While residents of White Hill, St Andrew, may be finally rejoicing over the paving of their new road yesterday, Marcia Carrington is lamenting that some of her land was utilised to build the road, without her knowledge and consent. Video by Maria Bradshaw.

Education Minister Kay McConney says Government remains committed to education reform and ensuring teachers and school administrators have opportunities to develop their skills. Her comments came during the MOU signing between Erdiston Teachers' Training College and the Edmund W. Gordon Institute for Advanced Study Teachers' College, Columbia University. The agreement has been in the works for over two decades, with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley playing a key role when she served as Education Minister. 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

An adult education programme will be soon be launched for individuals who left school at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says Cabinet made the decision recently, mindful of the education gaps inflicted by lockdowns and other restrictions. The Prime Minister made the comments during the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding between the Erdiston Teachers' Training College (ETTC) and the Edmund W. Gordon Institute for Advanced Study Teachers' College, Columbia University. It was signed by ETTC Principal Dr. Colin Cumberbatch and Professor Christopher Emdin. Both of them hailed the importance of the agreement. 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 Lodge School totally dominated their opening 2024 NSC Under-15 Basketball match against Christ Church Foundation, winning by a 31-point margin. CBC's Ann-Marie Burke 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

Technology is being rolled out in Barbados to ensure total surge protection for residential and commercial properties. Marketing Manager at Caribbean LED Lighting Inc. Shelly Harding spoke about the development during an open day at the Lower Estate, St. George-based company. 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

Harrison College and Christ Church Foundation will clash in the final of the BCA's Under-13 Cricket competition on Tuesday. HC booked their spot with an 84 run victory over St. Michael School in Friday's semi-final. Playing at Wanderers, HC posted 151 for five in their 35 overs, led by a knock of 61 from Captain Javion Batson and an unbeaten 34 from Franklyn Durant. In reply, SMS were bowled for 67 with Shiv Sahadeo capturing a five wicket haul with impressive figures of 5 for six. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce 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

Senior Environmental Health Officer for Vector Control, Dale Holligan is urging Barbadians to keep their surroundings clean ahead of the impending hurricane season. She was speaking during the National Mosquito Fair at Golden Square Freedom Park, in the City, where the life cycle, habitats, and more features of the mosquito were on display. Ms. Holligan says people need to ensure around their premises are kept clean and there is no water collection or put treatments into the water to prevent mosquito larvae. She advises those who live near empty lots to also check to prevent mosquito breeding. Ms. Holligan also urges land owners to upkeep their land so containers that may be harbouring water, are easily accessible. 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

Barbadian students had the opportunity to join their friends in Gambia, Liberia and Nigeria to celebrate Africa Day 2024. Dressed in their African garb, Government officials, teachers and students gathered in the Roy Marshall Teaching Complex, at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus. The annual event was hosted by the Division of Culture in the Prime Minister's Office and the National Library Service. Rachelle Agard 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

Problems within the global supply chain can be better resolved through joint approaches. This is the view of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds as he addressed the final day of the UNCTAD Global Supply Chain Forum. Secretary General of UNCTAD Rebeca Grynspan says trust must return within the international community, in order for the way forward to be found after the forum. She says many institutions have united to make it a reality. 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 is urging the private sector and other businesses to seize some of the opportunities being presented by the hosting of Cricket World Cup and other upcoming events. Games for the cricket tournament get underway here on June 2 with the final scheduled for June 29. It will be followed by the 50th anniversary of Crop Over while CARIFESTA and We Gatherin' will come off next year. Ms. Mottley adds the tournament will provide numerous vending opportunities near Kensington Oval and around the island. 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 who may not be able to attend the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup will soon get the opportunity to see firsthand the newly redeveloped Kensington Oval. That's the word from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. She told the media there will be an open afternoon at the Mecca very soon. Ms. Mottley also disclosed special provisions will be made to allow school children to attend select matches for free. 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 2024 Atlantic hurricane season approaching, regional grouping, CARICOM has shone the spotlight on climate change and its effect on member states. Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett says regular hurricanes seriously set back development gains. In her address at the 27th Meeting of the Council of Foreign and Community Relations, COFCOR in Dominica she told those present hard won progress is being undone. 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 Queen Elizabeth Hospital continues to utilise various mediums as channels to communicate with and educate citizens about what's happening at the facility. Months on after the introduction of a newsletter called The Pulse, the QEH is taking to the airwaves through a weekly QEH Pulse radio show on Q100.7 FM. Communications Specialist, Shane Sealy revealed on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados the programme will air on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. until noon. Barbadians will get to engage with Hospital officials when the show commences on June 3. Manager of the Patient Relations Department of the QEH, Dr. Rhea Corbin-Harte says more topics will be added, some from questions posed to her department. Officials will also seek to address trends observed in patients. 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 Barbados Private Sector Association wants awareness heightened among small and medium sized enterprises on the Sustainable Development Goals and how they redound to their success. Chairman Trisha Tannis says ways must be found to right size the messaging. Her comments came during a panel discussion that followed the launch of the United Nations Global Compact Sustainable Supplier and SME Programme. 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

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More men are coming forward to be tested for prostate cancer in Barbados. The revelation ahead of this weekend's Prostate Cancer Walk and Run of the Barbados Cancer Society from Coordinator Michelle Straughan. During a site visit by the organisers, the Barbados Cancer Society, Cemix, Barbados Police Service officials and the District Grand Lodge of Barbados, Scottish Constitution, the coordinator said a change in the testing procedure has resulted in an increase in the number of men being tested. A spokesman for the District Grand Lodge of Barbados, Scottish Constitution, Colonel Glyne Grannum said there is also a rise in number of men registered to take part in the event on Sunday. 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 officials in Barbados remain optimistic as the country gears up for the summer tourism period. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill says the forecast looks good. He expects the hosting of the upcoming ICC T20 matches will attract more visitors. The Tourism Minister says the growth strategy is to ensure more tourists visit Barbados during the summer. Mr. Gooding-Edghill led Barbados' delegation at the just-concluded Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Jamaica. He says the team was able to make strategic contacts to further expand and grow travel into Barbados. 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 Sanitation Service Authority will be very much on board with the ICC T-20 Cricket World Cup. Public Relations Officer Carl Alf Padmore says it's not just an event for the cricketing bodies. In an effort to keep all streets clean during and after the games, Mr. Padmore has reminded householders to place the Government-issued bins and their refuse in the designated areas so as not to create problems. 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

Even as the region continues to gear up for the 2024 hurricane season, countries have been reminded of the importance of ports. Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency, Elizabeth Riley notes they are not only a source of income but a critical plank in recovery and relief efforts. However, she notes ports often suffer the greatest damage in a system. She was speaking on day 3 of the UN Global Supply Trade Forum at Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. 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

Barbadians and Caribbean people could soon have additional options for travelling and transporting goods as Caribbean Airlines (CAL) gears up to expand its services. CEO Garvin Medera gave insight into the plans and possibilities during one of the morning sessions at the ongoing UNCTAD Global Supply Trade Forum at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. 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