It’s day 2 ofThe Barbados Legends Tournament hosted by Ian Woosnam at the prestigious Apes Hill Golf Resort & Community where 60 professionals ​battle it out for the first event of their season. Multimedia Journalist Dwayne Gibbs spoke to Director of Golf at the Apes Hill Golf Resort Jody Addison for an update of the day's action. Video by Sandy Pitt.

One of Barbados' renowned musicians Ricky Aimey has died. He passed away at home on Monday night. Aimey, a father of two, made a significant contribution to the entertainment landscape. He played with bands such as the Outfit, Coalishun, Colour Blind and Boogie Nights. Some of his friends in the entertainment fraternity have reflected on his life and contribution to the industry. Barbadian pianist, composer and academic Dr. Stefan Walcott says he was a stalwart in the spouge era, playing bass. Musician and producer Randy Eastmond has described Aimey as a genius. 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

Acting Chief Fire Officer Henderson Patrick is clearing the air on rumours circulating on social media regarding the Fire Service's response to Sunday's blaze in the City. Krystal Hoyte 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

250 Liberians will spend the rest of the week on a quest to discover their ancestral roots and their Barbadian heritage. The group forms part of the Sankofa Pilgrimage conceived by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley some two years ago. Rachelle Agard joined them in St. Joseph today 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

Once all goes according to plan, the 3000-plus students who sat today's Common Entrance exam will know what secondary schools they've been allocated to in early July, when the results are released. Reanne Phillips has more in 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

There will be a Common Entrance examination next year. That's the word from Education Minister, Kay McConney. She made the revelation about the 2025 11 Plus as she spoke to CBC News after today's test. Meanwhile, parents whose children just completed this year's test support the decision for it to remain. 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 number of people impacted by Sunday’s fire in Wellington Street, The City, has jumped to 45. MP Corey Lane said this included 30 adults, 14 children and a baby. Lane thanked those who volunteered to assist but encouraged others in corporate Barbados, non-governmental organisations and private citizens to give if they could. (Video by Reco Moore and Tre Greaves) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews

Some large multinational companies operating in Barbados will be paying higher taxes from this month. The Government today introduced the Corporation Top-Up Tax Bill, which will see some companies paying 15 percent in corporation taxes. The move is in keeping with the introduction of a global minimum tax rate for companies earning more than 750 million euros annually. The Bill was introduced in the House of Assembly this morning by Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ryan Straughn. He explained that businesses who do not meet the threshold will continue to pay 9 percent while registered small businesses will pay 5.5 percent. Companies operating in Barbados whose original jurisdiction has not yet implemented the 15 percent minimum tax will be allowed to remain on the previous sliding scale for this year. Mr. Straughn says the move could potentially attract new international business. 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 launch of the national parenting programme, Parent-Wise, officials are optimistic it will impact on participants and the community as a whole. Assistant Director with Responsibility for Rehabilitation and Therapy at the National Peace Programme, Nicolette Williams says the sessions will be facilitated by five civil society organisations. Ms. Williams made the comments on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados. Meanwhile, the Men's Empowerment Network Support's Founder and President Fabian Sargeant says parenting is the foundation of society. 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 sigh of relief! That was clear in the smiles, hugs and cheers of students at the Parkinson Memorial Secondary School after they completed the Barbados Secondary Schools' Entrance Examination. Pupils from the Wilkie Cumberbatch Primary and Grantley Prescod Primary Schools sat the 11-Plus there. Here's what some of those students had to say about the experience. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with 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 #School #Exam

"Welcome back home!" This message was conveyed by Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong as Barbados hosts hundreds of Liberians and other Africans of Barbadian ancestry for a special Sankofa Pilgrimage. The event promises to strengthen ties, raise awareness, and celebrate the 159th anniversary of the Barbadian settlers' journey to Liberia. Several activities are in store, including the laying of a commemorative plaque in recognition of the moment when the Brig Cora sailed from Bridgetown to Monrovia, Liberia, on April 6, 1865, and a special genealogy marketplace. Ambassador Comissiong says through the pilgrimage, Barbados is extending its borders eastwards. Meanwhile, Ambassador Llewellyn Witherspoon, who organised the trip in collaboration with the Government of Barbados says a global team was put together to make the pilgrimage a reality. He says Barbados is gaining traction internationally and there's excitement among participants. 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 in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Ryan Straughn says Government, upon taking office, had no choice but to reform Barbados' tax system. He says this was done in a bid to create a stable environment. Mr. Straughn's comments came as he led off Debate in the Lower House of Parliament on the Corporation Top-Up Tax Bill 2024. 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

In a few minutes, the just over 3000 Class Four students from primary schools across the islandwriting the 11 Plus exam will breathe a sigh of relief. The exam is scheduled to finish at 1:00 p.m. The 11 Plus determines which secondary school the students will be attending come September. Staying true to tradition, this morning candidates and their parents or relatives assembled from just after 7 outside the various examination centres. At the Parkinson Memorial School here in the Pine, adults were seen giving the little ones hugs, kisses and last words of affirmation. 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

Over 3,000 students, comprising 1,493 males and 1,518 females are registered to write the Barbados Secondary Schools' Entrance Examination today. They will take the exam at 21 secondary schools across the island. This was the scene at the Parkinson Memorial Secondary School, as students of the Wilkie Cumberbatch Primary and Grantley Prescod Primary Schools entered to sit the 11-Plus. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with 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 #Exam #Examination

England’s Peter Baker won the Barbados Legends Tour at the prestigious Apes Hill Golf Resort & Community hosted by Ian Woosnam and sponsored by the BTMI in a dramatic sudden death playoff against Australian Ian Hend. After three days of competition, the two were tied on points and were both 10 under par at the end of the 18th hole on day three. They returned to hole nine and Baker clinched the title with a birdie on the par-5 course. Baker also won the MCB Tour Championship last December in Mauritius and is a three-time winner of the European Tour. Video by Sandy Pitt.

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All systems are go for today's Barbados Secondary Schools' Entrance Examination. Over three-thousand students, comprising 1-thousand-493 males and 1-thousand-518 females are registered to write the exam at 21 secondary schools across the island. While extending best wishes, Chief Education Officer, Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw told students the exam, commonly referred to as the 11 Plus is just one step in their education journey. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with 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 #Exam #Examination

Robert Bishop, the chairman of the Barbados Association of Dragsters and Drifters (BADD) spoke to Nation online as the Barbados team prepared to head to St. Vincent to compete in their annual drag racing event. This is the largest contingent Barbados has ever taken to compete abroad with nine cars and three motorcycles. The vehicles will be transported via ship in containers and the Admiral Ferry which travels between Barbados, Bequia and Kingstown. Video by Dwayne Gibbs.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Kerrie Symmonds has revealed that amidst heightened tension in the Middle East, the Government has taken the decision to formally recognised the state of Palestine. Video by Shanice King.

Special Envoy to the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for reparations and economic enfranchisement Trevor Prescod believes Government would be wrong to pay the controversial Drax family $8 million to acquire the St George estate’s land.