BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
BRIDGETOWN – The Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) Wednesday said despite global economic uncertainties and the negative consequences of Hurricane Beryl, Barbados has maintained a steady path of economic growth and resilience.
GEORGETOWN – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) ministers of environment and sustainable development Wednesday said regional countries have been engaged in an extensive international environment agenda which will evolve with key decision-making on biodiversity, climate change, land degradation and plastics.
NASSAU – Prime Minister Philip Davis says the remains of the Lucayans, the first people of these islands, have closed a chapter that began with their removal by George R. Fox from Watlings Island, now known as San Salvador, nearly a 100 years ago.
NEW YORK – China Construction America (CCA) has filed an appeal against a New York court ruling that the original developer of Baha Mar in The Bahamas, Sarkis Izmirlian, had proven his fraud claim against CCA “beyond doubt”.
KINGSTON – Campion College says it is ”cooperating fully with relevant authorities” after a student was killed when a football goalpost fell on him on Tuesday.
SPORTS:
PORT OF SPAIN – Matches continue in the West Indies 2024 CG United Super50 Cup at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy and the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground.
ST JOHN’S – West Indies seeking to rebound from the disastrous tour of Sri Lanka when they play England in the first match of their One Day International team on Thursday (preview).
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