BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Friday, August 14, 2026
CASTRIES – St. Lucia’s Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre has held talks with his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart Kamla Persad-Bissessar providing an “update” regarding her challenge to the reappointment of CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett.
BELMOPAN -The Belize government says it does not support the proposed acquisition of Speednet Communications Limited by the Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL).
CASTRIES – The St. Lucia government says it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Unted States regarding the deportation of third-country nationals to the Caribbean Community CARICOM) country.
PARAMARIBO – President Jennifer Simons says achieving malaria-free status should not be considered an endpoint urging countries in the Guiana Shield to follow the efforts of the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country in its bid to maintain Suriname’s malaria-free status.
BRIDGETOWN – The Barbados government is moving towards establishing an agricultural insurance framework for the country and is encouraging stakeholders, including farmers to participate in a survey on the issue.
SPORTS:
ROSEAU -The Dominican Football Association has ended its search for a new leader of the men’s national football programme, appointing Kurt Hurd as head coach on a two-year contract.
ST. GEORGE’S – The Grenada Football Association (GFA) has thrown its full weight behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino following his abrupt decision to scrap the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative, praising the move as a vital step toward preserving unity within world football’s governing body.
KINGSTON -The Guyana Amazon Warriors extended the Jamaica Kingsmen’s nightmare start to the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) by thumping them by six wickets to pick up a win in their opening match here on Thursday night.
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