BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Tuesday, February 4, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN-Continued developments in the Commissioner of Police saga in Trinidad and Tobago with her lawyers threatening legal action later on Tuesday.
KINGSTON – The Integrity Commission Tuesday welcomed the decision by the business partner of Prime Minister Andrew Holness to withdraw a matter he had brought against the Commission.
NASSAU -The Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBB), John Rolle, says based on preliminary data, the Bahamian economy expanded at a healthy, but moderated pace in 2024, led by the performance in tourism and continued foreign investments also attracted into the sector.
CASTRIES – Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre said that the government will pay out the more than EC$30 million (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) in backpay to public servants before the island celebrates its 46th anniversary of political independence from Britain on February 22.
GEORGETOWN – The Guyana government says its priority remains the completion of the gas to energy (GTE) project “in the shortest possible time” following a ruling by the Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board (DAAB) late last month.
NASSAU – President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Ilan Goldfajn, says the Washington-based financial institution has been a steadfast partner for the Caribbean for over half a century.
SPORTS:
ST. JOHN’S – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has introduced a revolutionary, data-driven scouting system designed to identify and nurture the finest cricketing talent across the Caribbean.
DUBAI – The DP World ILT20 Season 3 has reached its thrilling knockout stage, with the Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriorz securing their spots in the playoffs.
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