Caribbean Report 06-01-1998
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1998-01-06
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The British Broadcasting Corporation
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In Guyana, political tensions rises in the wake of another bomb explosion. Opposition Leader Desmond Hoyte calls on the Chancellor of the Judiciary to clarify a conflicting statement made between him and the Army Chief of Staff. Meanwhile, Caribbean Rights is alarmed at what it describes as the deteriorating political situation in Guyana. The US has issued an advisory warning against travel to Guyana and Richard Humphrey, President of the Tourist Association comments on how this statement could affect tourism. American diplomat Jeanette Hyde states that the EU banana regime is flawed and short on delivery of benefits to Caribbean banana farmers. In Antigua, Cyril Taffy Bufton is granted bail following a shooting incident involving Vere Bird Jr. As Britain seeks to strengthen its role with its European partners, its allegiance to Caribbean states comes into question. The US government allowed Cuban baseball player Orlando Hernandez into the US, however Mr. Hernandez turned down US residency to seek asylum in the Bahamas instead. In cricket, the West Indies Cricket Board held a series of meetings in Antigua aimed at implementing strategies for the improvement of the game. The captaincy of the West Indies team for the England tour is also on the agenda.
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1. Headlines with Moya Thomas (00:00-00:27)
2. Political tensions rise in Guyana in the wake of a further bomb explosion (00:28-02:33)
3. Caribbean Rights expresses alarm at the political situation in Guyana (02:34-04:06)
4. The tourism industry comes under threat as the US issues a travel advisory warning against Guyana (04:07-06:17)
5. American diplomat criticises the Europe's banana regime and argues that it has not help the Caribbean (06:18-07:55)
6. In Antigua, Cyril Taffy Bufton has been granted bail following a shooting incident involving politician Vere Bird Jr. (07:56-08:57)
7. Britain's allegiance to Caribbean states is tested as it seeks to strengthen ties with its European partners (08:58-12:05)
8. Cuban baseball player Orlando Hernandez has turned down US residency to instead seek asylum in the Bahamas (12:06-14:12)
9. The West Indies Cricket Board meet to implement strategies for the improvement of the game (14:13-14:45)
10. Recap to top stories (14:44-15:10)
2. Political tensions rise in Guyana in the wake of a further bomb explosion (00:28-02:33)
3. Caribbean Rights expresses alarm at the political situation in Guyana (02:34-04:06)
4. The tourism industry comes under threat as the US issues a travel advisory warning against Guyana (04:07-06:17)
5. American diplomat criticises the Europe's banana regime and argues that it has not help the Caribbean (06:18-07:55)
6. In Antigua, Cyril Taffy Bufton has been granted bail following a shooting incident involving politician Vere Bird Jr. (07:56-08:57)
7. Britain's allegiance to Caribbean states is tested as it seeks to strengthen ties with its European partners (08:58-12:05)
8. Cuban baseball player Orlando Hernandez has turned down US residency to instead seek asylum in the Bahamas (12:06-14:12)
9. The West Indies Cricket Board meet to implement strategies for the improvement of the game (14:13-14:45)
10. Recap to top stories (14:44-15:10)