Caribbean Report 05-04-1993
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1993-04-05
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The British Broadcasting Corporation
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Britain is to write off Guyana’s total debt – correspondent Sharif Khan interviews British Overseas Minister - Mark Lennox-Boyd about the debt relief package and Britain’s plans to relieve Guyana’s debt burden, as he attended a series of meetings in Guyana. A Caribbean Development Bank report on the future of the banana industry is to recommend that producers seek the quality end of the market. Trinidadian international relations expert - Dr. Anthony Gonzales is interviewed by Debbie Ransome about his analysis and recommendations on the banana trade and industry in the Caribbean region. Cuba is being hit by an epidemic of a disease (optic neuritis) that causes blindness, due to a deficiency of Vitamin B in people’s diets. The disease was initially detected in children. Several nations and non-government solidarity groups have pledged assistance. Correspondent, Lionel Martin reports from Havana. A warning that warmer relations between Cuba and the US may leave the English speaking Caribbean at a disadvantage. David Jessop – Executive Director of the Caribbean Council for Europe explains to correspondent Jerry Morgan about the key issues and possible impact of relations between the US and Cuba. New reports surrounding the withdrawal of British forces from Belize and other defense cuts have prompted a reaction from Defense Secretary - Malcolm Rifkind; this is also linked to a secret report. Correspondent Hugh Croskell reports on the intense speculation particularly the media reports. Speculation on the future of Haiti’s Army General Raoul Cédras (Joseph Raoul Cédras), remained unanswered to step down as part of the UN negotiated peace agreement have been neither confirmed nor denied by the UN. UN Envoy Dante Cuputo canceled the press conference in NY in order to meet with exiled President Jean Bertrand Aristide – correspondent Debbie Ransome reports.
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1. Britain is to write off Guyana’s total debt – correspondent Sharief Khan interviews British Overseas Minister - Mark Lennox-Boyd about the debt relief package and Britain’s plans to relieve Guyana’s debt burden, as he attended a series of meetings in Guyana (00:41 - 03:28).
2. A Caribbean Development Bank report on the future of the banana industry is to recommend that producers seek the quality end of the market (03:29 - 06:58).
3. Cuba is being hit by an epidemic of a disease (optic neuritis) that causes blindness, due to a deficiency of Vitamin B in people’s diets (06:59 -08:51).
4. A warning that warmer relations between Cuba and the US may leave the English speaking Caribbean at a disadvantage (08:52-11:53).
5. New reports surrounding the withdrawal of British forces from Belize and other defense cuts have prompted a reaction from Defense Secretary - Malcolm Rifkind; this is also linked to a secret report (11:54-13:47).
6. Speculation on the future of Haiti’s Army General Raoul Cédras (Joseph Raoul Cédras), remained unanswered to step down as part of the UN negotiated peace agreement have been neither confirmed nor denied by the UN (13:48- 14:52).
2. A Caribbean Development Bank report on the future of the banana industry is to recommend that producers seek the quality end of the market (03:29 - 06:58).
3. Cuba is being hit by an epidemic of a disease (optic neuritis) that causes blindness, due to a deficiency of Vitamin B in people’s diets (06:59 -08:51).
4. A warning that warmer relations between Cuba and the US may leave the English speaking Caribbean at a disadvantage (08:52-11:53).
5. New reports surrounding the withdrawal of British forces from Belize and other defense cuts have prompted a reaction from Defense Secretary - Malcolm Rifkind; this is also linked to a secret report (11:54-13:47).
6. Speculation on the future of Haiti’s Army General Raoul Cédras (Joseph Raoul Cédras), remained unanswered to step down as part of the UN negotiated peace agreement have been neither confirmed nor denied by the UN (13:48- 14:52).