BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
KINGSTON – Jamaica is celebrating its 63rd anniversary of political independence from Britain on Wednesday with the eyes of the political leadership of the country firmly fixed on the upcoming general elections that some political observers say could be held early in September.
GEORGETOWN – Less than 48 hours after it said all stakeholders have a statutory duty and civic responsibility to contribute to the September 1 general and regional elections being conducted in a free, fair, transparent, and credible manner, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has voted down a proposal requiring voters to surrender their mobile phones before casting their ballots.
SANTIAGO – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is warning that the region continues to endure a prolonged period of low growth and that it is estimated that real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow 2.2 per cent on average in 2025 and 2.3 per cent the following year, in line with the rates recorded in 2023 and 2024.
CASTRIES – The St. Lucia government says it has commissioned the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) to present proposals for the establishment of an unemployment insurance programme here.
PARAMARIBO – Two officers, including a senior member of the Suriname Police Force (KPS) have been remanded into custody after they have been accused of embezzling SRD1,045,000 (One SRD=US$0.02 cents).
SPORTS:
ST JOHN’S – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled a 15-man squad for the upcoming CG United One-Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan, set to be played at Trinidad’s Brian Lara Cricket Academy.
LAUDERHILL – Despite a 2-1 T20 series defeat against Pakistan, West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder remains optimistic about his team’s ability to turn things around.
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