BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Friday, May 30, 2025.
PARAMARIBO – President Chandrikapersad Santokhi is to meet on Friday with the 14 political organizations that participated in the May 25 elections, as efforts continue to form a coalition government in the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country.
ROSEAU – The Electoral Reform Coalition (ERC) is calling on Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley not to attend the rally o the ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) on June 1, saying it is “ highly inappropriate” for her to do so given that she is currently the chairman of the 15-member regional integration grouping, CARICOM.
WASHINGTON – The Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CBI) have long been recognized in their importance to fiscal revenue in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) but there is less clarity over their broader economic contributions, according to a paper released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday.
PORT OF SPAIN – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has defended the decision of her new administration to push ahead with legislation allowing for law-abiding citizens to have access to legal firearms in defence of themselves and their families.
BRIDGETOWN – The Barbados government has announced plans for raising BDS$300 million (One BDS$=US$0.50 cents) on the local market that will be used to finance its operations and manage debt more affordably.
SPORTS:
DERBY – England Women won the toss and elected to bat against West Indies Women in the opening Women’s One Day International here at the Derbyshire County Ground on Friday.
BIRMINGHAM – Following Thursday’s 238-run thrashing at the hands of England in the opening One Day International, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy says the team’s lethargic start while on tour is a cause for concern.
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