Caribbean Report 08-12-1993
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1993-12-08
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The British Broadcasting Corporation
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Colin Ferguson, Jamaican immigrant was responsible for the NY commuter train shooting and killing four passengers and wounding nineteen was convicted. Thomas S. Gulotta, CEO of Nassau County expresses the shock, pain and anger faced by the local residents and the victim’s families. In other news, Robert Malval, Hiati’s Prime Minister made a last ditch attempt to get help from the Vatican to end the crisis there and restore democracy. Leslie Griffiths, British Catholic Priest – friend of Aristide in an interview with BBC correspondent Carol Orr is asked if he thought that it was too late, and gives his opinion on the controversial issues. International negotiators continued meetings in the hope of achieving a world trade agreement by December 15. The question remains - why the GATT negotiators have faced so many longstanding problems? The international charity - Christian Aid says that African, Caribbean and Pacific countries would be the biggest whether GATT is signed or not. Wendy Tindale, Head of Christian Aid’s Latin American and Caribbean section says that it is a no win situation for ACP countries. And, David Holford, West Indies manager says that it has been decided – that the West Indies test match with Sri Lanka that play will take place on Friday’s rest day - Carol Orr reports.
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Headlines with Carol Orr (00:26)
1. Colin Ferguson, Jamaican immigrant was responsible for the NY commuter train shooting and killing four passengers and wounding nineteen was convicted. Thomas S. Gulotta, CEO of Nassau County expresses the shock, pain and anger faced by the local residents and the victim’s families. Police Chief explains what transpired during the callous event of the gunman as he opened fire on the victims – correspondent Jeremy Cooke reports from New York. And, Carol Orr interviews Virginia Turner one of his neighbours in order to gain insight about the reason behind Colin Ferguson’s fatal actions (00:26 -05:41)
2. Robert Malval, Hiati’s Prime Minister made a last ditch attempt to get help from the Vatican to end the crisis there and restore democracy. Leslie Griffiths, British Catholic Priest – friend of Aristide in an interview with BBC correspondent Carol Orr is asked if he thought that it was too late, and gives his opinion on the controversial issues (05:42 - 08:48)
3. International negotiators continued meetings in the hope of achieving a world trade agreement by December 15. The question remains - why the GATT negotiators have faced so many longstanding problems? Dominique, van der Mensbrugghe, author of an OEC publication gives his analysis. And, Kevin Watkins, economic policy advisor to Oxfam also gives his analysis - Debbie Ransome reports (08: 49 - 11:01)
4. The international charity - Christian Aid says that African, Caribbean and Pacific countries would be the biggest whether GATT is signed or not. Wendy Tyndale, Head of Christian Aid’s Latin American and Caribbean section says that it is a no win situation for ACP countries – Carol Orr reports (11:02 -13:59)
5. David Holford, West Indies manager says that it has been decided – that the West Indies test match with Sri Lanka that play will take place on Friday’s rest day - Carol Orr reports (14:00 - 14:49)
1. Colin Ferguson, Jamaican immigrant was responsible for the NY commuter train shooting and killing four passengers and wounding nineteen was convicted. Thomas S. Gulotta, CEO of Nassau County expresses the shock, pain and anger faced by the local residents and the victim’s families. Police Chief explains what transpired during the callous event of the gunman as he opened fire on the victims – correspondent Jeremy Cooke reports from New York. And, Carol Orr interviews Virginia Turner one of his neighbours in order to gain insight about the reason behind Colin Ferguson’s fatal actions (00:26 -05:41)
2. Robert Malval, Hiati’s Prime Minister made a last ditch attempt to get help from the Vatican to end the crisis there and restore democracy. Leslie Griffiths, British Catholic Priest – friend of Aristide in an interview with BBC correspondent Carol Orr is asked if he thought that it was too late, and gives his opinion on the controversial issues (05:42 - 08:48)
3. International negotiators continued meetings in the hope of achieving a world trade agreement by December 15. The question remains - why the GATT negotiators have faced so many longstanding problems? Dominique, van der Mensbrugghe, author of an OEC publication gives his analysis. And, Kevin Watkins, economic policy advisor to Oxfam also gives his analysis - Debbie Ransome reports (08: 49 - 11:01)
4. The international charity - Christian Aid says that African, Caribbean and Pacific countries would be the biggest whether GATT is signed or not. Wendy Tyndale, Head of Christian Aid’s Latin American and Caribbean section says that it is a no win situation for ACP countries – Carol Orr reports (11:02 -13:59)
5. David Holford, West Indies manager says that it has been decided – that the West Indies test match with Sri Lanka that play will take place on Friday’s rest day - Carol Orr reports (14:00 - 14:49)