BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Tuesday, October 1, 2024
NEW DELHI – Prime MInister Andrew Holness says the opening of Jamaica’s High Commission in New Delhi, smybolizes his country’s commitment to strengthening its presence in India.
PORT OF SPAIN – The Trinidad and Tobago government has shortlisted three bidders for the takeover of the state-owned oil refinery in Pointe-a-Pierre, on the west coast of Trinidad, Finance Minister Colm Imbert has announced.
CASTRIES – The new minimum livable wage came into effect on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre urging members of the business community ”to give their best in the exercise of their work duties.
PORT OF SPAIN -The Trinidad and Tobago government says it has developed a strategy to address the country’s removal from on the European Union’s (EU) list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.
RIYADH – Two developmental banks are positioning themselves as financing alternatives for the Caribbean, as the region responds to the rising cost of climate change adaptation and mitigation (CMCFeature by Kenton X. Chance).
SPORTS:
DUBAI – West Indies captain Hayley Matthews and legendary all-rounder Deandra Dottin have joined voices praising the ICC’s decision to introduce equal prize money for men’s and women’s competitions.
PROVIDENCE- Tobago Knight Riders play Barbados Royals in the first elimination match of the Caribbean Premier Leaque at the Providence Stadium.
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