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CANANEWS AND SPORTS SCHEDULE AT 1200 ECT

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Thursday, May 1, 2025

KINGSTON – Legislators have  passed three Bills that seek to appropriately treat with and increase the penalties for the offence of murder under Jamaican law.

TORTOLA – Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has issued a strong appeal to residents to maintain high vaccination rates, warning that vaccine hesitancy and misinformation threaten public health in the territory.

GEORGETOWN – President Dr. Irfaan Ali  on Thursday reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering support for workers across Guyana, pledging continued investment in their prosperity and empowerment as the country observes Labour Day.

GEORGE TOWN – Political parties in this British Overseas territory are now scrambling to form coalitions on Thursday, after no single party clinched a majority following  Wednesday’s general election

SPORTS

KINGSTOWN- The Leeward Islands Women reached 88 for seven off their 20 overs against Guyana Women in the opening match of the Women’s T20 Blaze here at the Arnos Vale Playing Field on Thursday.

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