. Saunders was interviewed on his recent comeback, the issue of contention about the barring from office anyone who has gone to jail and his future political hopes. In Antigua, there was a big response to the Opposition's call for a general strike protesting government's new tax package. The people on the streets of St. John's expressed their views on this issue. The Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Carl Roberts, was asked whether the business sector supported the strike action and what the Chamber could do to bring about dialogue between government and the many forces that oppose the tax package. Meanwhile, in Trinidad and Tobago the Jamaat al Muslimeen has emerged in the role of a security force providing muscles for individuals and organizations. Tony Fraser reports that the Muslimeen has been hired to intervene in the dispute between two warring factions of the Trinidad Island-Wide Cane Farmers Association. In New Zealand, the West Indies cricket team is trying to cope with recurring back problems caused by short beds and long flights. The tall West Indies fast bowlers are mostly affected and it is hoped that longer beds will improve their bowling performance.
Caribbean Report 01-03-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-01) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Rowe, Yvette (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Zabihyan, Kimia (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
An International Narcotics Control Strategy Report compiled by the United States State Department indicated that St. Vincent and the Grenadines is second only to Jamaica in marijuana production. A British television documentary entitled "The Yardies" has provoked a strong reaction from the Jamaican community in the United Kingdom. Caribbean Report plays some highlights from this controversial British television programme. Yvette Rowe reports on the comments the film provoked from the black British press. From Kingston, Jamaica, Gary Alleyne reports on Jamaicans' reactions to "The Yardies" documentary. Kimia Zabihyan, producer of "The Yardies" documentary comments on why she decided to do the documentary and whether she was shocked by the strength of the reaction, both in Britain and Jamaica. In Trinidad, Peter Minshall, designer and mas man, has won the fight for public acceptance to use the Christian praise word "Hallelujah" as the theme and name of his Carnival band.
Caribbean Report 01-05-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-05-01) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); O'Connor, Flo (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Hunte, Julian (interviewee); Regis, Ausbert (interviewee); Compton, John (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Campos, Ruben (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Waldron, Michael (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
The death of Jamaican prisoner Ivan Morgan continues to raise questions about his medical care whilst in prison. Flo O'Connor of the Jamaican Council on Human Rights expressed concern about the circumstances surrounding the death. The Saint Lucian Opposition plans a protest march against the UN funds scandal and the government's industrial policy. Britain's beleaguered national health service, once the envy of the world, is sending its managers to Cuba for advice on how to run the organization. Belize's Minister of Health and Sport, Ruben Campos comments on how Belize has, so far, taken advantage of Cuban medical expertise. Bertram Niles reports on the findings of Dr. R. Wiseman's study on whether doubles in Trinidad are a national delicacy or a national disaster. At the Scientific Meeting of the Caribbean Medical Research Council there were concerns that Caribbean governments may be ignoring valuable medical research in the region. In cricket, the West Indies will start an uphill struggle when they respond to the Australians mammoth score.
Caribbean Report 01-06-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-06-01) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Bernal, Richard (interviewee); Huggins, Nicole (correspondent); Restano, Yndamiro (interviewee); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Walker, Lucius (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: Caribbean countries are moving from gentle persuasion to mild scare tactics as powerful US interests threatens to crush their crucial banana industries. In his most recent study, William Demas advises CARICOM countries against seeking individual entry into NAFTA. Cuban dissident Yndamiro Restano was freed following an appeal by French human rights group, France-Libertes. The US-based Pastors for Peace, an inter-religious foundation for community organization, is planning its fifth caravan to Cuba later this month. Reverend Lucius Walker comments on Cuba's current economic conditions. Industrial unrest continues in St. Lucia as the commission of inquiry moves into its second day. Meanwhile, some Radio St. Lucia workers are terminated. The West Indies cricket team picked up an easy victory against Leicestershire. Brian Lara is given the deed to lands by the government for his record breaking exploits last year.
Caribbean Report 02-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-02) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Young, Janet Mary, Baroness (analyst); Baldry, Tony (interviewee); Bhola, Ronnie (correspondent); Graham, Ronald (interviewee); Douglas, Alexander (interviewee); Gilbert-Roberts, Marcia (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
This programme highlights the shift in British policy towards the Caribbean region in light of new global realities. Britain's Foreign Office Minister, Tony Baldry emphasizes the need for Britain to pay more attention to the Spanish-speaking countries in the region such as Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Anchor, Hugh Crosskill explores the issue of the British attitude towards the US trade embargo on Cuba. The report also looks at efforts made to encourage young black Britons to seek a new life in the Caribbean.
