Caribbean Report 05-04-1993

SpecialCollections.repositoryAll sounds files in this collection are being kept at the Main Library, Mona Campus, Jamaica and The Alma Jordan Library, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago.en_US
dc.contributorThe University of the West Indiesen_US
dc.contributor.authorRansome, Debbie (anchor)
dc.contributor.authorKhan, Sharief (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorBoyd, Mark Lennox (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorGonzales, Anthony (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorJessop, David (interviewee)
dc.contributor.authorMartin, Lionel (correspondent)
dc.contributor.authorMorgan, Jerry (correspondent)
dc.coverage.spatialCaribbean Area.en_US
dc.creatorThe British Broadcasting Corporationen_US
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-10T13:31:49Z
dc.date.available2014-03-10T13:31:49Z
dc.date.issued1993-04-05
dc.description.abstractBritain 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.en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents1. 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).en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents2. 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).en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents3. 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).en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents4. A warning that warmer relations between Cuba and the US may leave the English speaking Caribbean at a disadvantage (08:52-11:53).en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents5. 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).en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents6. 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).en_US
dc.formatStereo 192 bit rate MP3;44,100 Mega bits;16 biten_US
dc.format.extent14 min. 52 sec.en_US
dc.format.mediumSound, mp3en_US
dc.identifier.otherCAR1246en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2139/34494
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherThe British Broadcasting Corporationen_US
dc.relation.ispartofThe BBC Caribbean Archives Collection 1988 - 2011en_US
dc.rightsCopyright British Broadcasting Corporationen_US
dc.rights.accessRightsAccess to this collection is available on site at the Main Library, Mona Campus (main.library@uwimona.edu.jm), Jamaica and The Alma Jordan Library (wimail@sta.uwi.edu), St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago.en_US
dc.subject.lcshGuyana -- economic aspects -- Debt.en_US
dc.subject.lcshBanana industry -- Caribbean area -- trade -- economy.en_US
dc.subject.lcshCuba -- Social policy -- Medical.en_US
dc.subject.lcshCuba -- foreign policy -- Politics and government -- Caribbean area.en_US
dc.subject.lcshMilitary -- Defense Force --- British Forces -- government and politics.en_US
dc.subject.lcshHaiti -- government and politics -- United Nations.en_US
dc.titleCaribbean Report 05-04-1993en_US
dc.typeRecording, oralen_US

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