Caribbean Report 09-08-1993
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1993-08-09
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1. Headlines (00:00-00:37)
2. Dominican Prime Minister, Dame Eugenia Charles says many Central American countries appear to be operating a double standard when it comes to Cuba. Several Central American countries have written to the US Congress Foreign Affairs Committee distancing themselves from a move to establish a CARICOM-Cuba Commission. Interview with Dame Eugenia Charles, Prime Minister of Dominica (00:38-02:46)
3. In Trinidad and Tobago, the government’s plan to divest electricity services is being questioned in some quarters. Proposals have been made to transfer the capacity to generate electricity into foreign hands. The state owned public utility estimates that the Electricity Commission needs US $180 million dollars to upgrade its generating capacity. As an alternative proposal, the Oilfield Workers Trade Union (OWTU) is claiming that a floating bond on the local market would provide the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) with money to upgrade its generating plant and capacity. Correspondent, Tony Fraser reports on the government’s arguments for its decision and the position of the union representing the electricity workers (02:47-05:19)
4. Dominican Labour Party’s leader, Rosie Douglas says banana producers in Latin America should not be attacked as the enemy by Caribbean countries. His plea comes after he attended a forum that was set up by Latin American and Caribbean countries to discuss issues on common ground. Interview with Rosie Douglas, Leader, Dominican Labour Party in London (05:20-08:10)
5. Caribbean leaders in the northeast region are to launch a joint marketing initiative aim at boosting tourism. The programme promoting the islands of Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Martin, Anguilla, and St. Kitts and Nevis which begins later in the month is in conjunction with Windward Airlines. Interview with Brian Mead, Director, Windward Airlines (08:11-10:10)
6. In London, the post mortem on the body of Joy Gardner, the Jamaican woman who collapsed and died after a deportation order was served is expected within the next few days. The official caused of the death was given as kidney failure. However, Mrs. Gardner’s family believed that she suffocated during the struggle. The report of a heart specialist which was leaked to the Daily Mirror indicated that Mrs. Gardner died because she in some way was deprived of oxygen. Her death has prompted calls from prison reformers for a review of the use of body belts to restrain prisoners (10:11-10:47)
7. Over a thousand people gathered for an anti-racist music festival. The event was set against the heightened awareness of racist incidents in recent weeks and culminated with Joy Gardner’s death. The festival was organized by the Anti-Racist Alliance and one of its aims is to strengthen the campaign for tougher laws to combat racial violence. Speaker - Singer Gabrielle (Louisa Gabrielle Bob). Interviews with Marc Wadsworth, Chairman, Anti-Racist Alliance; Narendra Makanji, Anti-Racist Alliance; and persons attending the festival. Yvette Rowe reports (10:48-14:32)
8. Police in the Labour Council have renewed appeals for witnesses to come forward in connection with the murder of black teenager, Stephen Lawrence. A reward of five thousand pounds has been offered and posters circulated (14:33-14:58)
2. Dominican Prime Minister, Dame Eugenia Charles says many Central American countries appear to be operating a double standard when it comes to Cuba. Several Central American countries have written to the US Congress Foreign Affairs Committee distancing themselves from a move to establish a CARICOM-Cuba Commission. Interview with Dame Eugenia Charles, Prime Minister of Dominica (00:38-02:46)
3. In Trinidad and Tobago, the government’s plan to divest electricity services is being questioned in some quarters. Proposals have been made to transfer the capacity to generate electricity into foreign hands. The state owned public utility estimates that the Electricity Commission needs US $180 million dollars to upgrade its generating capacity. As an alternative proposal, the Oilfield Workers Trade Union (OWTU) is claiming that a floating bond on the local market would provide the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) with money to upgrade its generating plant and capacity. Correspondent, Tony Fraser reports on the government’s arguments for its decision and the position of the union representing the electricity workers (02:47-05:19)
4. Dominican Labour Party’s leader, Rosie Douglas says banana producers in Latin America should not be attacked as the enemy by Caribbean countries. His plea comes after he attended a forum that was set up by Latin American and Caribbean countries to discuss issues on common ground. Interview with Rosie Douglas, Leader, Dominican Labour Party in London (05:20-08:10)
5. Caribbean leaders in the northeast region are to launch a joint marketing initiative aim at boosting tourism. The programme promoting the islands of Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Martin, Anguilla, and St. Kitts and Nevis which begins later in the month is in conjunction with Windward Airlines. Interview with Brian Mead, Director, Windward Airlines (08:11-10:10)
6. In London, the post mortem on the body of Joy Gardner, the Jamaican woman who collapsed and died after a deportation order was served is expected within the next few days. The official caused of the death was given as kidney failure. However, Mrs. Gardner’s family believed that she suffocated during the struggle. The report of a heart specialist which was leaked to the Daily Mirror indicated that Mrs. Gardner died because she in some way was deprived of oxygen. Her death has prompted calls from prison reformers for a review of the use of body belts to restrain prisoners (10:11-10:47)
7. Over a thousand people gathered for an anti-racist music festival. The event was set against the heightened awareness of racist incidents in recent weeks and culminated with Joy Gardner’s death. The festival was organized by the Anti-Racist Alliance and one of its aims is to strengthen the campaign for tougher laws to combat racial violence. Speaker - Singer Gabrielle (Louisa Gabrielle Bob). Interviews with Marc Wadsworth, Chairman, Anti-Racist Alliance; Narendra Makanji, Anti-Racist Alliance; and persons attending the festival. Yvette Rowe reports (10:48-14:32)
8. Police in the Labour Council have renewed appeals for witnesses to come forward in connection with the murder of black teenager, Stephen Lawrence. A reward of five thousand pounds has been offered and posters circulated (14:33-14:58)