Vendors who normally ply their trade at the start of the Grand Kadooment route in Warrens have been assured they will be accommodated along the new route. This was confirmed by Chief Executive Officer of the National Cultural Foundation, Carol Roberts. She was speaking to members of the media following a special meeting with vendors to present the new format for Bridgetown Market 2024. Ms. Roberts has also dismissed suggestions the decision to host Bridgetown Market in two separate locations was done without consultations with some vendors. The arts and crafts market will be held in public spaces in Bridgetown, while a tour was planned to look at some spaces along the Mighty Grynner Highway. While acknowledging a need for better communication with some vendors, Ms. Roberts sought to explain why the shift was necessary. 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

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Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley suggests the banking sector in the Caribbean is in need of diversity and competition. She says these institutions compared with countries like Canada, have been less than dynamic to Caribbean nationals. The Barbadian leader was among attendees at the Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum and Afreximbank's 2024 Annual Meetings in Nassau, The Bahamas. Prime Minister Mottley, in paying tribute to President of Afreximbank, Professor Benedict Oramah says the institution has become a bridge across the Atlantic linking Africa and the Caribbean. She believes regional countries need not look north for investments. 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 Barbados Police Service is promising more robust action to remove illegal guns from the streets. Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce gave the commitment during a media briefing called against the background of several fatal shootings. The island's top cop also pointed out that there's been an overall 8% decrease in crime so far this year, compared to 2023. Reanne Phillips has the 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

As countries focus on national development, Barbados has advised of the importance of social dialogue. Social dialogue is defined as including all types of negotiation, consultation or simply exchange of information. Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, Colin Jordan says it must take place between workers and employers, the Third Sector and civil society. He was among the panel for a dialogue on improving coherence between economic and social policies. It formed part of the inaugural forum of the Global Coalition on Social Justice at the 112th International Labour Conference. 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

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Barbados has recorded an overall reduction of major and minor crimes when compared to last year, although murders and commercial burglaries have increased. This was revealed by Police Commissioner Richard Boyce during a press conference at Police Headquarters this morning. It was called to among other things, discuss the recent spate of shootings, several of which have been fatal. Mr. Boyce says 444 major crimes have been recorded this year, compared to 406 in 2023, representing a 9% reduction. Minor crimes also reduced by 8%. The Commissioner says they will be stepping up efforts to tackle firearm offences. 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

A Government official is encouraging the financial sector to assist with greening Barbados. Business Specialist with the Ministry of Energy and Business, Marlon Moore shared his view during a meeting with the Hussar Corporation, Port taxi owners and CIBC at the Bridgetown Port Inc. Trevor Thorpe has 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

Ann Harding speaks about the police enforcing rules against illegal dumping. This ws part of Clean Up Barbados held last Saturday. Video by Shanice King.

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The curtain came down on the Olympians Classic recently at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. It was a warm up to this weekend's National Championships, with the 200s being in focus on the final night. 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

Government is embarking on Barbados' first geospatial mapping, a comprehensive effort to assist the most vulnerable people in Barbados this hurricane season. Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, went into further detail at today's post Cabinet press conference. So far information from 15,983 people has been entered. With this Atlantic hurricane season predicted to be one of the most active, the Minister continues to urge Barbadians to be prepared, noting that the cost of not being ready is significant. Minister of Home Affairs and Information Wilfred Abrahams says Government spent more than 100 million dollars in response to Hurricane Elsa. Also coming out of the press conference, is Government's decision to tighten measures on its policy to allow Barbadians to benefit from VAT-free generators. Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Ryan Straughn says while the policy intent is to allow as many households to have access to generators, the system was being taken advantage of. 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

Barbadians concerned about the recent spate of gun-related deaths are being assured that Government is taking the issue of safety and security seriously. This from Minister of State in the Office of the Attorney General with Responsibility for Crime Prevention Corey Lane. He says Government and its stakeholders are paying close attention to the vexing issue and implementing measures to deal with it. Minister Lane says the recent increase in shooting deaths is reason for his office to reach out to stakeholders to hold pertinent discussions at this time. 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 Barbados Fire Service has obtained several new state-of-the-art tenders to boost its current fleet. The vehicles will be put to use as soon as next week. Wendy Burke has that 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

The developers of the proposed Hyatt Hotel have secured 90 million US dollars in financing from the Afreximbank for the long awaited project. Executive Chairman of the Maloney Group, Mark Maloney signed off on the deal during day two of the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings in the Bahamas. A 10 million dollar trade finance facility to support the importation of cement was also secured for the Rock Hard Cement Group. President of Afreximbank, Professor Benedict Oramah, sees this as significant for Afro-Caribbean trade. 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

A probe into the loss of a fire tender which was being used to fight a blaze in a cane field at Locust Hall, St George, has revealed a breach in protocol. This finding was disclosed by Minister of Home Affairs and Information Wilfred Abrahams. He was speaking to members of the media during the inspection of three new fire tenders at the Bridgetown Port. Meanwhile, Chief Fire Officer Errol Maynard says the Fire Service is now awaiting a settlement from the insurance and the officer who was injured during the incident is doing well. 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

Barbados has called attention to the biases that exist against developing countries. The matter was raised by Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Kevin Greenidge. He was at the time participating in a panel discussion titled "Navigating Economic Transformation in a Polycrisis World: Strategies for Global Africa" during the ongoing Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum, at the Afreximbank Annual Meeting in the Bahamas. 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

Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment, Senator Chad Blackman is among the Barbados delegation in The Bahamas. During a plenary session titled 'Managing Macroeconomic Crises: Some Lessons from Africa and the Caribbean', he suggested time has long passed for countries of the global south to have their own credit rating agencies. In proposing the idea, Senator Blackman stated current agencies on which the region relies on have moved away from their original intent and the implications are massive. 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

Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is pressing for the continued capitalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund. That historic breakthrough was made at the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 at the end of 2022 and approved at COP28 in Dubai. Currently, Ms. Mottley notes it has not even met one billion in capital. Equally important for the Barbadian leader is adaptation funding. Ms. Mottley's comments came in a video address at a Global Leaders Forum organised by UN Trade and Development. It's being held under the theme "Charting a New Development Course in a Changing World". Ms. Mottley stated that Barbados, like all small island developing states, has been dealt a difficult hand in dealing with inherent vulnerabilities. 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