The influx of sargassum seaweed is having a major impact on Barbados' flying fish industry. While stock assessments have not been conducted, Chief Fisheries Officer, Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox says landings of flying fish have decreased by 51% since the start of sargassum inflows in 2011. She says this is a significant development and links it to climate change. The information was shared during an Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea at the United Nations in New York. Dr. Cox also queried how other countries confronted the matter, and perceptions related to fishing and eating fish, particularly among young people. 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

Probation Officer Owen Birch is raising concerns that the country is losing too many young males to the criminal justice system because they have no positive father figures in their lives. In fact, Mr. Birch says many of these young men appear to be looking in the wrong places for male role models. He was speaking during the Eagle Hall Primary School's Male Week 2024 panel discussion themed 'Bridging the Gap from Boys to Men'. Birch added that in an effort to address the issue, Government, through various agencies and programmes has been trying to engage fathers at various levels to get them to understand their parental responsibilities. 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

West Indies legend Joel Garner was recognised for his exploits in cricket on Wednesday night in New York City, as part of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation's 2024 Caribbean Week celebration. Speaking during a ceremony hosted by the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill said Garner played a significant role in the island's tourism market with cricket. Meanwhile, Garner expressed gratitude to tourism officials for their continued work with the Legends to promote cricket. 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

Harrison College and Queen's College were crowned Girls and Boys champions respectively of the NSC Schools Volleyball competition. Playing at the Wildey Gym, HC defeated St. Michael School in the Girls final while Queen's College fought off Christ Church Foundation to take the Boys title. Damien Best has more. 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

Mornin' Barbados - June 21, 2024 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #MorninBarbados #MorningReport

Three people were left homeless after fire destroyed a house at Lammings, St Joseph, earlier this evening. (Video by Lennox Devonish) #Barbados #BarbadosNews #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #NationBarbados #TheSourceMatters

A family of three is now homeless after a blaze destroyed their three bedroom, two bathroom house at #3 Lammings, St. Joseph today. According to Station Officer Damian Bayne of the Barbados Fire Service, after receiving a call around 4:59 p.m., two water tenders from the St. John and Arch Hall Fire Stations with a total of eight officers responded to the scene. On arrival they found the house engulfed in flames and were able to quickly bring the fire under control. While no one was injured, all the contents of the insured house were reportedly destroyed. Eglon Ishmael, one of the occupants of the house, says he was outside the house at the time when he noticed the fire. He says he is thankful no one was in the house when it caught fire. 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

The piercing sounds of vuvuzelas and tuk band rhythms welcomed cricket fans to Kensington Oval today. The game on tap pitted unbeaten India against Afghanistan. Trevor Thorpe 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

The former head of an international agency believes Barbados needs to put food security at the centre of its development agenda. That's the view of Director General Emeritus of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Dr. Chelston Brathwaite. Rachelle Agard filed this report. 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

This year's Barbados Tourism Youth Congress will be held on July 3 at the Hilton Resort. Today, an orientation session was held for students from seven secondary schools who will be vying for the title Junior Minister of Tourism for the period 2024-2025. Programme Officer with the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) Marsha Armstrong says the winner of the competition will represent the island at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation's Regional Youth Congress scheduled to be held in the Cayman Islands in September. Meanwhile, current Junior Minister of Tourism Jordan Greig of Harrison College, who won the competition in 2023, said he enjoyed performing the role over the past year. He's excited to see the new ideas and interests in tourism from this year's competitors. 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

Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce spoke at the Barbados Police Service’s staff recognition ceremony where several officers were given awards for their service. Video by Tonia Atwell

Republic Bank Barbados has taken on new partners in phase five of its Power to Make A Difference (PMAD) social responsibility programme. Eleven charities and organisations were officially welcomed to the PMAD family, during a ceremony at the Courtyard by Marrriott. The programme, launched in Barbados in 2009, has been rolled out in every territory where Republic Bank has a presence. This year's theme is "Sustainability: Doing Less Harm and More Good". General Manager of Retail, Sharon Zephirin says by partnering with Republic Bank, the new partners are given more than just funding. Managing Director & CEO of Republic Bank Barbados, Anthony Clerk saluted the new partners, telling them their work has resulted in much needed solutions, opportunities and lifelines for vulnerable people and communities. He says the work of the Bank for the year will reflect a more targetted sub theme, in the business of doing good. Meanwhile, Minister of the Environment and National Beautification Adrian Forde says partnerships are important for achieving sustainable development and attaining the sustainable development goals. 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

