The Barbados Workers Union has told a high level international labour conference, the trust gap between states and citizens along with employers and employees is widening worldwide. BWU General Secretary Toni Moore says the experience of COVID-19 also exposed further social and economic inequalities within and between countries. Ms. Moore suggests a need for course correction. She was addressing the ongoing plenary debates at the 112th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Ms. Moore says the solidarity seen during COVID-19 is no more, as she notes workers on the front line feel more isolated and forgotten. 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 and Trinidad and Tobago are leading the way in the Caribbean by observing a Season of Emancipation and not just commemorating one day. Barbados' Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong says August 1st - Emancipation Day, is significant to the region as it's a high point of Caribbean history and identity. The season is in full swing in Barbados, having commenced on April 14th - the anniversary of the Bussa Slave Rebellion and will run until late August. Special Envoy in the Prime Minister's Office on Reparations and Economic Enfranchisement, Trevor Prescod, has played a part in the addition of the Kilombo Emancipation Village, located at Haggatt Hall, St. Michael. It opened on May 31st and will continue until August 17th, with a range of events including cultural presentations, sporting competitions, craft displays and food. Mr. Prescod is upbeat about its addition to the island's calendar of events. 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

Crop Over Sweet Spot Episode 1: Tribute to the Late Gwenyth Squires Host: The Admiral Guests: Dr. Cleve Scott - Historian, Cultural Critic, Music Producer, and Development Specialist Christopher “De Camera Man” Wood - Artiste Ian “Iweb” Webster – Pic-O-De-Crop Monarch 2023 Adrian Clarke – 2nd Place Pic-O-De-Crop 2023 Grateful Co.

Yesterday we gave you the score from the Barbados Trident's defeat to Haiti in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. This morning, CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce brings us the 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 People's Business - June 09, 2024 TOPIC: Hurricane Season “Risks and Resilience” Host: Wendy Burke Guest: 1.) Randy Graham - President of the General Insurance Association of Barbados 2.) David Alleyne - Member of the General Insurance Association of Barbados 3.) Brian Murray - Deputy Director of the Barbados Meteorological Services

Making Headlines... The second edition of an initiative has been rolled out to train thousands of Barbadians for jobs in the construction sector. Barbados should soon have comprehensive data to help shape policies to improve people's lives. Government hits back at opposition criticism of its spending for the World Cup. And in Sports... South Africa dodge another bullet on a tricky New York pitch at the World Cup. 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

Another venue has been created for doing automotive business in Barbados. It's Autobuysbarbados.com, a new online website. Media Coordinator Ricardo Graham tells The Business Report, that the site has been designed to create a link between consumers and the growing and diverse automotive industry. The media coordinator said the site will be interactive. 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

Scores of residents from the Haynesville and The Pine communities will soon get the chance to further their education thanks to a collaboration between the Pinelands Creative Workshop and the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology. It's called the Facilitating Inclusive Development in Communities Programme. It was launched Monday morning at the SJPI. Pinelands Creative Workshop CEO Sophia Greaves says the courses, which are set to begin on June 24, are tailored to give individuals a second chance to get their lives on track. While pleased to be associated with the programme, Principal Ian Drakes appealed to individuals to grasp the opportunity, which will be offered in the community. 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 2024 sugar harvest will fall below earlier predictions. Rain and the late start to this year's crop are being given as the reasons for the reduction. Trevor Thorpe picks up the story. 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

Quality Flowers, one of the long-standing businesses in the horticultural industry is closing its doors at month's end. Trevor Thorpe is following the developments. 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 11, 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

It is a wait-and-see situation to find out whether dozens of workers at the Wildey Depot of the Sanitation Service Authority will be on the job tomorrow after they took protest action today. Two unions representing the workers remain at odds over the settlement of an incentive pay from Government among other things. CBC News understands chief among the workers' grievances is the non-payment of an incentive for an islandwide clean-up preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, as well as promised allowances. The SSA workers reportedly had a lengthy meeting with their respective labour representatives from both the National Union of Public Workers and the Unity Workers Union. General Secretary of the NUPW, Richard Greene told CBC News talks were cordial, however, he is appealing to workers to return to the job since talks with management are taking place. However, general secretary of the Unity Workers Union Caswell Franklyn tells CBC News his SSA members are not pleased and are willing to remain off the job until the matter is resolved. CBC News also tried to contact the public relations department of the Sanitation Services Authority for comment, however, those efforts were unsuccessful up until News Time. 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 Tridents have dropped to their second straight defeat in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, going down to Haiti last night. The senior men's national football team lost 3-1 to Haiti, following their defeat to Curacao on Wednesday night. 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 sargassum seaweed is back in abundance along the island's beaches. And sea bathers and beach operators are hoping the seaweed will scatter to allow for a return to normalcy. Earlier today, Rachelle Agard visited Dover Beach in Christ Church, 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

Minister of the Environment and National Beautification Adrian "Medic" Forde has given the assurance Government is doing all to ensure the safe and environmentally sound removal of the sargassum from the island's beaches. Mr. Forde also says the reason for the use of manual labour is to not disturb the many nesting grounds of turtles, as it is important to protect all marine life. But according to the Sargassum Sub-Regional Outlook Bulletin, from April until the end of July, there will be an abundance of sargassum across the Central Atlantic, which will impact the eastern Caribbean. It is hoped that the seaweed will dissipate come August. 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 Christ Church Foundation School's Student Council Body has made an impassioned plea for assistance in raising funds for one of their own. Twelve-year-old Cole Scantlebury is in need of $100,000 to address urgent medical needs. The group is hoping to raise money through a $2 drive starting next week to add to a GoFundMe to assist their schoolmate. Rachelle Agard has the story. 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

Executives from Export Barbados have earned a place in the global top 100 of Most Influential People of African Descent Export and International Trade Edition. Chief Executive Officer Mark Hill and Chairman Adrian Padmore have made the list along with Influential Business People such as Chairman and President of Afrexim Bank Professor Benedict Oramah. Mr. Hill tells CBC News he believes the recognition is the result of the south-south linkages put in place by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. He's honoured to have been recognised. 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 General Insurance Association of Barbados is anticipating an increase in the number of Barbadians who will be seeking insurance this hurricane season. That prediction from its President Randy Graham as he appeared on The People's Business aired last evening on TV8. Deputy Director of the Barbados Meteorological Services, Brian Murray has underscored the importance of advance preparations given the predictions for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season. 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 Barbados Water Authority is setting the record straight, following a video suggesting sewage was being pumped into the sea. In the video circulating on social media, a hose can be seen transferring liquid from a well in the Oistin's Bay Garden Area, into the ocean. In response, the BWA dispatched its Industrial Waste Inspector, Verrol Ann Scott to investigate the report. She says the liquid in the video is actually stormwater. 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

Thousands of Barbadians have been making use of the Citizen Services Contact Centre since its creation. So says the Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight. The contact centre provides citizens with an avenue to voice concerns, file complaints, and offer suggestions about Government services. 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