Caribbean Report 20-07-1993
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1993-07-20
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1. Headlines (00:00-00:26)
2. An investigation is being conducted in Aruba to determine who tried to assassinate Prime Minister, Nelson Oduber. A fire bomb placed under the Prime Minister’s car was discovered by his son. The incident was seen as an indication of the increasingly violent face of local politics. Recently, two petrol bombs were thrown at the home of the party’s leader of Oduber’s ruling People Electoral Movement. No one has claim responsibility for either incidents. Interview with Nelson Oduber, Prime Minister of Aruba (00:27-03:36)
3. Jamaica’s Police Commissioner ordered a top level investigation into a special anti-crime squad after two suspects were chased and killed by police. The enquiry was ordered after a public outcry sparked by the appearance of a witness to the killings on a radio talk show in Kingston. The incident is the latest involving the Jamaican constabulary force which has been criticized by human rights groups (03:37-04:19)
4. The Central Bank of Barbados noted that very little growth is expected in the economy for this year. The Bank’s conclusion draws from its review of the economy for the first six months of the year. Interview with DeLisle Worrell, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados (04:20-07:05)
5. Recent appointees to the post of Governor in Britain’s remaining Caribbean dependencies are said to reflect a new attitude at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to the administration of the islands. The new profile for Governors include broad based managerial skills and its application in the day to day affairs and economic development of the dependencies. The most recent appointee, Frank Savage has taken up duties in Montserrat. Interview with Frank Savage, Governor of Montserrat (07:05-10:00)
6. Key to the new relations between the UK and the dependencies is the establishment of a Ministerial Council on the Dependencies in London and its regional secretariat in Barbados. However, Lavity Stoutt, Chief Minister of the British Virgin Islands remains cautious about the new venture. Interview with Lavity Stoutt who indicated that if the system does not work to his satisfaction, independence is an option that he would be prepared to consider (10:01-11:40)
7. Former West Indies fast bowler, Michael Holding has launched his autobiography in London, titled, Whispering Death: The Life and Times of Michael Holding. The book gives a fascinating insight into West Indian and world cricket. Michael Holding speaks at the book launch. Interview with Michael Holding, former West Indies cricketer. Hugh Crosskill reports (11:41-14:38)
8. A group of British MPs is stepping up calls for an end to the US embargo against Cuba. In a letter to the Independent newspaper signed by over 80 opposition Labour MPs, the embargo was described as showing a total disregard for international law. The group urged the British government to be more vocal in its opposition to the embargo and calls on President Clinton to modify his policies towards Cuba (14:39-15:13)
2. An investigation is being conducted in Aruba to determine who tried to assassinate Prime Minister, Nelson Oduber. A fire bomb placed under the Prime Minister’s car was discovered by his son. The incident was seen as an indication of the increasingly violent face of local politics. Recently, two petrol bombs were thrown at the home of the party’s leader of Oduber’s ruling People Electoral Movement. No one has claim responsibility for either incidents. Interview with Nelson Oduber, Prime Minister of Aruba (00:27-03:36)
3. Jamaica’s Police Commissioner ordered a top level investigation into a special anti-crime squad after two suspects were chased and killed by police. The enquiry was ordered after a public outcry sparked by the appearance of a witness to the killings on a radio talk show in Kingston. The incident is the latest involving the Jamaican constabulary force which has been criticized by human rights groups (03:37-04:19)
4. The Central Bank of Barbados noted that very little growth is expected in the economy for this year. The Bank’s conclusion draws from its review of the economy for the first six months of the year. Interview with DeLisle Worrell, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados (04:20-07:05)
5. Recent appointees to the post of Governor in Britain’s remaining Caribbean dependencies are said to reflect a new attitude at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to the administration of the islands. The new profile for Governors include broad based managerial skills and its application in the day to day affairs and economic development of the dependencies. The most recent appointee, Frank Savage has taken up duties in Montserrat. Interview with Frank Savage, Governor of Montserrat (07:05-10:00)
6. Key to the new relations between the UK and the dependencies is the establishment of a Ministerial Council on the Dependencies in London and its regional secretariat in Barbados. However, Lavity Stoutt, Chief Minister of the British Virgin Islands remains cautious about the new venture. Interview with Lavity Stoutt who indicated that if the system does not work to his satisfaction, independence is an option that he would be prepared to consider (10:01-11:40)
7. Former West Indies fast bowler, Michael Holding has launched his autobiography in London, titled, Whispering Death: The Life and Times of Michael Holding. The book gives a fascinating insight into West Indian and world cricket. Michael Holding speaks at the book launch. Interview with Michael Holding, former West Indies cricketer. Hugh Crosskill reports (11:41-14:38)
8. A group of British MPs is stepping up calls for an end to the US embargo against Cuba. In a letter to the Independent newspaper signed by over 80 opposition Labour MPs, the embargo was described as showing a total disregard for international law. The group urged the British government to be more vocal in its opposition to the embargo and calls on President Clinton to modify his policies towards Cuba (14:39-15:13)