Caribbean Report 09-10-1992
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1992-10-09
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The British Broadcasting Corporation
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1. Dr. Cheddi Jagan takes the oath as the new president of Guyana following his party’s victory in the general elections. Clip is played of his speech. (00:00-02:32)
2. Sandra Baptiste reports on the atmosphere surrounding the inauguration of Dr. Cheddi Jagan following some reports of disruption outside the venue. (02:33-05:51)
3. Former President Desmond Hoyte says his party is taking legal advice on how to proceed with concerns over alleged irregularities during Monday’s elections in Guyana. (05:52-07:09)
4. St. Lucia delays the introduction of an increase to its cruise ship passenger tax pending the outcome of an OECS meeting in Grenada on October 27th. (07:10-08:13)
5. The European Community denounces current moves by the US Government to tighten its 30 year embargo on Cuba. (08:14-09:43)
6. Professor Larry Birns of the Council on Western Hemispheric Affairs talks about the implications of the Torricelli bill for the Caribbean. (09:44-12:26)
7. Jamaica’s ambassador to the US, Richard Bernal says CARICOM needs to justify its existence now more than ever as the world divides itself into economic blocs leaving smaller nations out in the cold. Gary Allen reports. (12:27-14:11)
8. Recap of the headlines. (14:12-14:36)
2. Sandra Baptiste reports on the atmosphere surrounding the inauguration of Dr. Cheddi Jagan following some reports of disruption outside the venue. (02:33-05:51)
3. Former President Desmond Hoyte says his party is taking legal advice on how to proceed with concerns over alleged irregularities during Monday’s elections in Guyana. (05:52-07:09)
4. St. Lucia delays the introduction of an increase to its cruise ship passenger tax pending the outcome of an OECS meeting in Grenada on October 27th. (07:10-08:13)
5. The European Community denounces current moves by the US Government to tighten its 30 year embargo on Cuba. (08:14-09:43)
6. Professor Larry Birns of the Council on Western Hemispheric Affairs talks about the implications of the Torricelli bill for the Caribbean. (09:44-12:26)
7. Jamaica’s ambassador to the US, Richard Bernal says CARICOM needs to justify its existence now more than ever as the world divides itself into economic blocs leaving smaller nations out in the cold. Gary Allen reports. (12:27-14:11)
8. Recap of the headlines. (14:12-14:36)