Caribbean Report 22-12-1993

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Headlines with Yvette Rowe (00:41)
1. A row has erupted in Britain after 190 passengers from Jamaica were detained. Immigration officials refused to accept explanations given by many. Marcia Greene concerned British citizen describes what happened to her relative who was part of the ordeal. Graham Allen, opposition MP demanded an urgent investigation - Charles Warlde defends the British immigration. Paul Samoda - MD, Uncle SAM Travel expresses his opinion on the matter - Yvette Rowe reports (00:42 - 08:52)
2. Military representatives from four nations are in Haiti to urge the country’s military leaders to restore democracy, and warn army chief Raoul Cédras about the international consequences if he and his allies remain inflexible. President Bill Clinton speaks on the matter - Yvette Rowe reports (08:53 - 10:50)
3. In Moscow VP of Cuba’s Council of ministers and Cuban Foreign Trade Minister have had preliminary talks about maintaining trade agreements with Russia - Lionel Martin reports (10:51 13:16)
4. In London the inquest into the racial killing of black teenager Stephen Lawrence has been halted, after it was revealed that three possible suspects were identified. Michael Mansfield QC said that if the police did not pursue the leads – the victim’s family would bring its own private prosecution – Yvette Rowe reports (13:17 – 13:54)
5. A high level trade mission from Britain has been in Trinidad representing Severn Trent to look at and the possibility of divesting the country’s Water and Sewerage Authority and procuring a management contract (13:55 - 15:55)

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