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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  Sunday, Febrary 22, 2026.

CASTRIES – St. Lucia is observing its 47th anniversary of political independence from Britain on Sunday with Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre urging unity in the future socio-economic development of the island.

HAMILTON – The Bermuda government says the island’s real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have increased between 2.5  to three per cent last year, reflecting solid solid performance in the international business sector and further recovery in  tourism,  supported by strong job growth, rising employment income, consumer spending, and foreign currency earnings.

BELMOPAN – Belize will  host a three-day conference on anti-money laundering and combating of financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) which it says will provide a platform for Belizean and international experts to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and best practices.

KINGSTOWN – Prime Minster Dr. Goodwin Friday says his new administration is  awaiting a response from the United States after St. Vincent and the Grenadines had been asked to accept  to facilitate third country refugees to be sent to the island so as to mitigate scenarios where Washington cannot return these individuals to their state of birth or origin.

SPORTS:

ST.  GEORGE’S – West Indies Women elected to field after winning the toss against Sri Lanka Women in the second match of their One Day International series here at the National Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

CASTRIES – Julien Alfred’s historic achievements at the 2024 Olympics will be honoured on a commemorative stamp as part of Saint Lucia’s Independence Day celebrations on Sunday.

 

CMC/2026