Caribbean Report 02-02-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-02) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Davies, Omar (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Barnes, Rory (interviewee); Willabus, Ian (correspondent); Holder, Keith (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, Jamaica's Finance Minister, Omar Davies responds angrily to suggestions that the upsurge of gun violence in Jamaica is being taken too lightly. Journalist Gary Alleyne reports on the inability to identify the factors behind the increase in this type of violence and the effect it is having on the community and the political electorate. Carib Express, the region's newest airline has reported a good response since opening its reservation system. The British General Manager, Rory Barnes states that Carib Express has met nothing but goodwill. BWIA has been holding talks with both Carib Express and LIAT about future cooperation and shared bookings into Eastern Caribbean destinations. Ian Willabus reports on BWIA's plan to step up flights into Guyana which has angered aviation officials in Georgetown. The Cuban Foreign Minister Roberto Robaine has begun an official visit to Nepal. In Barbados, the cricket team has won the Red Stripe Championship after four years in the doldrums. Keith Holder responds to whether Barbadian cricket has regained the depth that made it so dominant in the past.
Caribbean Report 02-03-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-02) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Morris, Chris (correspondent); Cuffy, Victor (interviewee); Smith, Clifford (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Dausa, Rafael (interviewee); Villarroel, Gustavo (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Brown, Hazel (interviewee); Nguyen, Hong Trang (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
The International Narcotics Control Strategy Report compiled by the United States State Department accuses the government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines of not doing enough to crack down on drug trafficking. The State Department refers to persistent reports of narcotics-related corruption in senior levels of St. Vincent's government. Victor Cuffy, Head of the island's Human Rights Committee gives his reaction to the report. A delegation of West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers' Association (WIRSPA) lobbies to abolish the European Union quotas on imports of rum. Cuban diplomat, Jose Martinez, the First Secretary at the Cuban Embassy in Kingston, has defected. Rafael Dausa, official spokesman of the Cuban Foreign Ministry confirmed the defection and called Martinez a traitor. Rosie Hayes speaks to Gustavo Villarroel on the concerns about defections in Cuba's sporting world as the Pan American Games approach. Women's rights and the debt burden of the English-speaking Caribbean are among the issues to be discussed by regional non-governmental organizations (NGOs) at the Social Summit to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Caribbean Report 02-06-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-06-02) Orr, Carol (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Flemming, Charles (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Haraksingh, Kusha (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Taylor, Theodore (interviewee); Haynes, Richie (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report: The commission of inquiry in St. Lucia wraps up its fourth day. Dr. Charles Flemming, former St. Lucia Ambassador to the UN, states that public pressure has caused him to give evidence at the inquiry. One of the three officers, accused of the unlawful killing of Jamaican deportee Joy Gardner, was cleared of manslaughter. Caribbean exports of raw sugar are expected to go up in keeping with a new arrangement agreed to in Brussels. Discussions among EU members pertaining to aid for the ACP states have reached a stalemate. In Dominica, the Opposition - the Dominica Labour Party has launched its manifesto for the June 12th general elections. After a series of public and private hearings, there will be no casino gambling for Barbados. The voices of Barbadians on the street comment on the issue.
Caribbean Report 03-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-03) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Lloyd, Waveney (interviewee); Piette, Candace (correspondent); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Lloyd, Clive (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Anchor, Debbie Ransome reports on how Jason Lloyd, son of the former West Indies cricket captain, Clive Lloyd, contracted the rare Guillain-Barre syndrome after receiving a booster injection to prevent measles. Candace Piette, examines the teething problems of implementing the new trade regulations of MERCOSUR and the implications for smaller trade groups like CARICOM. Correspondent Mike Jarvis reports on the debate in St. Martin which focused on legislation passed by Netherland Antilles to deal with labor and immigration problems. This Priority Hiring Resolution restricts the hiring of non-nationals and places priority on Antillians with Caribbean nationals at the bottom of the table. In St. Martin a large percentage of the work force comprise of foreigners and Caribbean nationals resulting in a large illegal immigrant worker population. Hence, Caribbean nationals feel they have been the casuality of an inefficient immigration and labor control system.
