The Barbados government and the People's Republic of China have taken a major step towards the start of the Barbados National Stadium Redevelopment Project, as the two nations have signed an implementation agreement. 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

A brand new road for the residents of St. Andrew as phase one of the White Hill project is completed. Krystal Hoyte 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 Home Affairs and Information Wilfred Abrahams is underscoring the need for the Caribbean region to unite in the fight against climate change, and the European Union has signalled its intention to assist in that regard. The Minister was delivering the keynote speech during the signing of a memorandum of understanding on Cooperation in Integrated Disaster Risk Management between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean at the Savannah Hotel. Rachelle Agard was there 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

Health officials say the lone case of tuberculosis (TB) on the island is non-infectious. Wendy Burke joined us live on the CBC NewsNight, where she told us that the public concern started over an online post. 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

As the official start date of the hurricane season approaches, we are hearing of the need to further develop ways of alerting the public. In fact, Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams says protocols need to be developed for Government's Common Alerting Protocol or the CAP App. He was addressing the signing of a memorandum of understanding on Cooperation in Integrated Disaster Risk Management between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean. Minister Abrahams notes there are 43,000 users of the system and in an effort to reach more people, they have employed the services of those with large social media followings to get the messaging 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

The Ministry of People Empowerment is not waiting until the last minute to prepare for this year's Atlantic hurricane season. Permanent Secretary Jehu Wiltshire says the stance has been adopted as weather systems tend to form in the earlier portion of the season. The plan includes the merger of social services and utilising the Resilience and Reintegration Unit along with other measures. His comments came on the sidelines of this morning's joint UNICEF FAO Regional Workshop held at the Courtyard by Marriott. Meanwhile the FAO's Sub Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean, Dr. Renata Clarke, underscored the importance of the session in ensuring several territories get prepared. 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

Opposition Senator Tricia Watson is concerned the new filing requirements under the Corporation Top-Up Tax Bill will result in more red tape. She highlighted a section of the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill which was also considered in the Senate today. It stipulates that from income year 2025, businesses will be required to prepay Corporation Tax on a monthly basis. Senator Watson is particularly concerned about the impact this will have on self-employed people and small business owners. 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

Deputy President of the Senate, Her Honour Elizabeth Thompson believes the time has come for officials to revisit the penalties which dormant businesses attract in the country. During her contribution to today's Senate sitting, she called for practical systems to be developed. She made the point as she revealed family businesses tend to end up incurring additional penalties especially after the founder passes or falls ill. 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 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup is just a few weeks away and Barbados has taken a major step to promote the island during the upcoming tournament. The Local Organising Committee has designated June 28 as National Flag Day. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce 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

Respect, responsibility, resourcefulness and resilience were the values entrenched into pupils of St Stephen’s Primary School on Wednesday. These affirmations, recognised as the four ‘Rs’, formed part of a mural painted on a wall before the entrance to the school. The presentation of the wall painting marked the launch of the school’s Disciplinary Policy programme. Video by Josué Ramirez Nelson.

Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith is calling for a national registry for pedophiles. He made the call during his contribution to Debate on a Resolution on the Report of the Joint Select Committee on Social Sector and the Environment on the Child Protection Bill. 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 Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, is defending the mandatory reporting requirement in the Child Protection Bill. He says for a long time the responsibility was solely on the child to report the abuse. However, according to him, mandatory reporting spreads that burden around to other people, who should have the child's best interest at heart. The list includes parents, medical practitioners, teachers and even internet providers and telecommunications technicians. The legislation allows for the report to be made anonymously. Anyone found guilty of not complying with this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $20,000, imprisonment of 2 years or both. 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 task force to address violence in schools should become a reality in the next few weeks. Education Minister Kay McConney made the announcement during yesterday afternoon's session in the House of Assembly. She says this will be the latest level of support provided for students. In her contribution to the Child Protection Bill Debate, Ms. McConney notes the legislation makes it mandatory for school officials to report cases of abuse. 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's One Family Poverty Reduction Programme is working to transition Barbadians away from welfare. Dozens of social workers are on board with the initiative, which is offering assistance to a thousand vulnerable families. While there is commitment from numerous state agencies, Project Manager Dorian Best says Government cannot do it alone. He recognised the assistance rendered through different private sector entities. Mr. Best was a guest on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados. 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

Sustainable poultry production in Barbados and the Caribbean has been identified as key, towards the attainment of CARICOM's 25% by 2025 goal. It seeks to reduce the region's food import bill. Assistant Secretary-General for Trade and Economic Integration at the CARICOM Secretariat, Joseph Cox says the poultry industry shows immense promise as a catalyst for sustainable agriculture. He was addressing the opening of the Caribbean Poultry Association's 7th International Technical Symposium and Exhibition, being held in Trinidad and Tobago. Focusing on the agricultural sector in the region, Mr. Cox says it faces a myriad of challenges. 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

Labour Minister Colin Jordan has rubbished the notion that there are ulterior motives to the Child Protection Bill. In his contribution to the debate, he stressed the legislation should not be politicised and called for critics to do their research on the document. 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 making it clear that no UN agency is dictating any social policy in Barbados. The assertion from Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey. He was responding to concerns raised about the country's obligations as a signatory of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Mr. Humphrey says while the Child Protection Bill is aligned with the convention, it is drafted with the Barbadian reality in mind. He explains the country is not bound by any amendments of the articles of the convention. 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 15, 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

It was as lopsided as they come, when Queen's College visited Graydon Sealy as the 2024 National Sports Council Under-15 Basketball Competition began yesterday. The boys from Husbands ruled from start to finish winning 90-6. Damien Best 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

Raymond Kellman Togetherness are the champions of the 2024 St. Joseph T20 Blast, after beating Kolkata Masters by 78 runs in the final at the Grantley Adams Memorial School ground over the weekend. 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