Caribbean Report 22-03-1995
Two people are dead and dozens have been injured in protests over increased transportation costs in the Dominican Republic. British MPs in a heated debate over future access to Britain for Commonwealth citizens. Europe's proposed common visa list names twenty-eight countries, ten in the Caribbean, whose citizens would require a visa to enter the European states. Geest PLC, a British fruit marketing and distribution company announced an increase in their profits nevertheless the company's improved financial record was affected by tropical storm Debbie. Guyana's Attorney General Bernard Dos Santos is expected to advise the government to press ahead with the Commission of Inquiry into the 1980 death of Dr. Walter Rodney. Australian manager Bobby Simpson speaks about the replacement for injured fast bowler Craig McDermott and the batting of Carl Hooper which made a difference in the one day internationals. The Pan American Athletics Commission is moving to encourage more hemispheric competition. It is targeting long distance running as the first in a series of athletic events.
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| Format: | Recording, oral biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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The British Broadcasting Corporation
1995-03-22
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| Subjects: | Demonstrations, > Dominican Republic, Transportation, > Fares, > Dominican Republic, Death, > Dominican Republic, Great Britain, > Emigration and immigration, > Government policy, Great Britain, > Politics and government, Caribbean Area, > Emigration and immigration, Visas, > European Union, Banana trade, > Windward Islands, Financial statements, > Great Britain, Hurricanes, > Caribbean Area, Assassination, > Investigation, > Guyana, Governmental investigations, > Guyana, Witnesses, > Guyana, Cricket, > Australia, Cricket players, > Australia, Sports injuries, > Australia, Athletics, > Caribbean Area, Long distance running, Track and field, > Tournaments, > Caribbean Area, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2139/14218 |
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| Summary: | Two people are dead and dozens have been injured in protests over increased transportation costs in the Dominican Republic. British MPs in a heated debate over future access to Britain for Commonwealth citizens. Europe's proposed common visa list names twenty-eight countries, ten in the Caribbean, whose citizens would require a visa to enter the European states. Geest PLC, a British fruit marketing and distribution company announced an increase in their profits nevertheless the company's improved financial record was affected by tropical storm Debbie. Guyana's Attorney General Bernard Dos Santos is expected to advise the government to press ahead with the Commission of Inquiry into the 1980 death of Dr. Walter Rodney. Australian manager Bobby Simpson speaks about the replacement for injured fast bowler Craig McDermott and the batting of Carl Hooper which made a difference in the one day internationals. The Pan American Athletics Commission is moving to encourage more hemispheric competition. It is targeting long distance running as the first in a series of athletic events. |
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