Barbados is moving to improve its systems for collecting and managing agricultural data. The revelation from Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, Indar Weir. He says the absence of adequate and appropriate infrastructure limits the country's ability to optimally manage the data collected. Mr. Weir was speaking at the start of a multi-stakeholder dialogue on national data infrastructure, convened by the Commonwealth Secretariat. The Minister welcomes the discussions, as he notes Government's strategic policy interventions are being constrained by a lack of the necessary infrastructure. He has also confirmed plans to undertake an agricultural census. 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 employers have been encouraged to take the wellness of employees seriously and implement a variant of the National Workplace Wellness Policy. The initiative launched in 2019 seeks to encourage health and wellness in workplaces. The policy document was conceptualised and prepared by Dr. Dwayne Devonish. Speaking on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados Dr. Devonish reminded Barbadians that wellness is not just a single dimension and should not be left to the employee alone. 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

Returning to the bargaining table will be the first order of business for the newly installed chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, Javon Griffith. He's the General Manager of Atlantis Historic Inn, Tent Bay, St. Joseph and Sales, Marketing and Reservations Director at Little Good Harbour, Shermans, St. Lucy. Attention to members' matters and the upcoming winter season are also among his early plans. Raising participation of members in the BHTA's tourism fund is another concern for Mr. Griffith. 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

Mornin' Barbados - June 13, 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

Police investigations continue into last night's shooting in Boscobelle, St. Peter which claimed the life of 43-year-old Shawn Pearson Williams. Acting Assistant Superintendent of the Northern Division of the Criminal Investigations Department Frederick Catwell says the report of the incident was made around 6:53 by a relative of the deceased. On arrival at the scene officers discovered Williams' body just outside his residence. Pearson Johnson, father of the deceased told CBC News he had earlier brought his son from hospital. 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 once again expressing concern about the recent increase in shooting deaths on the island. This is coming on the heels of the murder of a 19-year-old Gall Hill, Christ Church youth. Sharika Griffith 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

Cabinet has approved a National Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems Policy. The announcement from Minister of Home Affairs and Information Wilfred Abrahams, who says it provides strategic guidance for the implementation of early warning systems. Mr. Abrahams was addressing the Department of Emergency Management's one-day high-level media roundtable discussion and media workshop. He says media houses, emergency services, and warning focal points have a significant role to play in the communication and dissemination of risks to the public in the event of natural disasters. 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

Tourism figures could reach record breaking levels in the coming months. The revelation from outgoing Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association Renee Coppin as she addressed the annual general meeting of that body at Sandals Royal Resort. Trevor Thorpe was there. 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 man whose life was based behind the camera capturing some of Barbados' most exclusive stories making international headlines, Charles Henderson Grant was laid to rest on Monday. Wendy Burke attended the service and tells us the tributes reflected the positive impact he had on the lives of family, friends and co-workers. 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 of State in the Attorney General's Office with responsibility for Crime Prevention Corey Lane has weighed in on the recent uptick in gun violence in the country. (Video by Tonia Atwell) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados

There's concern about calypsonians being sued for their social commentaries. It comes as yet another calypso tent opens its doors for Crop Over 2024. Sean Farrell 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

Barbados has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of every child. This message was conveyed by Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, Colin Jordan in his message for World Day Against Child Labour. It is being observed under theme, 'Let's Act on Our Commitments: End Child Labour. The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training is onboard with the global call to end child labour. Chief Education Officer Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw says Barbados values its children and has prioritised their access to education. 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

Photographers, photo-journalists, other members of the media, and a host of other people whose lives were impacted in some way by Charles Grant thronged St Barnabas’ Anglican Church, spilling over into the churchyard yesterday, to say farewell to the late respected photographer. (Video by Shanice King) Read more at www.nationnews.com (link in profile) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados

A Barbadian Hereditary Clan Chief has been appointed as a judge on a court in an Indigenous Autonomous Region in Iraq called Ezidikhan. He is Damon Corrie. And he will deal with crimes committed in northern Iraq from 2014 to 2019 on the CC and it's half a million members. In an interview with CBC News, Mr. Corrie said he's happy to be considered for the role. 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

Applicants to the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology will soon know if they've been accepted to study as that institution will begin admission interviews very shortly. That's the word from Principal Ian Drakes. He provided an update on the upcoming school year during a media interview earlier this week. 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

Motorists approaching the traffic lights from the Bay Street/Cavans Lane end are being reminded the centre lane is shared. This message from the Ministry of Transport and Works in response to an ongoing debate about how to traverse traffic lights at the junction of Fairchild Street in The City. It comes after the circulation of a video which shows a driving instructor telling his student to turn left onto the Charles Duncan O'Neal Bridge from Cavans Lane, and a police officer pulling him over to say he was wrong. In a statement, the Ministry says the road markings at the junction indicate how they should operate. The left lane is for traffic turning onto Bridge Street/Charles Duncan O'Neal Bridge, while the centre lane is a shared-use lane for traffic going straight onto upper Fairchild Street and turning left onto the bridge. But the traffic lights indicate who has priority to move. Therefore, those at the top of the centre lane wanting to turn left can do so when the left arrow allows. However, those in the centre lane going straight are to wait until the arrow turns green on the traffic signal. And Veteran Driving Instructor Erskine Cumberbatch explains the flow of traffic at the lights. 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

Government is considering the introduction of regulations that incentivise people to build their homes with fire-resistant materials. The revelation from Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley, during the Debate on the Barbados Blue Green Bank Bill in the Lower House. She has expressed concern about the number of uninsured houses being destroyed by fire. The Prime Minister says Senior Minister Dr. William Duguid has been tasked with identifying materials for Barbadians that can boost resilience and reduce their insurance exposure and premiums. Prime Minister Mottley will also be seeking input from professionals on the country's building code. She notes the traditional gable roofs have proven more resilient than the flat ones that have become more popular. 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

As the local track and field season builds up to the national championships, the Olympian classic took centre stage at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex recently. Ann Marie Burke takes a look at the events on the Saturday programme. 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 man was shot dead near the Aberdeen Centre in Gall Hill, Christ Church around 9:25 morning. Communications and Public Affairs Officer with the Barbados Police Service, Inspector Rodney Inniss, confirmed that two other persons were reportedly injured during the incident. Police are on the scene carrying out investigations. More details from this developing story as they become available. 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 #Police #Shooting

The Lodge School will play Queen's College 'A' in one of two semi-finals of the National Sports Council's Secondary Schools under-15 basketball competition. They booked their place after a hard-fought must-win match against Combermere at Waterford. The other semi-final will feature Harrison College 'A' versus The St. Michael School. 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