BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Friday, August 21, 2026.
SANTIAGO – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is projecting regional economic growth of 2.2 per cent this year increasing slightly to 2.5 per cent in 2027 urging that increasing productivity and growth is necessary for reducing informality through productive formalization strategies.
KINGSTON – Newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Dr. Brian Langrin, says the financial institution “will act decisively” to protect price stability as it remains the foundation of the island’s economic resilience.
BRIDGETOWN – The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) is warning against the revival of long debunked theories, such as false links between the measles mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism, which have resurfaced primarily in the United States.
KINGSTON – Jamaica and the United States have signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) that both countries say builds on the already strong bilateral security partnership.
ST. JOHN’S – The Antigua and Barbuda government has announced a raft of new measures aimed at improving security, particularly as it relates gun-related crime and violence on the island.
SPORTS:
NORTH SOUND -The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons launched their home campaign in spectacular fashion Thursday night, snatching a dramatic three-wicket victory over the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in the 12th match of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League.
BRIDGETOWN – President of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA), Calvin Hope has hailed the outstanding accomplishments of all-rounders Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews after they wrote their name in history’s books earlier this week.
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