The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
BRIDGETOWN – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integration and the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) in light of the ongoing spat involving regional leaders and the future direction of the 15-member grouping.
BRIDGETOWN – The Caribbean Congress of Labour (CCL) is calling on regional leaders to recommit to the principles of ‘respectful engagement, collective responsibility, and meaningful consultation’ within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in the wake of the ongoing spat involving Caribbean leaders and the future direction of the 15-member grouping.
PORT OF SPAIN – Pan Trinbago has expressed its ‘deep disappointment’ at the decision of the Trinidad and Tobago government to extended the use of the existing coat of arms until January 2, 2031, despite the approval of a new national emblem earlier this year.
ST. GEORGE’S – Grenada’s first retail bond programme, which was launched in October with the aim of raising five million EC dollars (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) on the Regional Securities Market has failed to raise the targeted amount.
BRIDGETOWN – Health authorities are reporting at least two deaths and a ‘growing’ increase in cases of respiratory illness, especially in adults in Barbados, even as they acknowledge that this is not uncommon at this time of the year.
SPORTS:
PORT OF SPAIN – Trinidad and Tobago centre back Kobi Henry has signed a two-year deal to play with Major League Soccer (MLS) team, Real Salt Lake.
ABU DHABI – Prolific middle order batsman Shimron Hetmyer will take no further part in the International League T20 tournament after picking up a hamstring injury.