The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Wednesday September 2, 2026.
GEORGETOWN – The Commission of Inquiry, appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the July 18 capsizing of the M/V ‘BARIMA’ that resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people, says it is committed to conducting its work ‘independently, impartially, thoroughly and expeditiously, without fear or favour’ and in accordance with its terms of mandate.
BRIDGETOWN – A senior Barbados government minister is urging Caribbean countries to establish their own monitoring and evaluation systems reflecting the the realities of small island states.
ROSEAU – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica will soon sign a US$75 million agreement with a foreign investor for the construction of a new cruise village in the country.
CHARLESTOWN – The Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC) says the island’s geothermal drilling project is moving closer to drilling with a NEVLEC delegation travelling to Iceland as the 272-metric-tonne Drillmec HH-300 ‘Týr’ rig prepares to undergo its final independent acceptance inspection.
NASSAU – A High Court judge has ordered teachers back to schoolrooms after granting an interim injunction to the Bahamas government against the Bahamas Educators Managerial Union (BEMU).
SPORTS:
BASSETERRE – Johnson Charles took full advantage of a controversial decision by the third umpire to power the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to an impressive six-wicket victory over the Barbados Tridents in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League here on Tuesday.