Students from nine primary schools will get the opportunity to showcase their skills in coding and robotics. This is because the Barbados Light and Power has partnered with the Ministry of Education to launch its inaugural Battle of the Bots competition. The competition includes students from Blackman & Gollop, Arthur Smith, Christ Church Girls, St. Christopher, St. Lawrence, Ellerton, Sharon, West Terrace and Milton Lynch Primary Schools. The showcase is set to highlight skills learnt over the last three years, and culminates on July 1 at the Wildey Gymnasium. Chief Education Officer Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw underscored the importance of students utilising technology, as early as at the nursery school level, in an ever-evolving world. Already, over 300 teachers have been taught in coding and robotics using the VEX GO robotics kits. Additionally, BL&P's Managing Director Roger Blackman says coding and robotics will result in the creation of new teaching methods, curricula, and hands-on experiences that engage students. He adds he was excited to partner with the Ministry when he was approached about the competition, as he too has an interest in robotics, and looks forward to future installations. 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 making good on its promise to expand access to early childhood education to Barbadians from the age of three, over the next three years. Currently, it provides education to students between the ages of 5 and 16. Education Minister Kay McConney notes a plan is in the works to have a Centre of Excellence or a Lab school, which will focus on STREAM education through play-based learning. That means emphasis will be placed on science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Her comments came at the launch of a two-day Early Childhood Development Symposium at Solidarity House. The Education Minister adds teaching must evolve beyond the traditional approach and concepts. 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

Days before the official start of the hurricane season, Barbadians are being encouraged to ensure they have adequate insurance coverage. Trevor Thorpe has that story. 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 believes the private sector can do more in helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. During a Private Sector Roundtable at the SIDS4 Conference in Antigua and Barbuda, Permanent Representative to the UN and Other International Organisations in Geneva, Ambassador Matthew Wilson deemed their contributions as underwhelming. He notes this is despite the efforts of UN agencies. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kerrie Symmonds was also among the panelists. He has welcomed the introduction of debt pause clauses for countries hit by disasters. Minister Symmonds however wants it applied to all loans. 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

Local fisherfolk are reporting a glut of amberfish. The Bridgetown Fish Market was a hive of activity yesterday as a result of the influx. Boat Captain Harvey Lorde says the sargassum seaweed is responsible for the glut this week and he expects it would continue for the remainder of the week. Fish Vendor Judy Sobers gave details about the day's activity. She said there were other catches and called on Barbadians to make good use of the opportunity as prices are down. 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 Senator Reverend Charles Morris says the bill is a necessity because of the level of child abuse in this country. He says this includes religious abuse, as he recounted an incident from his childhood. 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 in the Prime Minister's Office with Responsibility for Culture, Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight says the introduction of the Child Protection Bill demonstrates Government understands strong legislation is needed to protect children. She says country could not accept the fate of children was in the hands of outdated legislation. Minister Munro-Knight says the notion children should be seen and not heard is no longer relevant. 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 Royals Girls Cricket Club has received a 10 thousand-dollar financial injection from the City of Bridgetown Co-operative Credit Union. The presentation was made at the club's training base at Friendship in St. Michael. Accepting the cheque were Chair of the Royals Girls Club, Dr. Sasha Sutherland, and its President Roland Butcher. The funds are expected to help the club advance its programmes in areas such as nutrition, after school academic activities and a planned, free, two-week summer camp. Marketing Manager at C.O.B Marcus Myers, says it's part and parcel of the credit unions' care programme. Global Ambassador for the Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club, Hayley Matthews, says the input from corporate Barbados is vital. 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

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has thrown out a challenge to create a waterfront hotel in the City, in honour of the island's cricketing greats. She made the call during a Town Hall Meeting at Kensington Oval ahead of the ICC T20 Men's World Cup. Among the cricketing greats in the crowd were Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Wes Hall and Joel 'Big Bird' Garner. Prime Minister Mottley says Barbados has a brand called the Legends, and it is high time the potential for creating a regional brand, similar to Sandals, is explored. The Prime Minister says there is no reason for Government to own a warehouse on the water, when the land can be better utilised. Additionally, she made it abundantly clear, this tournament signals to the world Barbados is once again ready and open for business. 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

Local and regional footballers, ages 14 to 23, are in for a chance to showcase their ability in the presence of coaches from numerous European clubs and colleges from the USA. This is as Barbados-based recruiting agency 'Next Up Sports Empire', which is into it's fourth year of existence, hosts a trial event from June 24 to 26th, catering to 100 young footballers. As we hear from founder of 'Next Up Sports Empire' Joshua James, registration has started for players to be a part of a possible life-changing experience. 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 - May 30, 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

The Barbados Football Association has named a 22-member squad for their opening fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ace marksman Thierry Gale misses out due to injury, while there is no room for overseas based professionals, Hallam Hope and Christian Pierce. Veteran defender Rommel Burgess however has also been recalled. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce reports on last night's media and training session. 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 business has opened in Speightstown, St. Peter. It's the Sprinkle Dinkle Cake Store. It's the second outlet for owner Theresa Stuart and she's hoping her investment can add some sparkle to business in the area. 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 stage is almost set for Barbados to host the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup. With just a few days left until the first match at Kensington Oval, work will soon be completed at the new-look facility - especially on the all-important playing surface. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce takes an in-depth look. 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

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says Barbadians will be able to benifit financially from hosting next month's ICC Mens' T20 Cricket World Cup. (Video by Shanice King)

Earlier today, hundreds of Barbadians and tourists responded to the call from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley to tour the newly refurbished Kensington Oval. Rachelle Agard was on location and 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

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has called on all Barbadians to play their role as part of the welcoming party for the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup. She made the call during a town hall meeting at Kensington Oval this evening. Our Sharika Griffith joined us live from the Mecca to share some of the main points coming out of the event. 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 call has been made by a Government Minister for new and strategic measures to be adopted, to strengthen the education systems of Barbados and the wider region against the escalating climate crisis. Joshua Hinkson has that story. 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 are once more being urged to invest in the local medicinal cannabis industry to help reduce the cost of the product locally. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA) Shanika Roberts-Odle made the point during an exclusive interview with CBC News. Roberts-Odle acknowledges it is cheaper to purchase a three-ounce bottle of cannabis oil at $60 from the black market, compared to $267 for an eight-ounce bottle of cannabis oil prescribed by a medical professional. Additionally, Ms. Roberts-Odle notes with the high cost of the prescribed products, the BMCLA is currently in conversations with insurance companies to cover the drug, which is not currently being done. 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

Town Hall Meeting at Kensington Oval - May 29, 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 #KensingtonOval #T20WorldCup2024