Caribbean Report 02-11-1999
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1999-11-02
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1. Headlines with anchor Debbie Ransome (00:00 - 00:28)
2. After a major setback in the US Senate a bill enacted to give a boost to Caribbean economy is set to be voted on and become law. The bill seeks to reduce duties on a range of goods produce in region Leslie Geoff reports. Supporter of bill Senator Democrat Patrick Moynihan comments on favourable outcome. Main opponents Fritz Hollings of South Illinois voices disapproval on loss of US jobs by passing of bill (00:29 – 02:29)
3. In a final countdown towards a new look Caribbean banana trade deal Caribbean diplomats are negotiating for new agreements. Jamaica Marketing Organization (JAMCO) Executive director Junior Lodge shares his view on prevailing optimism that US will not challenge EU reworking of banana import deal (02:30 – 05:44)
4. Guyana political peace process crossed key hurdles as a Parliamentary Select Committee hands over recommendations with regards to constitutional reform to speaker of the National Assembly. Rupert Roopnarine leader of the Working People Alliance expresses disappointment at no consensus on peace accord. Colin Smith reports on other outstanding issues identified in CARICOM brokered peace deal (05:45 – 08:16)
5. Sir Alister McIntyre steps down as UN representative dealing with Guyana Venezuela border dispute. His successor is Barbados diplomat Oliver Jackman (08:17 – 08: 48)
6. An OAS report criticizing the Dominican Republic policy on Haitian Immigration has stirred up controversy in the Dominican Republic. Ken Richards reports on the recommendations (08:49 – 10:11)
7. Caribbean countries have taken a stance to have collective voices heard at conference on climate change currently underway in Bonne, Germany (10:12 – 12:59)
8. Citizen for Civil Society a Jamaican group is organizing a demonstration and march in Kingston against political figures due to rising crime rate and economic problems. Karen Weir reports (12: 60 – 15:29)
2. After a major setback in the US Senate a bill enacted to give a boost to Caribbean economy is set to be voted on and become law. The bill seeks to reduce duties on a range of goods produce in region Leslie Geoff reports. Supporter of bill Senator Democrat Patrick Moynihan comments on favourable outcome. Main opponents Fritz Hollings of South Illinois voices disapproval on loss of US jobs by passing of bill (00:29 – 02:29)
3. In a final countdown towards a new look Caribbean banana trade deal Caribbean diplomats are negotiating for new agreements. Jamaica Marketing Organization (JAMCO) Executive director Junior Lodge shares his view on prevailing optimism that US will not challenge EU reworking of banana import deal (02:30 – 05:44)
4. Guyana political peace process crossed key hurdles as a Parliamentary Select Committee hands over recommendations with regards to constitutional reform to speaker of the National Assembly. Rupert Roopnarine leader of the Working People Alliance expresses disappointment at no consensus on peace accord. Colin Smith reports on other outstanding issues identified in CARICOM brokered peace deal (05:45 – 08:16)
5. Sir Alister McIntyre steps down as UN representative dealing with Guyana Venezuela border dispute. His successor is Barbados diplomat Oliver Jackman (08:17 – 08: 48)
6. An OAS report criticizing the Dominican Republic policy on Haitian Immigration has stirred up controversy in the Dominican Republic. Ken Richards reports on the recommendations (08:49 – 10:11)
7. Caribbean countries have taken a stance to have collective voices heard at conference on climate change currently underway in Bonne, Germany (10:12 – 12:59)
8. Citizen for Civil Society a Jamaican group is organizing a demonstration and march in Kingston against political figures due to rising crime rate and economic problems. Karen Weir reports (12: 60 – 15:29)