BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Wednesday, Apr 1,2026.
BASSETERRE – The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has launched its strategic plan for the period 2026-31, seeking too bring meaningful transformation to the people of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU), maintain a string Eastern Caribbean (EC) dollar as well as participate in the pilot for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) payment and settlement system, CAPS.
HAMILTON -The Bermuda government says it will host a public town hall meeting on Tuesday next week, regarding the British Overseas Territory’s application to become a full member of the regional integration movement, CARICOM.
PORT AU PRINCE – The United States and Canada have condemned the attacks by criminal gangs in Jean-Denis, in the Artibonite region earlier this week that left at least 16 people dead and several others injured
BELMOPAN – The Belize government and the country’s tourism board say they intend to “a firm stance against any derogatory comments by licensed tour guides toward visitors,” amid reports that racist remarks were made online by licensed tour guide against Miss Universe Ivory Coast, Olivia Yacé, during her recent visit to Belize.
BRIDGETOWN – A 19-year-old Grenadian national has emerged as the winner in the multi-media category of the inaugural “Echoes of Us – Our Voice. Our Vibe” creative competition among young people that took place at the 15th edition of the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA XV) held here last August.
SPORTS:
GUADALAJARA – The long wait is over. For the first time in 52 years, the Democratic Republic of Congo will grace the World Cup stage after a dramatic 1-0 victory over Jamaica in their intercontinental play-off final at Estadio AKRON on Tuesday night.
KINGSTON – The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has its Jamaican franchise back, but it will return to the crease under a powerful new identity.
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