During the BLP St. Michael South Branch meeting it was confirmed work to craft a new Constitution for Barbados is ongoing. The update from Deputy Chairman of the Constitutional Reform Commission, Senator Gregory Nicholls. In April, it was revealed the Commission had been granted another extension and is expected to present its written report to the President by June 30. 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 Home Affairs and Information Wilfred Abrahams, has hit back at Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne's criticism of Government spending, in preparation for the World Cup. Mr. Thorne has queried how the 50 million dollar loan from the Africa Export-Import Bank has been spent. Speaking during a BLP St. Michael South Branch meeting yesterday, Mr. Abrahams spoke about some of the projects undertaken with the funds and their benefits. He said with the upgrades to Kensington Oval, for example, the country now has a stadium that can host any type of event. Mr. Abrahams also queried why the Opposition Leader did not make use of the open day and town hall meeting at Kensington Oval, to pose any questions he had to the Prime Minister and World Cup organisers.

Officials are happy with the Broad Street Mall Marketplace held over the weekend, which restricted much of the busy road to pedestrians only. The move has caused some reflection on past suggestions that Broad Street should only accommodate foot traffic, similar to Swan Street. Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins was asked whether such a move was being considered. 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 embrace of science by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency is paying off for the Barbados-based organisation. Executive Director Elizabeth Riley says it has enabled CDEMA to greatly improve its analysis and models, in times of crisis. CDEMA has developed its relationship with the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology and through this meteorologists are embedded in the disaster management agency. Ms. Riley was among the panel on 'Resilience Dialogue - Reflecting on 20 years Post Hurricane Ivan'. 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

Tourism Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill has praised outgoing chair of the Barbados Hotel Tourism Association, Renee Coppin for her stewardship. He showered the accolades at the Gallagher Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) 2024 Tourism Awards Gala Dinner. And Ms. Coppin, who promised to speak extensively at a later date, thanked her team and all who made the journey possible. 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 10, 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

An Anglican Priest is calling for more tolerance for the LGBTQI+ community. Senator the Reverend Canon Dr. John Rogers states that this is a matter requiring a global discussion and the church has to be a part of the conversation. Reverend Rogers, Rector and Rural Dean of the St. John Deanery at the St. George Parish Church, says there has also been much public outcry about gay pride parades. However, he says it is the church's position not to judge but to meet people where they are in life. He was speaking this morning during the third Sunday after Pentecost sermon at the St. George Parish Church. 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 #Church #LGBTQI

There is major recognition for a Barbadian on the international stage tonight. Omatali Beckett and his team have copped a Daytime Emmy Award for their work on the "Kelly Clarkson Show" - a daytime television variety talk programme. The team won for outstanding live sound mixing and sound editing.  Beckett is one of the sound engineers.  CBC News interviewed Mr Beckett, who had a stint at the CBC's 98.1 and has produced several local albums, as well as live Caribbean shows. 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 #EmmyAward #Barbadian

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

Several local sectors are seeing large wins through new partnerships with Africa. The  revelation from the Chief Executive Officer of Export Barbados Mark Hill  Our Wendy Burke spoke with him about these developments. 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 #Africa #Business

How have you spent your Sunday? These fisherfolk were truly enjoying what living on the island has to offer when our Christopher Woods caught up with them in Oistins, Christ Church. Oistins is even more of a hive of activity than usual, as patrons can now watch ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches at the Bay Garden. We will have more from his visit in a subsequent newscast. 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 #Fishing #Cricket

A NEW EVENT venue is coming to Bridgetown. Managing director at RJG Boat Rides, Russell Wilson, said the new spot will be called View Point . Video by Shanice King.

As Barbados seeks to maximise the benefits from hosting ICC T20 World Cup matches, the first of several marketplaces was set up on Broad Street for small businesses. Sharika Griffith was there and she tells us there's also a move to get more locally manufactured products on the shelves of major retailers. 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 biggest ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup match in Barbados to date bowled off today at Kensington Oval. It was the much anticipated Australia vs England match. The venue was a hive of activity as thousands of cricket fans turned up and vendors tried to capitalise on the increased numbers. 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

A special meeting is scheduled to be held next Tuesday to review the systems put in place for the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup. Chairman of the National Organising Committee (NOC) Ambassador Noel Lynch says the meeting between the NOC and Local Organising Committee (LOC) is important since there are still some kinks to be ironed out headed in to the finals. He spoke to CBC News today at Cricket Legends Fontabelle just before the start of the England verses Australia match at Kensington Oval. Mr. Lynch further states that the issues vendors on the outskirts of the Oval are facing is also a matter that will be closely examined. 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

With the rapid advances in technology, Barbados is pressing for guidelines to be implemented to ensure the vulnerable are not disadvantaged. Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, Colin Jordan says there must be a harnessing of new and emerging technologies to assist in inclusive, equitable and sustainable development. His comments came during a Strategic Dialogue with Co-Facilitators of the World Summit for Social Development at the ongoing 112th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Mr. Jordan told the forum reforms in the international financial system must be intensified if SIDS are to achieve national development that is human centred. Meanwhile, Executive Director of the Barbados Employers Confederation Sheena Mayers-Granville in her address says the social development envisaged through the sustainable development goals (SDGs) can't be achieved without the inclusion of businesses. 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 new liquor has been added to the spirits market in Barbados. An initiative of the Foursquare Rum Distillery and Massy Stores, it is named in honour of a Barbados and West Indies cricketing great. 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

Queen's College 'A' continued their strong run in the National Sports Council's Schools Under-15 Basketball competition with their latest win over Alexandra. Ann-Marie Burke 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

Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology Marsha Caddle is in full support of the Shipping (Domestic Vessels) Bill 2024. She says it provides many opportunities in a sector which needs building out. 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

In welcoming the Shipping Domestic Vessels legislation, Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne says it will regulate conduct in the maritime sector. 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