BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is he CANANews for Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
MONTEGO BAY – The 2025 Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) began here officially on Tuesday night with Jamaica’s Finance and Public Service Minister, Fayval Williams, saying that the Caribbean should become more competitive, remove barriers to intra regional trade and continue efforts to punch above its weight.
PARAMARIBO – The Public Prosecution Service (OM) Wednesday warned members of the public of the serious risks associated with sending packages for third parties and handing over their identity card, noting that what initially appears to be an innocent request can lead to criminal prosecution, detention, and a permanent criminal record.
GEORGETOWN – The Guyana government has welcomed the ruling by acting Chief Justice Roxanne George, who dismissed two election-related cases brought by Christopher Ram and Vishnu Bandhu earlier this year.
BRIDGETOW – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Wednesday said it has embarked on a round of stakeholder consultations supporting the mobilisation of climate finance and the energy and transport sectors foe the region.”
ST. GEORGE’S – Caribbean and African politicians, trade representatives, bankers and academics were heading back to their respective destinations on Wednesday after two-days discussing deeper trade, economic and cultural tie. (CMCFeature by Kenton X. Chance)
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