Today the 166th Regular Session of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights heard an urgent call from Barbados, to intervene in compensating states which do not contribute to climate change, but yet are affected by the phenomena. Public International Lawyer, Professor Robert Volterra submits that Barbados is only concerned with the fourth obligation under the convention arising from climate change. It places an obligation on states whose conduct contributed to climate change, to provide restitution to states that did not and don't have the physical or financial space to ameliorate its harms. Director General of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Donna Forde, says without affirmative action climate change will erode the livelihoods of Barbadians and some of the island's major tourist attractions. She says Barbados is not one of the countries which causes climate change, but notes the island is predicted to be one of the worst affected. 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 increase in climate related events like hurricanes, volcano eruptions and other disasters could put the Caribbean at risk of losing access to reinsurance, or in the case of Barbados, affordable rates. Our Krystal Hoyte has the details. 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 Minister in the Prime Minister's Office with Responsibility for Coordinating Infrastructural Projects, Dr. William Duguid has hit back at critics of the 5 million dollars being spent at Oistins Bay Garden. He noted the facelift is overdue and it will benefit both locals and tourists. 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 Leader Ralph Thorne is asking questions about the five millon-dollars Government is spending to spruce up and renovate the structures at Oistins Bay Garden for the finals of the upcoming Men's T20 Cricket World Cup. Speaking on the ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies, 2024 Bill in Parliament, he called for answers about how that sum of money will be spent. 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

President of the Barbados Association of Principals of Public Secondary Schools, Stephen Jackman says it is time to move away from lecturing in the classroom, especially as students can now manoeuvre technology from age two. Jackman was speaking following the launch of the Modern School Infrastructure Design Competition where the Director of the Change Management Unit in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Paul Murphy highlighted the schools' curriculum has not been updated since 2000. Mr. Jackman who has made repeated calls for the education system to evolve, says he was happy to see it finally in motion. 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

With the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup drawing near, Government has brought legislation that will make provision for the efficient and effective staging of 2024 games. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Dale Marshall, in moving the ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2024 Bill says other host countries will be doing the same. During the period, Cricket West Indies will have unrestricted control of stadia during matches. These include Kensington Oval, the grounds at the University of the West Indies, Weymouth and Windwards. According to Mr. Marshall, the Bill is sunset legislation. He says there were some provisions that worked during the 2007 Cricket World Cup that remain in practice today. 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

Barbados is set to welcome hundreds of descendants of Barbadian emigrants from Liberia next month. They will be on island as they take up an offer made through the inaugural Sankofa Back to Barbados Pilgrimage from May 6-13. The pilgrimage is being organised by Ambassador Llewellyn Witherspoon, in collaboration with the Barbados Government, 159 years after our ancestors departed Barbados for Liberia. It also takes place during Barbados' season of emancipation. Special Advisor on Culture and Cultural Heritage, Senator John King says a packed agenda is planned. He shed some insight during CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados. Coordinator with the Division of Culture in the Prime Minister's Office, Dr. Sherron Johnson says it's important Barbadians know about the connections between Barbados and Liberia.

Barbados has voiced its support for the work of the UN's Permanent Forum on people of African descent. Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong recently participated in the third session of the forum in Switzerland. There, he made a plea for a new international special tribunal to seek reparations for transatlantic slavery and its legacies in today's society. He put forward a number of recommendations to the forum, which advises the United Nations. 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

Barbados could expect some improvement from the Significant Dust Haze impacting the island and its marine area on Thursday. The Barbados Meteorological Service says dust concentrations are likely to decrease from midweek. Acting Meteorologist Danielle Nurse is reminding citizens a Significant Dust Haze Advisory remains for 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

The IACHR is very clued in to the human rights issues associated with climate change in Barbados. President of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights Nancy Hernandez-Lopez, speaking at the 166 Regular Session of the Court which runs until the 26th in Barbados, let it be known that they see the plight of the region. Ms. Lopez also described Barbados as as a country which has set significant jurisprudence and reshaped the landscape of criminal law within the IACHR. She says while its the Court's second visit to Barbados since 2011, Barbadian Oliver Jackman also served as an outstanding judge. 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

Some 64 intervenors are pleading their cases concerning climate change at the 166th Regular Session of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights over the next few days. Barbados is hosting the session for the first time. The public hearings are being held at the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management and will end Friday, April 26. Minister of Foreign Affairs Kerrie Symmonds, in addressing the opening session yesterday, spoke about how the deliberations would go. 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 People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, is concerned about the prevalence of neglect being faced by elderly people. He sounded the alarm during a BLP branch meeting in the City, as he spoke about plans to bring legislation to protect the elderly. The Minister's comments are based on experiences shared by home helpers who pay weekly visits to elderly people. 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

Students and teachers across Barbados return to classrooms today. This was the scene at the St. George Secondary School, as students made their way in just before 8 a.m. ???? Christopher Wood 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 #Education

As students and teachers across Barbados return to classrooms today, there is special interest in the Lester Vaughan School. This after most classes at that institution were moved online as a result of environmental problems at the plant, while students competing SBAs were moved to other locations. The all-clear was given for the return to the classrooms earlier this month, after investigations by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, as well as the Ministry of the Environment. ???? Christopher Wood 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 #Education

Mornin' Barbados - April 23, 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 a night of celebration as the Barbados Cricket Association toasted the successful regional under-15 champions. The Barbados squad, along with management, parents and family members were acknowledged for their efforts at the cricket legends of Barbados after they lifted the 2024 CWI Rising Stars trophy in Antigua recently. Tournament MVP and captain of the side, Damarko Wiggins, was among members who received tokens of appreciation of watches. BCA Vice President Calvin Hope says although Barbados won the championship on numerous occasions before, this one was extremely special. Chairman of Youth Committee at the BCA, Pedro Greaves, told the players to continue working hard, as there are many career opportunities in the game. 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

Two political pundits remain hopeful the deep fracture within the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) can be repaired. Their comments come in the wake of the internal conflict escalating over the weekend, as General Secretary Steve Blackett tabled a no-confidence motion in Political Leader Ralph Thorne. Pollster and Political Commentator Peter Wickham says it will do the party well to stop airing its dirty laundry in public, and settle any scores behind closed doors. Mr. Wickham says there is no question the DLP is at an all-time low, but suggestions it is completely dead are overstated. Meanwhile, Political Scientist, Dr. George Belle suggests a neutral figure may be able to steer the political leader and party president in the right direction. He says from what can be observed, there is no political person within the party who has the prestige or capacity to contain the fractions. Dr. Belle suggests the likes of former Prime Minister Freundel Stuart, former Party Leader Verla De Peiza, or Former Minister Chris Sinkler. However, he says the idea could be challenged by either side as it has no standing within the constitution, but if there was a challenge he foresaw it would be from Dr. Yearwood's side. 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

Family members of missing woman Sonia Parris are coming to grips with the fact that the body retrieved from a well at Carmichael, St. George late last night could be her. Wendy Burke has that report. 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 seeking to offer additional support to amputees. Word of this from Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey. Wendy Burke 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

Local athletes were back on track over the weekend for the first meet following the CARIFTA Games in Grenada. CBC's Damien best reports on the 100 meters at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. 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