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Charles Lindsay Bolden has been remembered as a politician, brilliant attorney and a mentor. Glowing tributes were paid to the late MP for St. Joseph this afternoon at his official funeral at Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens. 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 continues to address challenges in the care economy to ensure there is no discrimination. According to Minister in the Ministry of Economy and Investment Senator Chad Blackman, one of the ways they're seeking to ensure those working in the sector are appreciated, valued and have the necessary resources and tools, is through the recently passed Barbados Population Policy 2023. He says one of the critical goals of the policy is to promote and strengthen the care economy for the vulnerable population. Senator Blackman was addressing the High Level Policy Dialogue on Gender Equality. Meanwhile, United Nations Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Simon Springett says care work represents one third of female employment across Latin America and the Caribbean. 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

Cruise ship arrivals are expected to hit record numbers this 2024-2025 winter season. Officials are reporting close to 400 calls are expected at the Bridgetown Port. Sean Farrell 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

Financial literacy is one of the focus points of this year's Barbados Entrepreneurship Fund's $20 Challenge. 160 participants from nine schools are expected to participate this year. Our reporter Ackeem Clinkett was at Sky Mall for the $20 showcase. 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

CEO of the NCF Carol Roberts is encouraging all to come out to the Independence events. Video: PMO 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

Information Minister Wilfred Abrahams says the schedule is packed with many events, as Barbados prepares to celebrate its 58th anniversary of Independence and 3rd anniversary as a Republic. Video: PMO 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

Member of Parliament Edmund Hinkson says Government departments must open for the purpose of receiving payments after 3:00 p.m. He says the early closure of several of them is one of the reasons doing business in Barbados is so challenging and frustrating. 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

Come December, 28 families will move into single unit homes in Bullen's Land, Holders Hill, St. James. The remaining eight units, set to be created in quadruplexes, will be completed in due course. This forms part of the houses to be built under the East West Project. This was revealed by Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance Dwight Sutherland, as he led off the Resolution: Section 5 Crown Lands (Vesting and Disposal) Act Cap 225, Holders Hill, St James. Additionally, he says part of the land has been earmarked for the Bullen's Children's Home for the Child Care Board, where work has already commenced. Mr. Sutherland says the final part of the East West Project to be completed is a housing solution at Dodds North, St. Philip, where 27 units are to be built. To date, the public and private sectors have built 1,323 houses; 974 by public and 349 by private collectively. 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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Barbados' efforts to boost trade and ties have been hailed as a model member countries of the Organisation of American States can learn from. Highlighting efforts by the island to boost ties with Panama, Executive Director of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry Misha Loban-Clarke says a recent trade mission and the signing of a memorandum of understanding have served as a catalyst for deepening trade and economic cooperation. She suggests these efforts can be a guide for the OAS. Ms. Loban-Clarke's comments came as she participated in a regular meeting of the Inter-American Council for Integral Development. 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

Barbados is one step closer to having its first green hydrogen power plant. The licence for the project, which is to be undertaken by developers HDF Energy - a leading global company in hydrogen energy - has been granted. The announcement was made by Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins during the launch and ribbon cutting for the HDF Caribbean office. The plant will be the second of its kind developed by HDF in the region, with the first already under construction in French Guiana. Senator Cummins says the licence was the most important hurdle to be crossed. She says come January Barbados, along with its development partners, will be launching a wind project. 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

Local company, Exclusive Lighting and Electrical Supplies has announced a new brand identity, re-branding as Exclusive. It comes at the company marks its 30th anniversary. Managing Director, Adrian Elcock says they have always looked at new products to remain on the cutting edge and listened to employees on the need to be contemporary. He says the company has reinvigorated itself. 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

Senior Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Dr. the Honourable William Duguid is calling on local banks to be less risk-averse, and allow people to use debentures as collateral. He says there is liquidity in the banks of 14 billion dollars, who make money from charging fees rather than giving loans. He was speaking during his contribution to the Business Barbados Bill, 2024. 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

A strategy connected to hubs. That's how Minister of Tourism and International Business, Ian Gooding-Edgehill described the upcoming 2024 winter tourist season. He said Barbados is a preferred destination and he is encouraged by what has been put in place. 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 - November 27, 2024 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

A silent pandemic, that's how antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasingly being described. The full scale of the threat is often underestimated, despite the rising global death toll from drug-resistant infections. In this episode of In the Know, Dr. The Most Honorable Corey Forde, Director of Clinical and Diagnostic Services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, provides an in-depth explanation of AMR. He highlights the growing concern of sexually transmitted infections becoming resistant to treatment and emphasizes the urgent need for more responsible antibiotic use by both doctors and patients. All this and more on In The Know with Krystal Hoyte. Subscribe to CBC Barbados: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 #CBCTV8 #InTheKnow #AntimicrobialResistance #CoreyForde #CBCNews

Amazing Deals Wesley Hall cruised into the finals of the 2024 City of Bridgetown Cooperative Credit Union Limited Herman Griffith Primary Schools Cricket Competition, after they beat St. Gabriels by seven wickets in the semi-final #1 today. Sent in to bat at Lears, St. Gabriels posted 104 all out in 22.5 overs, led by Oliver King who scored an unbeaten 58. Tyair Harper four for nine and Samuel Harry with four for 20 were the main destroyers for Wesley Hall. CBC's Damien best was there for that innings. In reply Wesley Hall reached 105-3 in 20.2 overs. Extras led the way contributing 58 runs to the total, while Harry returned to top score with 38. King had 2-21. 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 St. Michael School and Lester Vaughn are through to the second round of the Senior Girls Barbados Secondary Schools Volleyball Knockout competition. Lester Vaughn came from a set down to defeat Deighton Griffith 21-25, 25-23, 15-6. Then, SMS tasted victory over Queen's College in straight sets. Let's take a look at that game with our Ann-Marie Burke. 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

Effective December 2nd, all manufacturers of registration number plates will be required to register annually with the Barbados Licensing Authority. This is according to a recent amendment to Section 10B of the Road Traffic Act, Cap 295. Chief Licensing Officer Treca McCarthy-Broome says from Monday, the BLA will also begin accepting applications from existing vehicle registration plate manufacturers and new businesses interested in becoming plate manufacturers. The cost to register is $500, with an annual renewal fee of $250 once approved. 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