The time has come for classrooms to be energy-efficient, equipped with photovoltaic cells and green spaces. So says Chief Education Officer Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw, on the education reform that the Ministry of Education has undertaken. She was speaking during the Modern School Infrastructure Design Competition at the Courtyard by Marriott, which is being conducted through the Barbados Association of Architects. Under the Skills for the Future Programme II, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank, $9 million has been allocated to upgrade ten primary schools in dire need of refurbishment. However, IDB Director of the Change Management Unit, Dr. Paul Murphy says a beautification of secondary schools is also in the pipeline, with approximately seven schools earmarked for upgrade in the short to medium term. He says many of the island's schools were over 50 years old with little to no maintenance carried out. Dr. Murphy notes to date, there have been no submissions for the competition which closes on May 10. However, he anticipates by the end of this week submissions will start to pour in to facilitate upgrades to all 105 secondary schools across the island. 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

Pandemonium broke out at a quarterly review meeting of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) this evening after general secretary Steve Blackett moved a resolution of no-confidence in political leader Ralph Thorne. This was preceded by a resolution of confidence in president Dr Ronnie Yearwood. Blackett said Thorne, the country’s Opposition Leader, had done nothing positive by coming to the DLP and could have stayed where he was. One of the reasons Blackett cited was Thorne’s “endorsement” of the person who “brought the party into public ridicule” over a matter found to be invalid, making veiled reference to the no-confidence motion by member Hartley Reid against Yearwood. (Video by James Springer)

The body of a female was retrieved from a well at Carmichael, St George about 11:15 p.m on Sunday. Lawmen said the body was found in a state of decomposition. (Video by Reco Moore)

A search party has been organised to find missing woman Sonia Parris. The group met at Chefette, Charles Rowe Bridge, St. George this morning before searching the areas of Jordans, St George, and St David's, Christ Church. (Video by Shanice King)

When the Trinity Term began today, there were no major challenges to the start of school. Word of this from both the Ministry of Education and the Barbados Union of Teachers. Deputy Chief Education Officer Joy Adamson said one of the schools which was having environmental issues, Lester Vaughn, was ready. General Secretary of the Barbados Union of Teachers, Herbert Gittens, said their members have not reported any major challenges at the school plants. 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

Member of Parliament for the City of Bridgetown, Corey Lane, highlighted a number of developments in the capital. While speaking at Barbados Labour Party City of Bridgetown Branch Meeting the MP revealed that Pelican Village was also included in the developments. Mr. Lane also spoke about plans to improve Nelson Street. 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

A timeline has been shared for the completion of major upgrades to the Bridgetown Sewage Plant. Government has previously revealed plans to upgrade the plant to a tertiary facility, to reuse much of the treated wastewater currently released out to sea. Speaking during a Barbados Labour Party City of Bridgetown Branch Meeting, Deputy Prime Minister, Santia Bradshaw, provided more details about the process. She said the plans have also considered improved drainage to minimise flooding in nearby communities. Minister Bradshaw, who is the Minister of Transport and Works, also revealed that even more roads have been earmarked for repairs in the coming weeks. She says the list of roads to be done is based on those highlighted by citizens on social media. 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 body of a female has been retrieved from a well at Carmichael, St. George. Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police, Victor Brewster, says it could possibly be that of missing woman Sonia Parris. However, he says they are unable to confirm the identity due to the body's state of decomposition. The senior officer says they received a report from a passerby in the area just after 5 p.m. yesterday with officials eventually removing the body around 11:15 p.m. The Acting Assistant Superintendent has asked anyone with information about the discovery to contact the police. Meanwhile, Parris' children, relatives, and colleagues had gathered at the scene, waiting to receive official confirmation on whether it was her body pulled from the well. After a private meeting with police, several family members wept openly. Early yesterday, several people and organisations joined a search party for the missing woman who lived at Edey Village, Christ Church and who has not been seen since she left her workplace Wednesday night. Her car was found partially burnt at Jordans, St. George. 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