Caribbean Report 03-02-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-02-03) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Rush, George (correspondent); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Ross, Alex (interviewee); Jarvis, Mike (correspondent); Bell, John (interviewee); Taylor, Teddy (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In this report, both the US President Bill Clinton and Haitian Prime Minister Smarck Michel have been lobbying for continued aid to Haiti. In Bermuda, the government published a green paper about whether the British colony should seek independence. Meanwhile in St. Kitts, Carol Orr interviews the Scotland Yard officer, Superintendent Alex Ross who has led investigations into two mysterious deaths. Carol Orr asked Ross about the investigation and his opnion of the abilities of the local police force. Veteran Trinidadian trade unionist George Weeks passed away. Weeks had visited Cuba last year for a heart bypass operation. The island of St. Martin has become a victim of its own success due to the phenomenal growth in the tourism sector which was largely unplanned and uncoordinated. The EU is to discuss potentially controversial new proposals on European Development Fund (EDF) disbursements to ACP countries. The issue of Britain's deeper integration into the EU is heavily debated on the political agenda. Sir Teddy Taylor states his views on the EU and what it has to offer Britain. Sir Teddy quoted a Bob Marley song to refer to the government's policy on the EU.
Caribbean Report 03-03-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-03-03) Orr, Carol (anchor); Gonsalves, Ralph (interviewee); Daniel, Theresa (correspondent); Brenner, Philip (interviewee); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In St. Vincent, Deputy Leader of the Opposition United Labour Party, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has rejected the US State Department's allegation that election campaigns are funded by drug money. Theresa Daniel reports on the drug eradication efforts of the US and local forces in St. Vincent and whether there is the political and economic will to deal with drug trafficking. Dr. Philip Brenner, a Professor of International Relations at the American University in Washington, analyses what the US hopes to achieve with its drug eradication programme. In Jamaica, thousands of commuters are experiencing a third day of travel chaos on the streets of the capital. The OAS Human Rights Committee is urging the US to end restrictions on the shipping of food and medicines to Cuba. Meanwhile, French companies have wound up a trade mission to Cuba with the announcement of plans for a number of joint ventures. The body of a Canadian holiday maker, who was shot to death in Antigua, was flown home to Canada for burial. In the British Virgin Islands, the first Legislative Council, with both representatives of Districts and At-Large representatives, was sworn in. The Australian cricket team arrives in Barbados for the start of their series in the region. Bertram Niles reports on the atmosphere surrounding the approaching series. The Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku has called on the European Union to quickly make up its mind on the level of aid to be made available to ACP states under the Lome Convention.
Caribbean Report 03-04-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-04-03) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Collymore, Yvette (correspondent); Sobers, Garfield (interviewee); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Roberts, Andy (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Dominica's Prime Minister Dame Eugenia Charles vows to stay on the campaign trail despite a stone throwing incident. The Washington Post takes the Clinton Administration to task over its conflicting policies toward Cuba. The United States is taking steps to curb imports of underwear and nightwear from eight countries including two Caribbean countries, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. The West Indies cricket team suffers a second successive defeat by Australia at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Australia wins the first test of the four match series by a crushing ten wickets. Sir Garfield Sobers expresses concern about what lies ahead for the West Indies team. Bertram Niles reports on what the Barbados press have been saying about the overwhelming defeat at the hands of the Aussies. The defeat attracted much attention in the sport pages of the English press. Hugh Crosskill reports on some of the headlines appearing in the British press. West Indies team manager Andy Roberts seeks to reassure the faint-hearted. Roberts addresses concerns about the players in the opening spots and the return of Richie Richardson as the captain of the team.
Caribbean Report 03-05-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-05-03) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Bousquet, Rufus (interviewee); Goddard, George (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Brenner, Philip (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
There are calls for the Saint Lucian government to step down over alleged misuse of UN funds. The latest criticism of the Compton Administration has come from within its own ranks. Financial Services Minister Rufus Bousquet questions whether the government could rise above these allegations. Also, the country's banana farmers and six of the most powerful trade unions have proposed a two-day national strike. In Jamaica, a coroner's inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding the death of prisoner Ivan Morgan. A change in American policy clamping down on future Cuban immigration has received mixed reaction from Havana to Washington. Rosie Hayes speaks to Cubans waiting to apply for entry into America. Dr. Philip Brenner, Professor of International Relations at the American University comments on whether there is more to this decision. In cricket, the British press has already been predicting a serious defeat for the West Indies. Hugh Crosskill reports on the reaction of the West Indies captain and fans to this defeat.
