Bridgetown was a hive of activity today as Barbadians looked to take advantage of Black Friday deals, some from as early as 5 this morning. Managing Director of Woolworth Barbados Martin Bryan spoke to CBC News. Over at Courts, Commercial Director Shaun Aleong says there was a line outside prior to the store opening. He says given the times and Barbadians having less discretionary income, these initiatives are welcomed. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Minister - Economic Affairs and Investment Senator Chad Blackman and the BDF Head of the Cyber Unit and Incident Manager Lieutenant Commander Neil Matthews have provided an update on the system breach of the Barbados Statistical Service. Lieutenant Commander Matthews says the BSS is fully committed to supporting any potentially affected individuals. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

The stage has been set and patrons of this year's Soca Goes Gold will have the opportunity to contribute to the Eden Lodge Youth Charitable Trust's goal of raising $650,000. The proceeds collected from this event will be used to host an annual Christmas event and provide for over 600 families. President and Chief Executive Officer of the trust Dwayne Grazette says last year the group helped 599 families, and so far for the year there have been 635 requests for assistance. Following a site visit to Bagatelle Great House he says they are hoping to raise about $100,000 from this event. Headliners for the night are Trinidadian Soca Sensations Destra Garcia and Shurwayne Winchester, along with an entire Barbadian cast including Alison Hinds, Edwin Yearwood, The Mighty Gabby, Marzville, Barry Chandler, T.C., and others. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Adrian Scott is the 2024 Last Man Standing Road Tennis Champion claiming the title recently at the Garrison Savannah hard-courts. CBC's Ann-Marie Burke reports. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

The Barbados Community College now has a baby grand piano. The fifty-year-old concert instrument now graces the school hall of the St. Leonard's Boys' School as remedial work is taking place at the Two Mile Hill education institution. The piano is a gift from the Canadian High Commission. Trevor Thorpe reports. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

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Government has settled the financing for three major projects that will boost the cultural industries. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has announced that Cabinet has agreed to the construction of an amphitheatre at the Barbados Heritage District at the Newton Burial Ground, the Richard Stoute Amphitheatre at the National Botanical Gardens which will be completed next year, as well as the National Art Gallery. She made the announcement while addressing the official opening of the Marcus Garvey Amphitheatre in Queen's Park. Prime Minister Mottley is encouraging Barbadians to embrace the Marcus Garvey Amphitheatre, which she described as a space for the Barbadian family to go and feel a sense of awareness. She says Garvey's contribution to the development of modern democracy in Barbados cannot be ignored. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

The Lodge School advanced to the semi-finals of the Co-operator's General Insurance Under-19 Schools Basketball Competition, after securing an 18-point win over the St. Michael School. CBC's Ann-Marie Burke reports on the game played at Martindale's Road. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Ellerton secured third place and a cash prize of $15,000 in the inaugural Prime Minister's Cup. Last night at the Friendship ground, the men from St. George defeated 10-man Kickstart Rush 2-nil. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce reports. The final of the Prime Minister's Cup will be a battle between UWI Blackbirds and Brittons Hill United on Saturday at Kensington Oval with live coverage on CBC TV8 from 8:15 p.m. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Barbadians from all walks of life painted Bridgetown ultramarine, gold and black ahead of the island's 58th year as an independent nation and third year as a Republic. Pelican Island was transformed into a spectacle for the event. The Barbados Lottery sponsored this week's event, and Trade Marketing Coordinator Nicolette Regis says they are always happy to partner with entities for the betterment of the community. The Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation's Marketing Specialist Nicole Collins says as the community's biggest event winds down to a close for this year on December 19, the Q family will have something to look forward to. She says 2025 is already shaping up to be promising year in terms of bookings for Q in the Community. The Q Togetherness Group, which started frequenting the weekly activity about 15 years ago, is looking forward to doing the same come Saturday for the big Independence celebrations. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

