Caribbean Report 06-02-1997
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1997-02-06
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The British Broadcasting Corporation
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The Dominican Republic has been singled out as one possible country where the Peruvians two Bakamaro rebels could be granted asylum. Next, after a homemade boat carrying immigrants from the Dominican Republic capsized between the two countries, the United States Coast Guard in Puerto Rico say that they are searching for survivors. Next, the debate continues on the suitability of A. N. R. Robinson for the presidential candidate, as Mr. Basdeo Panday, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago returns home. Also, there are speculations of general elections following the election of a president. The tax measures introduced to address the island’s existing financial situation are having a serious impact on the economy of Dutch, St. Martin says the St. Martin’s Island Council. Voters’ registration by Guyana’s Election Commission has again fallen behind the schedule set up by the Commission. Fraud in past elections has made the voters’ list difficult to update. Lastly, Clive Lloyd, Manager of the West Indies cricket team has criticised comments made by Australian Captain Mark Taylor on the issue of sledging of batsman, Robert Samuels.
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1. Headlines (00:00-00:31)
2. The Dominican Republic down- plays speculations that it is a possible safe haven for the two Bakamaru rebels in Lima Peru (00:32-03:16)
3. The United States Coast Guard say that they are searching for survivors after a boat carrying immigrants from the Dominican Republic capsized (03:17-03:44)
4. The Trinidadian Prime Minister stands firmly behind A.N.R. Robinson as his choice for President. Basdeo Panday, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago is interviewed. Tony Fraser Reports from Port of Spain (03:45-08:32)
5. St. Martin's Island Council is urging the downsizing of the Netherland Antilles government. Sarah Wescot-Williams, Leader of the Democratic Party is interviewed (08:33-11:20)
6. Elections in Guyana and voters' registration list has again fallen behind the schedule set up by the Commission. Doodnauth Singh, Chairman of the Elections Commission is interviewed (11:21-14:27)
7. Batsman Robert Samuels is attacked by Australian Captain Mark Taylor (14:28-15:26)
2. The Dominican Republic down- plays speculations that it is a possible safe haven for the two Bakamaru rebels in Lima Peru (00:32-03:16)
3. The United States Coast Guard say that they are searching for survivors after a boat carrying immigrants from the Dominican Republic capsized (03:17-03:44)
4. The Trinidadian Prime Minister stands firmly behind A.N.R. Robinson as his choice for President. Basdeo Panday, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago is interviewed. Tony Fraser Reports from Port of Spain (03:45-08:32)
5. St. Martin's Island Council is urging the downsizing of the Netherland Antilles government. Sarah Wescot-Williams, Leader of the Democratic Party is interviewed (08:33-11:20)
6. Elections in Guyana and voters' registration list has again fallen behind the schedule set up by the Commission. Doodnauth Singh, Chairman of the Elections Commission is interviewed (11:21-14:27)
7. Batsman Robert Samuels is attacked by Australian Captain Mark Taylor (14:28-15:26)