Caribbean Report 09-08-1999
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1999-08-09
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1. Headlines with anchor Keith Stone Greaves (00:00 - 00:27)
2. Former Minister of Finance Bharrat Jagdeo was sworn in as Prime Minister of Guyana following the resignation Janet Jagan. Mrs. Jagan has been hospitalized in the US following a heart attack and resigned because of ill health. Guyana Opposition party People’s National Congress in its official response dismissed the appointment as contemptuous of the constitution. Party General Secretary Oscar Clarke criticises Mrs. Jagan as failing to honour the letter and spirit of the constitution. A BBC news interview with Janet Jagan on election day in 1997 highlights her views on race, politics and her future political career. BBC correspondent Debbie Ransome provides an in-depth analysis of her presidency and political background. Independent journalist Bert Wilkinson gives an assessment on the controversial appointment of a President and the legal interpretation as outlined in the Guyana constitution (00:28 – 10:46)
3. Two prisoners David Mitchell and John Higgs awaiting death by hanging have been granted a stay of execution in Bahamas. Lawyers representing both men are claiming that time spent in jail is in violation of their constitutional rights and are seeking to have the sentences commuted to life. Attorney General Tennyson Wells refutes these claims and indicated that the hangings will progress as scheduled. Jerome Sawyer reports from Nassau Bahamas (10:47 - 12:25)
4. Barbados Prime Minister Owen Arthur revoked the appointment of Health Minister Elizabeth Thompson. This dismissal follows threats by the Minister to resign due to major cabinet divisions on the management of a contract for a controversial national landfill. Bertram Niles reports from Barbados (12:26 -13:52)
5. St. Vincent Attorney General Carl Joseph is claiming that recent unrest at the country’s prison may have been a diversion for a planned escape. Improved prison conditions and continuous dialogue has resulted in reduced lock up time by one hour, installation of televisions sets and improved meals. Four prisoners escaped during the unrest and are still at large (13:53 – 15: 27)
2. Former Minister of Finance Bharrat Jagdeo was sworn in as Prime Minister of Guyana following the resignation Janet Jagan. Mrs. Jagan has been hospitalized in the US following a heart attack and resigned because of ill health. Guyana Opposition party People’s National Congress in its official response dismissed the appointment as contemptuous of the constitution. Party General Secretary Oscar Clarke criticises Mrs. Jagan as failing to honour the letter and spirit of the constitution. A BBC news interview with Janet Jagan on election day in 1997 highlights her views on race, politics and her future political career. BBC correspondent Debbie Ransome provides an in-depth analysis of her presidency and political background. Independent journalist Bert Wilkinson gives an assessment on the controversial appointment of a President and the legal interpretation as outlined in the Guyana constitution (00:28 – 10:46)
3. Two prisoners David Mitchell and John Higgs awaiting death by hanging have been granted a stay of execution in Bahamas. Lawyers representing both men are claiming that time spent in jail is in violation of their constitutional rights and are seeking to have the sentences commuted to life. Attorney General Tennyson Wells refutes these claims and indicated that the hangings will progress as scheduled. Jerome Sawyer reports from Nassau Bahamas (10:47 - 12:25)
4. Barbados Prime Minister Owen Arthur revoked the appointment of Health Minister Elizabeth Thompson. This dismissal follows threats by the Minister to resign due to major cabinet divisions on the management of a contract for a controversial national landfill. Bertram Niles reports from Barbados (12:26 -13:52)
5. St. Vincent Attorney General Carl Joseph is claiming that recent unrest at the country’s prison may have been a diversion for a planned escape. Improved prison conditions and continuous dialogue has resulted in reduced lock up time by one hour, installation of televisions sets and improved meals. Four prisoners escaped during the unrest and are still at large (13:53 – 15: 27)