Caribbean Report 04-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-04) Crosskill, Hugh (anchor); Powell, Chris (interviewee); Foreman, Martin (interviewee); Lloyd, Waveney (interviewee); Smith, Henry (interviewee); Coughlan, Geraldine (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Hugh Crosskill, anchor, reports that the Caribbean is urged to introduce sex education in primary schools as the number of AIDS cases continues to rise. Martin Foreman comments that while AIDS have become an endemic disease, education has worked overall. He argues for early sex education for all young people between the ages of 10 and 11. The illness of Jason Lloyd, son of Clive Lloyd, former cricket captain of the West Indies is examined. Jason became ill after a booster injection against measles. Henry Smith of the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC) responded to questions on whether the illness could have been a direct result of the booster shot and if older children should receive booster shots. Geraldine Coughlan reports on the investigations into Air St. Bart's purchase of three Australian planes by the General Direction of Taxes Office in Paris. Successive incidents resulted in a ban on company flights as designated safety level repairs were not carried out. The report wraps up as Vincentians have their say on the knighthood of their Prime Minister James Mitchell.
Caribbean Report 04-04-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-04-04) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Farley, Reginald (interviewee); Baldry, Tony (interviewee); Knox, W. Sidney (interviewee); Orr, Carol (correspondent); Ramsammy, Donna (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Barbados identifies thirty-two alleged breaches of Caricom free trade rules. Barbados Minister of Industry and Commerce, Senator Reginald Farley states he is bemused by the methods and extent to which Caricom countries circumvent the rules on free trade. Trinidad and Tobago's role as a launching pad for British investments in Latin America was the subject of a discussion seminar in London. Tony Baldry, Britain's Foreign Office Minister for the Caribbean explains Trinidad's important role. Sidney Knox, Chairman of Trinidad's conglomerate Neal and Massy, comments on doing business in Latin America and whether there are any concrete results. A London Chartered Accountant is taking BWIA to court after he and his asthmatic wife were seated near smokers after booking non-smoking seats. The British press continues its examination of the West Indies crushing ten wicket defeat in the first test against Australia. Hugh Crosskill comments on these various reports. In Cuba, a television viewer complains about the steady stream of US movies and asks why more Latin American films are not shown on the two state-run channels.
Caribbean Report 04-05-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-05-04) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Bousquet, Rufus (interviewee); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Smith, Lew (correspondent); Reid, David (correspondent); Hayes, Rosie (correspondent); Alarcon, Ricardo (interviewee); Khan, Sharief (correspondent); Lloyd, Clive (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
The Saint Lucia Chamber of Industry and Commerce has given an ultimatum to government over the UN funds scandal. Meanwhile, the Financial Services Minister Rufus Bousquet was fired after he broke a Cabinet directive not to speak about the UN funds scandal. Journalist Lew Smith reports on allegations that UN funds were requested by St. Lucia to help political friends in Grenada. The US has revamped its immigration policy on Cuba, meanwhile, Cuban nationals continue to arrive in Belize seeking help. Cuba's Parliament assesses the possible effects of a new US bill aimed at tightening trade sanctions against Cuba. In Guyana, Parliament is conducting a debate on abortion in a bid to update the country's laws. British newspapers sport writers had a field day when the the West Indies cricket team lost its first test series at home in fifteen years. Caribbean Report looks at the comments in the UK press.
Caribbean Report 05-01-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-01-05) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Valley, Kenneth (interviewee); Fairley, Ian (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Alleyne, Gary (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
This report covers the privatization of the British West Indies Airways (BWIA), the national airline of Trinidad and Tobago. The Acker Group, an airline industry consulting and investment organization and its associates are set to be the new majority shareholders in BWIA with remaining shares divided among airline staff and the government. Tony Fraser interviews Trinidad and Tobago's Trade and Industry Minister, Ken Valley about the future for the new BWIA. The Dominican Republic state airline, Dominicana Aviation Company, experienced financial difficulties that left hundreds of passengers stranded over the Christmas and New Year holidays as they were unable to provide the necessary funding for operating the aircrafts. The future of the airline is uncertain as the Dominican government is also facing severe fiscal deficits. Debbie Ransome examines how the international environmental organization, Greenpeace, attempted to block possible passage of a ship transporting nuclear wastes through the Caribbean Sea and the Panama Canal. Head of CARICOM, Prime Minister Owen Arthur of Barbados has issued an official statement against plans to ship hazardous wastes through the Caribbean. Antigua and Barbuda has issued a diplomatic note of protest to the Japanese government on this proposed shipment. Bertram Niles, correspondent, looks at the controversial issue of casino gambling in Barbados. Gary Alleyne reports that in Jamaica, the debate focused on the introduction of casino gambling in Montego Bay as an additional tourist attraction and government may soon green light this. In St. Kitts and Nevis, the search for a new Commissioner of Police has seen the Deputy Police Commissioner of Jamaica, Leslie Harper being interviewed for that position.