The Caribbean Legends are eager to get on the pitch, as they prepare to face a Barbados Legends squad on Saturday in an exhibition match during the Prime Minister's Cup finale at Kensington Oval. Central defender Oscar Nero, who is based in the US Virgin Islands, says he's excited to be back in Barbados for such a big event. Nero represented St. Vincent and the Grenadines at the national level and once lived here. Expected to add some attacking flair to the contest is former St. Lucia national striker Earl Jean. A coach in his native St. Lucia, Jean says Barbados is always close to his heart and part and parcel of his international career. The Legends match is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

All roads will lead to Kensington Oval on Saturday as the Barbados Defence Force, other military forces and paramilitary organisations showcase their talent. Chief of Staff Brigadier General Carlos Lovell kept a close eye on all the troops at the final rehearsal at the Mecca this evening. He is charged with ensuring the successful execution of the National Independence Day Parade. This year's Parade Commander is Commanding Officer of the Barbados Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Julia DaBreo. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

The award-winning Stade's West Indies Rum Distillery is preparing to introduce new products to the market within the coming year, as it seeks to maintain the country's global reputation as the birthplace of exceptional rum. This revelation from Operations Manager and Master Distiller Don Benn, who did not go into details about the proposed additions but noted the Distillery plans to continue introducing high class rum to the market. He was addressing a news conference where it was announced the Distillery's Planteray Rum has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Rum Brand of the Year at the Spirits Business Awards 2024, held in London on November 14. Meanwhile, the Distillery's Managing Director Andrew Hassell says the title is a tribute to the passion, craftsmanship, and heritage that define Barbados rum. Hassell says Planteray Rum's recognition as the Best Rum Brand is not just a win for the Distillery but for Barbados as a whole. The Spirits Business Awards aim to reward those driving excellence across the industry from retailers and distributors to marketers, brands, distillers and blenders. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) is calling for a reduction in the retirement age for nurses, prison officers, police and firefighters. President Ryan Phillips says adjusting the retirement age, currently 67, for these categories of workers is a significant step to alleviating burnout and rectifying shortages within the workforce. He was addressing a media conference, where he stated the Congress' intention to submit a formal resolution to Government on the proposed earlier retirement age for members of the Protective Services and nurses in the public healthcare system. Mr. Phillips further explains that as nurses and workers in the Protective Services grow older, their ability to meet rigorous physical requirements naturally declines. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

The 2024 Independence Day Parade promises to be display of pomp and pageantry to celebrate Barbados' 58th anniversary of Independence and third anniversary as a Republic. 19 armed and unarmed detachments are set to take part come Saturday at Kensington Oval. Master Chief Petty Officer Class One with the Barbados Defence Force, Austin Howell says there's a new addition, with the Barbados Fire Service Youth Cadets joining the Parade. He says the event will be conducted in two phases. The first includes the Ceremonial Parade and the National Independence Awards and Presentations. Mr. Howell says Barbados will also be honouring the late Shirley Chisholm - a former American politician who in 1968 became the first black woman to be elected to the United States Congress. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Students of the University of the West Indies at Cave Hill are being given a platform to showcase their innovative business ideas through the Student Entrepreneurial Empowerment Development or SEED Project. It was designed to develop self-reliance, innovation and entrepreneurship. The latest winners were awarded during a ceremony Wednesday. Among those in the winners row were Kayla Griffith of Oasis Blooms who walked away with the top prize. First runner-up was Kemal Brathwaite of KDL Music. Deputy Principal of the UWI Cave Hill Campus, Professor Winston Moore says the university continues to impact the development of Barbados. He says what the seed students are embarking on is significant. CIBC is a partner in the SEED Programme. Director of Retail Banking Channels, Michelle Whitelaw says it underscores the relationship the bank has forged with UWI over the years. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Despite increased awareness and activism against gender-based violence, a university academic says numbers are still rising. Senior Lecturer and Head of the Institute for Gender Development Studies of the Nita Barrow Unit at UWI Cave Hill Dr. Halimah Deshong described this as troubling. With the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence in full swing, she says there is need for more evidence-informed action to address the issue. Dr. Deshong was a guest on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Government is continuing efforts to improve business facilitation. Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins addressed the matter as she delivered the keynote speech to mark the 50th anniversary of the Institute of Chartered Accountants at the Lloyd Erskine Sndiford Centre. Trevor Thorpe reports. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

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