BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is the CANANews and SPORTS SChedule for Friday, January 17, 2025.
BELMOPAN – The Belize government is considering whether or not it will deploy more soldiers to Haiti after indicating that “there are a few outstanding issues that have to be resolved” before troops could be sent to the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country.
WASHINGTON -The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says while most Caribbean businesses are either innovative or potentially innovative, they still face challenges.
BUENOS AIRES – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says Caribbean countries will have access to the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20), which will help reduce the burden of pneumococcal diseases, offering greater protection for vulnerable populations, including children and the elderly.
ST. JOHN’S – The Antigua and Barbuda government has met with an un-named investor, regarding his plans for the purchase of the government shares in the Caribbean Union Bank (CUB).
ROSEAU – Police have slapped gun and ammunition related charges against the 57-year-old American national, who is already facing murder charges.
SPORTS:
MULTAN – West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales snared three early wickets but half centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan helped to rebuild Pakistan’s innings on the opening day of the first Test here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday.
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