The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Friday, October 16, 2026.
BANGKOK – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday said that growth across the Western Hemisphere has remained resilient, supported by strong United States demand, high commodity prices, easier financial conditions, robust tourism, and remittance inflows.
PORT OF SPAIN-Opposition leader Penelope Beckles responds to the TT$63.3 billion (One TT dollar=US$).16 cents) budget presented by the Trinidad and Tobago government on Monday this week.
SANTO DOMINGO — The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), has launched a new initiative designed to identify, assess, structure, and accelerate renewable energy, decarbonization, and new business development projects led by National Oil Companies (NOCs) across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
WASHINGTON -The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) says it has mobilised a record $12.2 billion in private capital last year, demonstrating its growing ability to attract private investment and amplify the impact of its development financing in Latin America and the Caribbean.
PORT OF SPAIN – A star-studded cast of local artistes, including Machel Montano, Destra Garcia, Superblue, and Crazy will take the stage to pay tribute to calypso legend Slinger ‘Mighty Sparrow’ Francisco, who will be buried on Friday.
SPORTS:
BRIDGETOWN -West Indies white-ball captain Shai Hope has come in for high praise from the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) following a string of superb showings during the ongoing tour of India.