The National Disabilities Unit held its Christmas party on its grounds on Saturday. Here are highlights from the event. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 # #

Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance, Dwight Sutherland, brought joy to his St. George South constituents on Saturday, as he held a Christmas party at the Ellerton Playing Field. He spoke to CBC News at the event. ???? Patrick Murray Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #Christmas #Party

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley believes the Foreign Language Department at the Barbados Community College may have to adapt to the emergence of technology. She was speaking at a special gala for BCC's 55th anniversary. Our reporter Ackeem Clinkett has all the details. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight

As Barbados focuses on driving growth, work is ongoing to ensure its economy is more resilient. According to Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Ryan Straughn it involves several measures, including renewable energy to mitigate against shocks related to fossil fuel prices. He says the country has been running primary surpluses over the last few years, with the exception of the COVID period. Minister Straughn further revealed that as Barbados closes out this financial year, it is on track to have a 3.5% primary surplus. He says the efforts will enhance the island's profile. Minister Straughn was at the time participating virtually in the 24th Parliamentary Session of the World Teen Parliament. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight

Former Minister of Health, Lieutenant Colonel the Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic is opening up about his experience as Minister as the country faced COVID-19, detailing the story of the multi-sectoral responses. He has done so through a new book "No Retreat. No Surrender. The COVID-19 Experience of a Small Island Developing State." Kishmar St. Juste reports. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight