BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Friday, December 20, 2024.
WASHINGTON -The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will provide Barbados with US$56 million following the fourth reviews of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements with the island.
ST. JOHN’S – Prime Minister Gaston Browne has written to the Governor General, Rodney Williams, indicating that January 14, next year will be the date for the bye-election in the St. Peter constituency.
WASHINGTON – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says after years of hard work, the Americas Region, including the Caribbean, has regained its measles-free status in 2024.
PORT AU PRINCE – United States carrier, JetBlue says it will extend its suspension of flights to Haiti until April 30, 2025, citing ongoing civil unrest and security risks. This decision was made following incidents in November when aircraft from JetBlue, Spirit, and American Airlines were struck by bullets shortly before landing at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport here.
SPORTS
KINGSTOWN – Following a disappointing T20I series loss to Bangladesh, West Indies T20 captain Rovman Powell believes the players must use the upcoming time off to recharge and properly prepare for 2025.
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