BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Friday, August 8, 2025.
GEORGETOWN -The Guyana government Friday said that the first oil has been achieved from the One Guyana Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, the country’s fourth offshore development within the prolific Stabroek Block.
BRIDGETOWN – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries are urging the United States government not to withdraw funding from the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), warning such a move could undermine food security for millions of people.
PARAMARIBO – The deputy minister of Health, Welfare and Labour, Raj Jadnanansing, says he intends to hold talks with representatives of the US-owned gold mining company, Newmont Suriname, amid reports that the multinational intends to lay off 15 per cent of its work force.
GEORGETOWN –The Tourism & Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) Friday called on all political parties, stakeholder bodies, as well as the general public to ensure that the September 1 general and regional elections are free and fair.
PORT OF SPAIN – A High Court judge has ordered the state to pay compensation in excess of a quarter million dollars (One TT dollar=US$0.16 cents) after ruling that schools have a solemn legal duty to ensure the safety and welfare of students.
SPORTS:
PORT OF SPAIN – West Indies play Pakistan in the first of a three-match One Day International series at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium.
CASTRIES – The St. Lucia Kings have named veteran all-rounder David Wiese as their new captain for the upcoming Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), as they prepare to defend their title this season.
ST. JOHN’S – Senior men’s sprinter Cejhae Greene will headline a five-member Antigua and Barbuda track and field team at the NACAC Senior Championships, set for August 15-17 in The Bahamas.
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