Caribbean Report 05-04-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-04-05) Rowe, Yvette (anchor); Smith, Clifford (correspondent); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Jardim, John (interviewee); Ransome, Debbie (correspondent); Suratgar, David (interviewee); Crosskill, Hugh (correspondent); Walcott, Clyde (interviewee); Benjamin, Winston (interviewee); Adams, Jimmy (interviewee); Lara, Brian (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Caribbean diplomats in Brussels express mixed feelings about the modification of the European Union (EU) controversial banana regime. The European Commission proposed an increase in its tariff quota for bananas imported from Latin America. In Haiti, the government of Jean-Bertrand Aristide is under pressure as accusations of planned electoral fraud and involvement in an assassination plot surface in the run-up to elections in June. Trinidad and Tobago is expected to play a key role as Britain expands its trade and investment ties with Latin America and the Spanish Caribbean. John Jardim, Managing Director of Republic Bank of Trinidad and Tobago comments on what this means for the rest of CARICOM. Hugh Crosskill highlights the angry media and public reactions to the West Indies cricket team after a crushing ten wicket defeat by Australia. Sir Clyde Walcott, former West Indies player and Chairman of the International Cricket Council looks at the weight being carried by the West Indies team. West Indies players Winston Benjamin, Jimmy Adams and Brian Lara comment on the burden of having to balance the pride and pressure of a winning record.
Caribbean Report 05-05-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-05-05) Orr, Carol (anchor); Ninvalle, Pete (correspondent); Compton, John (interviewee); Richards, Ken (correspondent); Mullings, Seymour (interviewee); Rush, George (correspondent); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Crichlow, Harold, Dean (interviewee); The British Broadcasting Corporation
Saint Lucia's Prime Minister John Compton has spoken out to try and offset a national strike by the country's most powerful trade unions. Dominica's Prime Minister Dame Eugenia Charles has difficulties accepting the allegations which seek to implicate the St. Lucian government in the misappropriation of UN funds. Jamaica's Foreign Minister Seymour Mullings is in Washington meeting with US officials and members of the Congress to discuss US-Jamaica trade relations. In Bermuda, the government is still to announce the date on which the referendum on independence will be held. A high ranking Barbadian Church official is calling for whites to join the country's police force. Dean of St. Michael's Anglican Cathedral, Harold Crichlow suggested that whites were needed to combat harassment against mainly white visitors. Countries worldwide are preparing to celebrate Victory in Europe Day and the end of World War II.
Caribbean Report 05-06-1995
(The British Broadcasting Corporation, 1995-06-05) Ransome, Debbie (anchor); Niles, Bertram (correspondent); Linton, Lennox (interviewee); Fraser, Tony (correspondent); Draper, Gordon (interviewee); Panday, Basdeo (interviewee); Norton, Michael (correspondent); Walker, Lucius (interviewee); Thomas, David (correspondent); The British Broadcasting Corporation
In Barbados, the government suffered its first casualty as Tourism Minister Dr. Richard 'Johnny' Cheltenham resigned. Amid election campaigning, Dominica Prime Minister Eugenia Charles has filed a libel suit against the Opposition United Workers Party Leader Edison James. In Trinidad and Tobago, the ruling party has lost ground in an opinion survey conducted by social scientist Dr. Selwyn Ryan. Gordon Draper gives the reaction of the party and Basdeo Panday expresses his skepticism about the poll. The Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly opens in Haiti but little attention is being paid by local Haitians. The OAS Secretary-General Cesar Gaviria calls for Cuba to be re-integrated into the hemispheric grouping. Reverend Lucius Walker of Pastors for Peace would like to see the US show economic interest in Cuba, like other countries. The British Guardian newspaper interviewed Trinidadian Krishna Maharaj, now on death row in Florida, as he seeks a last minute appeal. In cricket, the West Indies drew with Northamptonshire in the final day of their rain affected match.

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