BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is the CANANews Schedule for Monday, October 21, 2024
PARAMARIBO -President Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi says he expects that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will relax some of its policies as they relate to Suriname, saying that over the past years his administration has achieved all the goals set by the Washington-based financial institution.
ST. GEORGE’S – Despite the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl when it swept through the country in July causing widespread destruction mainly in the northern part of the island, the Grenada government’s revenue collection for that month increased by nearly EC$40 million (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) over the projected figure.
PORT OF SPAIN – Trinidad and Tobago has reiterated its position that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a violation of international law and that Port of Spain continues to call for the use of all available diplomatic channels to end the violence against Ukraine.
PARAMARIB – Home affairs minister, Bronto Somohardjo, has confirmed his resignation from the coalition government of President Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi, saying that he will be exonerated when the investigation into his ministry is completed.
KINGSTON -Jamaica is observing National Heroes Day on Monday with the leaders of the two main political parties at odds as to how the country’s most decorated cultural legends Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett-Coverley and Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley, should be honoured.
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