Through legislation, Barbados has sought to ensure its citizens are included in the labour market and don't face discrimination. Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, Colin Jordan says Government's commitment to this was seen through the passage of the Employment Prevention of Discrimination Act. He outlined some of the areas it covers during a seminar - part of the ongoing Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Development Bank. It was titled 'Employment Equity: Promoting Inclusion in Caribbean Labour Markets'. Minister Jordan says Barbados acknowledges the challenge with its declining population. 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

The Caribbean Development Bank wants Barbados and the region to take steps to ensure countries do not fall into what it termed an ageing trap, where they lose more workers faster than they can attract. Statistician Dindial Ramrattan says while migration is critical, the Caribbean is identified as one of the fastest ageing societies in the world. With advances in health that have assisted in lowering the death rate, it was found that birth rates are falling. He recommended attention be placed on engaging with the workforce. Mr. Ramrattan was at the time presenting a study on gender differentials in the job market of the region. The study also found males and females are reporting the same level of concern as it relates to equity of opportunity and promotion, along with fear of discrimination. 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

Succession planning is needed across the business sector. And in doing so, it will reduce instances of outsourcing employment. It's the view of Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry's President James Clarke. He was speaking during a question and answer segment at the presentation of the 2023 Economic Outlook Survey. He added this process could start from the interview, as it is always less expensive to recruit from within as they are familiar with the business. BCCI's Chairman of the Economic Advisory Committee Christopher Sambrano agrees with Mr. clarke. however, he says in unique circumstances hiring outside is critical if competing internationally . 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

Barbadian track and field athletes are set to compete at the Senior National Championships this weekend in hopes of qualifying for the Paris Olympics. Some of the biggest names in local athletics have confirmed their participation for the three-day meet, slated for the Coleridge and Parry and the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. 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 National Sports Council's Summer Camp 2024 is on stream for its July start. It was launched recently at the NSC's headquarters at the Wildey Gym. CBC's Ann-Marie Burke 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

If the region is to combat current issues faced by shortages in the global supply chain, CARICOM integration is needed more than ever. So says Chairman of the Economic Advisory Committee of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Christopher Sambrano. He was speaking during the presentation of the 2023 Economic Outlook Survey where over 50 companies across 11 sectors participated. Additionally, Mr. Sambrano says while there are concerns about tariffs and other protections, regional governments need to band together and offer the requisite insurance for those willing to engage at that level. 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

Lawyers representing relatives of a man found dead in a cell at the Bridgetown Central Police Station earlier this month are calling for a forensic pathologist to conduct the post-mortem. 29-year-old Kemo Grant was reportedly discovered in the cell on June 9. During a press conference attorneys Martie Garnes and Tyra Trotman said Grant's relatives have made their wishes clear. According to a statement from Police, personnel were making their regulation checks just after 7:30 a.m. when Grant, of Grazettes Main Road, St. Michael, was found motionless. Police say an ambulance was summoned but none was available at the time. The deceased's sister Kim Grant says her brother was not suffering from any known illnesses at the time of his death. Police Commissioner Richard Boyce has told CBC News a senior officer has been assigned to investigate the matter. 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

Shooting victim Kemo Sealy is lucky to be alive. A close relative of the Sargeant Street, St. John resident, who was shot in his chest and neck just outside his home on Sunday, tells CBC News that he remains hospitalised in stable condition. According to police reports, Sealy was riding his motocrcycle to his home when he was attacked by two armed men who shot him in his chest and neck. After firing the shots, the two men fled the scene while the victim was transported to hospital in serious condition. The relative who asked not to be identified said the ordeal has left residents of the close knit community reeling in shock and traumatised. They said this is the first time such an incident has taken place in the area. 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