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There was an unexpected turn at the Democratic Labour Party's (DLP) George Street Auditorium Headquarters today. This as General Secretary of the DLP Steve Blackett, made a motion of no confidence in Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne, in a move to have him expelled from the party. Blackett also made a motion of confidence in the party's president Dr. Ronnie Yearwood. 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 #NoConfidence #NoConfidenceMotion

Emergency personnel have recovered a body from a well in the area of Carmichael, St George. We'll have more details as they become available. Video: 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 #EmergencyPersonnel #Recovery

Barbados is working to deepen ties with China in the field of agriculture, in a bid to further enhance local food production and food security. This morning, Agriculture Minister Indar Weir, met with the People's Republic of China's Governor of Hunan Province at the Ministry's conference room. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help encourage youth in the sector and advance crops particularly rice. Describing the meeting as significant, Mr. Weir notes agreements have been inked to enhance operations at the BADMC. 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 #Agriculture #China

Barbados is working to deepen ties with China in the field of agriculture, in a bid to further enhance local food production and food security. This morning, Agriculture Minister Indar Weir, met with the People's Republic of China's Governor of Hunan Province at the Ministry's conference room. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help encourage youth in the sector and advance crops particularly rice. Describing the meeting as significant, Mr. Weir notes agreements have been inked to enhance operations at the BADMC. 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 #Agriculture #China

Police and fire officials are on the scene in Carmichael, St. George where a body has reportedly been found in a well. We will have more details as they become available. Video: 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 #Police #BodyFound

Several people and organisations joined a search party for missing woman Sonia Parris. The 58-year-old Edey Village, Christ Church, resident has not been seen since she left her workplace Wednesday night. 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 #Missing #Search

Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey is appealing to Barbadians to donate books and other educational resources to children in state care. Delivering remarks at the Child Care Board's World Book Day event, held at Sky Mall, Haggatt Hall, Minister Humphrey said such donations play a significant role in supporting the literacy development of children in residential care. During the event, which coincided with Child Abuse Awareness Month, members of the public donated books to the Child Care Board's book drive. The Leo Club of Bridgetown donated more than fifty books to the cause. The National Library Service was also at the location distributing free books to children and interested adults. Employees of the Library Service held a puppet show and read stories to a group of excited children. Minister Humphrey extended gratitude to those who contributed to the drive. 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 #Library #Books

The search continues for missing woman, Sonia Parris. The 58-year-old mother was last seen leaving her place of work, Chefette Restaurant, on Wednesday, April 17, at around 10:00 p.m. Today's search started at Chefette Charles Rowe Bridge, in St George, with family, friends, coworkers, concerned Barbadians and personnel from the Department of Emergency Management. They are searching the wider St. George area, as reports indicate the car of the mother of five was found at Jordans, St. George, partially burnt. ????Footage provided by Carlos Cox. 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 #Search #MissingWoman

Barbadians have turned out in their numbers to search for missing woman, Sonia Parris. The 58-year-old mother was last seen leaving her place of work, Chefette Restaurant, on Wednesday, April 17, at around 10:00 p.m. Today's search started at Chefette Charles Rowe Bridge, in St George, with family, friends, coworkers, concerned Barbadians and personnel from the Department of Emergency Management. They are searching the wider St. George area, as reports indicate the car of the mother of five was found at Jordans, St. George, partially burnt. ????Footage provided by Carlos Cox. 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 # #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 #Search #Missing

Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Ryan Straughn has responded to the Auditor General's Special Audit Report on the acquisition and construction of steel-framed housing units by the Ministry of Housing, Lands and Maintenance. The report, laid in Parliament last month, highlighted over 23 million dollars in cost overruns for the construction of pre-fabricated steel-framed houses from China. Minister Straughn says the increase in costs associated with the training, labour and construction generally, significantly contributed to the additional sums. Particularly as it relates to the labour costs, he stresses that it was Barbadians who benefitted. 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 says the cost of living in Barbados, like the rest of the world, is declining but admitted it may take time for Barbadians to truly feel the adjustments. Our Krystal Hoyte has more on that story. 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