While the Mia Mottley Administration is being praised for its EV revolution, it is being asked to do more to make those vehicles more affordable for the average citizen. The call has come from Professor Christopher Oura, a professor of Viral Virology at UWI St. Augustine. He made the call during a media interview on the sidelines of the UWI Climate Change and Health Leaders Fellowship introductory workshop at the Tamarind Cove Hotel. That workshop examined the connections between climate change and health. Professor Oura notes the participants have a key role to play in the climate change fight. 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

Members of the Rockfield community and students of the Ignatius Byer Primary School can now get lost in the magical world of books at a new mini library. This mini library is the eighth instalment of its kind after the community centre was closed for repairs for seven years. Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith is hopeful there will be 20 more set up across the island but urges members of the community to donate books to the library. He was speaking during the 'Barbados is Blooming' launch, a literacy project of the Prince Godwill D. Fomusoh Foundation Inc.n and the Massy Foundation at the Rockfield Community Centre, St. Lucy. Minister Griffith says he was also looking forward to seeing mini reading clubs and study halls created and expanded to all other locations. Member of Parliament for St. Lucy Peter Phillips describes the project as wholesome and timely and urges students to make good use of the library. 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

Teachers have been challenged not to overlook or undervalue their role in Barbados' education transformation thrust. The advice came during the graduation ceremony for the latest cohort of professionals from the Erdiston Teachers' Training College at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord's Castle Resort. Kishmar St. Juste has the 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

Improvements in the Accident and Emergency Department are on the high-priority list for the Chief Executive Officer at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Our Wendy Burke met with Neil Clark and filed this report on the A&E. 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

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Karen Meakins and Robert Cameron were among the crowned champions when the BCQS International Barbados Masters Squash Tournament concluded at the Squash Club in Marine Gardens recently. 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

Captain Isiah Thorne scored an unbeaten half-century as Christ Church Foundation defeated Harrison College by six wickets to win the 2024 BCA Sir Everton Weekes Under-13 Cricket competition on Tuesday. Sent into bat at Friendship Ground, H.C. posted 140-7 in their allotted 35 overs. Captain Javion Batson led with 64 inclusive of two 4's, while Jershaun Joseph made a responsible 33, inclusive of two 4's. Zyerie Kellman was the pick of the bowlers for Foundation with 3-26. CBC's Damien Best reports on that inning. Chasing 141 runs for victory, Thorne struck an unbeaten 55 off 68 balls as Foundation reached the target on 141-4 in 23.2 overs for the six-wicket win. Thorne struck four 4's and two 6's, while Alex Armstrong made 34, inclusive of four 4's and one six. 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

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The public has been weighing in on the controversy surrounding the leadership of the Democratic Labour Party. 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

There's more reaction to yesterday's court decision regarding the Democratic Labour Party. That ruling by the High Court has ordered that the status quo remain until June 26th. This means Pedro Shepherd will continue to function as General Secretary and Andre Worrell as President. Political analyst Peter Wickham has weighed in on the matter. He says the Court's decision is helpful in giving a clear understanding of the interim leadership of the Party, while allowing it to resolve its issues. 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

Hundreds of Barbadians today benefited from free meals as Barbados for the first time observed World Hunger Day. Teams from the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness ventured out into various communities across the island serving cooked dishes. One of the first stops was the Golden Rock Community Centre in The Pine. Community Relations Assistant with the alliance, Sashana Austin, says the locations were chosen after discussions with Government officials.

Police have ensured some of the illicit firearms they have removed from the streets, will never be used again. Close to a hundred of such weapons earmarked for destruction this morning, were displayed at the Central Police Station. They included rifles, glocks and other types of pistols of all shapes and sizes that had been confiscated by lawmen. One hundred and thirteen obsolete or condemned firearms of various calibres were also brought by officers from the Barbados Defense Force to be crushed. Sargeant Liesl Gabriel of the Barbados Police Service says a specialist from the United Nations was on hand to witness the exercise. 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 committed to amplifying the excellence of youth in Barbados by spearheading programmes to reward their positive efforts. This is from Minister of Youth Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith. He spoke during the National Youth Awards ceremony at the Frank Collymore Hall where 119 young people in various categories were rewarded for their works of excellence. There the youth showcased their skills in singing, musical skills and spoken words. In addition to the celebration of excellence, there were also a number of special acknowledgement awards. Among the especially mentioned awardees for her resilience and courage was bilateral amputee Rashonte Parsons. Minister Griffith says far too often people like to stay on the sidelines and criticise and not get involved in highlighting the contributions of youth many of whom are crying out for our support. International author and professional motivational speaker Kristen Greaves encouraged the young awardees to dare to dream bigger, get better and strive to go further in life. 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 been engaging in discussions at the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States, SIDS4. One of those was a high level meeting on mobilising resources for SIDS. During that session, she raised the issue of the World Bank's graduation policy that is based on a country's gross domestic product per capita. She's described it as an inappropriate metric. 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

Strengthening the regional integration movement is one way to address the challenges to growth experienced by small and medium-sized enterprises. The suggestion from Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations Global Compact, Sanda Ojiambo. She was speaking to CBC as major initiatives were launched during the Global Supply Chain Forum, held in Barbados last week. Krystal Hoyte tells us more. 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 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States, SIDS4 opened in Antigua and Barbuda with a clear message that now is the time for action. Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is among the slate of world leaders in attendance. Host Prime Minister Gaston Browne has reiterated that SIDS are confronting several crises, given the unprecedented global challenges. He says large scale polluters who fuel catastrophic climate changes bear a responsibility. UN Secretary General António Guterres says the international community has a duty to support SIDS, led by the countries that have the greatest responsibility and capacity to deal with the challenges they face. He adds that the new Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Small Island Developing States, outlines steps to achieve resilient prosperity in partnership with the international community. 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 President of the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness, Kemar Saffrey, is calling for the creation of a social network agency which will be fully online. He says this database or platform will allow key agencies and stakeholders involved in interventions for the homeless and displaced to readily access pertinent information. Mr. Saffrey was speaking during a Bridgetown Consultation on Homelessness, under the theme 'Bigger Better Inter-Agency on Homelessness', at the Radisson Aquatica. Mr. Saffrey tells stakeholders in some instances it is difficult to gain access to some offices when information is critical to making a decision. He says he built a similar platform about six years ago, but it was never used. He adds he supports the database in the form of an app as computers and WhatsApp are readily acceptable for business transactions today. However, he made it clear medical information is not needed, but rather services rendered to an individual, and notes the platform can be wider. 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

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The organisers of the annual Prostate Cancer Run and Walk are promising an even bigger event next year. The commitment from Walk Manager Michelle Straughn who was speaking on the sidelines of the event Sunday. Walkers, runners and even some on roller skates all clad in blue, set off from the Garrison Savannah. Ms. Straughn tells CBC News the aim is to continue promoting early detection of prostate cancer. Cricketing Legend, Sir Gordon Greenidge is also calling on men to get tested. 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

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