Making Headlines... CBC NewsNight - June 21 2024 Subscribe to CBC News Barbados https://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 #CBCNewsNight #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

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Managing Director of the Barbados Light & Power (BL&P), Roger Blackman has applauded employees for playing a major role in ensuring the company had no severe work-related incidents last year. He was addressing the BL&P's Luminosity Awards, themed 'Today's Vision Tomorrow's Legacy'. Mr. Blackman said workers' participation in ongoing safety leadership development and training has led to the achievement of all the company's 2023 safety goals and targets. Mr. Blackman also disclosed that the one-hundred-and-thirteen-year-old company has significantly improved its customer satisfaction service scores and exceeded its 2023 standard of service targets. He further stated that efforts to enhance the BL&P's service reliability status resulted in a 10% improvement in the organisation's overall system reliability intensity index. Meanwhile, Motivational Speaker Raphael Saul is challenging the employees to be bravely brilliant. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

Regional insurer Sagicor has expanded its online offerings, adding motor insurance to the mix. Trevor Thorpe reports. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

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Aryanna Bascombe of Providence Elementary and Finn Graham of St. Winifred's School are the two top performers in this year's 11-plus exam. Krystal Hoyte has more. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

Aryanna Bascombe of Providence Elementary School is this year’s Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination top girl with a total score of 246.81. Aryanna will be off to Harrison College next school year. (Video by Shanice King) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews

Concerned about the overall performance of students taking the Barbados Secondary Schools' Entrance Exam, education officials intend to pursue a new policy to improve the scores. The was revealed by the Education Minister today as the exam results were announced. Rachelle Agard attended that press conference and filed this report Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

The Ministry of Education has given the assurance that every effort is being made to resolve issues at St. Giles Primary and St. George Secondary. Last Thursday, teachers at St. Giles Primary called in sick and this was after a similar occurrence two weeks earlier. Deputy Chief Education Officer with Responsibility for Schools, Glyne Price says that, last Friday a meeting was convened, which he describes as productive and fruitful. Meanwhile, St. George Secondary remains closed until further notice. Chief Education Officer Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw says officials are working alongside the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Housing to eradicate an ongoing mosquito issue. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

The curtain came down yesterday on the 2024 National Track and Field Championships at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. Here's a look at the open 200 and 400-metre hurdles finals. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

Harrison College defeated hosts Lester Vaughan by 20 points when the National Sports Council Under-17 Basketball competition continued recently. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce reports. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

The anticipation is building as the semi-finals of the Scotiabank Junior Monarch Competition approaches. The twenty-six semi-finalists who will be competing in the Calypso and Soca genres made an appearance at tent two of the Junior Monarch competition held at the Queen's Park Steel Shed over the weekend. The performances were well received by members of the packed audience. Corporate Communications Specialist at the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) Toni Yarde says the tents are an opportunity for the semi-finalists to acclimatise themselves with the band, stage, and use of mike, among other areas. Ms. Yarde says at the end, the names of the semi-finalists who will be moving on to the final stage scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., Saturday, July 20 at the National Botanical Gardens will be announced. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

Three students are today enjoying the fruits of their labour. This after being adjudged winners of the first Polo Shirt Design Competition put on by the National NCD Commission Barbados. Out of a total of 40 entries from 20 public and private schools, University of the West Indies student Akebulan Thuo won the top prize. Second place went to Brooklyn Mascoll of St. Alban's Primary, while Hayley Scott of the Christ Church Foundation School copped third place. Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Davidson Ishmael says exciting initiatives such as these bridge a gap between a serious topic and the youthful future. Minister Ishmael says this will not be the last such initiative and there will be more going forward. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

The absence of fathers has been identified as one of the factors contributing to the prevalence of deviance among young people. However, President of the Men Empowerment Network Support, Fabian Sargeant, says it's not the only reason. According to him, behaviours are also influenced by the media, communities and music. Couple and family therapist, Jomo Phillips says while more men are getting involved in childcare, there's still a struggle with traditional expectations of a man's role in the family. He believes policy changes are needed to address this.

Barbados need not be labelled as the amputee capital of the world. That's the belief of Founder and Chair of Caribbean Wounds Network, Dr. Simone McConnie. While a guest on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados, Dr. McConnie suggests some people who had amputations did not need to. Dr. McConnie says wound care has become a multi-billion dollar industry across the world. But she notes the Caribbean seems to have been left behind, without easy access to knowledge or wound care dressings. Speaking ahead of the Launch of the Caribbean Wounds Network on Saturday, Dr. McConnie says the group is hoping to change that. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

A warning that any new development in and adjacent to national heritage systems will generally be prohibited within key components of Barbados' Natural Heritage Systems. This is according to Coastal Planner with the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU), Fabian Hinds. Further, he says his department highly recommends that no new developments be permitted on the sea side of the Ermy Bourne Highway on the island's east coast. Mr. Hinds says all existing structures predate any planning policies, and no new buildings will be erected on open spaces as the intent is to protect the ambience of the area. He was speaking during a presentation titled 'Our Coastal Zone; It's History, Heritage and Management'. Mr. Hinds adds development that will significantly impact negatively on natural heritage conservation or cultural heritage assets will not be permitted, unless it can be demonstrated the proposal is over riding the national need and no alternative sites are available. He says any intent of development must attract planning permission and may have to undergo scrutiny by any entity the director of planning deems necessary. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

Three young men have been remanded after appearing in court today for the murder of Chad Roett. They are 20-year-old Najae Zion Dechristopher Marshall, of Maxwell Hill, Christ Church; 23-year-old Junior Frances Campbell, a Jamaican National, staying at #16 Kendal Hill Park, Christ Church; and 24-year-old, Zaquan Ryan O’Neal Walcott, of #170, 5th Ave, Kingsland Gardens, Christ Church. They appeared before Magistrate Manilla Renee at the District ‘A’ Magistrates Court #2 for the murder of Chad Roett at 4th Avenue, Hart’s Gap, Christ Church, on June 5, 2024. ???? Christopher Wood 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 #Court #Police

There has not been any significant difference in the performance of students sitting the 2024 Barbados Secondary Schools' Entrance Examination (BSSEE) when compared to the results of the 2023 examination. This was revealed by Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Kay McConney, during a press conference to announce the 2024 results. 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 #Education #Examination

The Barbados Construction Gateway Training initiative has been expanded and will provide several more jobs in the construction sector. A number of institutions are involved in the programme. Wendy Burke has more. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

After weeks of anxiety among parents and students, this year's Barbados Secondary School Entrance Examination results are back. As is customary, the Ministry of Education this morning held a press conference, to announce the results. Education Minister Kay McConney revealed the top girl is from the Providence School and the top boy is from St. Winifreds. Ms. McConney also announced plans to develop national standards across the education system. She says the aim is to improve the teaching of Maths, English and other basic subjects in all schools. The national mean for maths this year is 54.62 compared to 59.2 last year, while for English it is 65.2 this year compared to 69.5 in 2023. Minister McConney says the performance indicates an important need for the Ministry to look at how children relate to what they are learning. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre