The UWI Blackbirds Big Band is kick-starting the festive season with a bang. After a one-year hiatus, Artistic Director, Dr. Stefan Walcott says the band is ready to thrill patrons at the upcoming Christmas at Cave Hill concert. That event is set for Saturday. In the lead up, the band was busy rehearsing as organisers promised an unforgettable evening filled with live music, a festive Christmas village and the joy of giving. Attendees are also encouraged to bring a wrapped gift for a boy or girl aged 3 to 12 years. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

With the 16 Days of Activism in full swing, a women's group has called attention to other forms of gender-based violence creeping into Barbadian and Caribbean societies. President, Marlene Hewitt says they've never been seen before. Further insight was provided on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados. Women's groups meanwhile have been working together during the 16 Days of Activism to sensitise Barbadians about gender-based violence and how it impacts society The National Organisation of Women says it's critical women's groups join forces, especially at this time. President, Melissa Savoury-Gittens acknowledges the various organisations have their own mandates but notes by coming together, the impact will be greater. Soroptimist International is onboard with an upcoming community outreach about gender-based violence come December 7. President, Peta-Lee Blackman says their bus tour will make stops in Warrens, Holetown and Speightstown. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Our multimedia journalist Josue Ramirez Nelson spoke to Dr David Johnson, founder of Let's Unpack It. They are a youth led Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) and one of the most prominent voices on mental health in Barbados and across the Caribbean. (Video by Jonteau Coppin)

Barbados has seen a reduction in agricultural yield due to drought and land degradation. That's the word from Minister of the Environment, Adrian Forde. He says the decline was evident on island between 2000 and present. Minister Forde's comments came during the 16th Session of the Conference of Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification or COP16 being held in Saudi Arabia. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

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Local football is set to receive a major boost from Government following the inaugural Prime Minister's Cup competition which concluded on Saturday night at Kensington Oval. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce reports. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

The need to pool procurement resources has been highlighted by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley as a critical component of the energy transition efforts of Caribbean nations. She made the point during a three-day Caribbean High-Level Forum on Managing the Energy Transition, which began this morning at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. It's a joint initiative of the Barbados Government and the International Monetary Fund. We hear more in this Kent Jerson report. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Barbados has enjoyed 75 years of relations with Air Canada, and boasts of being the longest flight destination within the region for the airline. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill wants the relationship to continue for another 75 plus years. Rachelle Agard was on hand to witness the anniversary celebrations at the Grantley Adams International Airport, and filed this report. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

With a draft strategy for 2025-2028 in hand to take the Queen Elizabeth Hospital forward, the management team today explained it to the media. Chief Executive Officer Neil Clark says they've changed the governance mechanism and put measures in place like the balanced score card to assess employee performance. He welcomes questions from the public about the strategy, as the QEH is set to host a townhall meeting tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. in its auditorium. Director of Support Services Louise Bobb says the townhall is a necessary legal obligation. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Barbados was among the countries presenting before the International Court of Justice in the Hague, as the ICJ commenced its first hearings to clarify what countries are legally required to do to combat climate change. After years of lobbying by island nations, the UN General Assembly asked the ICJ last year for an opinion on the obligations of states. Lawyers and representatives from more than 100 countries and organisations will make submissions before the ICJ. Minister of Foreign Affairs Kerrie Symmonds says the climate crisis for Barbados is an imminent matter of life and death as there is no where to go for SIDS. He says everything the country has painstakenly constructed as a nation and a people is now at risk due to the climate crisis. Minister Symmonds told the ICJ prolonged droughts are another issue states have to contend with. He adds the cost of finance and securing insurance remain hurdles for SIDS. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is moving full steam ahead to implement a new strategy designed to improve its operations and patient care. According to Chief Exective Officer Neil Clark the 2025-2028 plan includes going paperless over the next few years. He made the comments on the QEH Pulse radio show on Q100.7 FM ahead of a public consultation on Wednesday. Director of Support Services Louise Bobb says much of the progress made has been triggered by events of 2022. She says back then the Hospital was hit by a cyber attack which made its systems vulnerable. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

A St. John farmer is struggling to find a market for close to one thousand pounds of pumpkin. Celeste Chase, who tells CBC News she intended for the pumpkins to be sold out in time for Independence, is asking Barbadians to visit her at Four Roads, St. John before the produce is no longer fit for human consumption. Ms. Chase says several efforts to reach out to restaurants and other businesses to buy the pumpkins were unsuccessful. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

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Agricultural officials are finding ways to boost food production as heavy rains continue to deplete crops leading to shortages. The Ministry of Agriculture is working with the Food and Agriculture Organisation to develop plans using advanced digital crop management systems. Anesta Henry has the report. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #AnestaHenry #Agriculture #FoodSecurity

The US Congressional delegation's visit to Barbados to commemorate the 58th Anniversary of Independence and the 100th birthday of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm must not be taken for granted. That is according to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley who says it was not easy getting the officials to come to the island last weekend to commemorate the historical events. She was speaking during a reception at the United States Ambassador's residence. Meanwhile, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Steven Horsford says the Congressional leaders are committed to a stronger partnership with Barbadians and to living the legacy of the deceased Barbadian-American Congresswoman. He is also praising Prime Minister Mottley's leadership of Barbados. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #MiaMottley #UnitedStates

The US Congressional delegation's visit to Barbados to commemorate the 58th Anniversary of Independence and the 100th birthday of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm must not be taken for granted. That is according to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley who says it was not easy getting the officials to come to the island last weekend to commemorate the historical events. She was speaking during a reception at the United States Ambassador's residence.  Meanwhile, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Steven Horsford says the Congressional leaders are committed to a stronger partnership with Barbadians and to living the legacy of the deceased Barbadian-American Congresswoman. He is also praising Prime Minister Mottley's leadership of Barbados. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #MiaMottley #UnitedStates

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