BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Friday, June 5, 2026.
PARAMARIBO – Suriname’s National Assembly (DNA)has approved requests by the Public Prosecution Service (OM) to criminally prosecute three former government ministers for offenses allegedly committed while in office.
GEORGETOWN -The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is on Friday observing World Environment Day cognisant of the reality that the region is on the frontline of climate change.
ROSEAU -The Director of the Barbados Financial Intelligence Unit, Kirk Harrison Taitt, is urging Caribbean countries to be mindful of the possibility of derisking of banks operating in the region.
ST. GEORGE’S – Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has held “productive discussions” with his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, according to a statement issued by the Office of the Grenada Prime Minister.
TORONTO – Canada says it will deploy an estimated US$97 million through the GAIA Climate Loan Fund, which is designed to provide long-term loans for climate adaptation and mitigation projects across emerging markets and developing economies.
SPORTS:
ROME – Saint Lucia’s sprint sensation Julien Alfred delivered a statement victory at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea Wanda Diamond League on Thursday night, storming past reigning World Champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden in the women’s 200m at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico.
BRIDGETOWN – One year after stepping away from the Barbados Rally Club’s premier event, 2024 champions Stuart Maloney and Kristian Yearwood have stormed back to the top of the podium at the 36th BCIC Rally Barbados.
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