Democratic Labour Party (DLP) president Dr Ronnie Yearwood has survived the latest challenge to his leadership. Last night, following a marathon meeting of the Executive Council, held at the party’s George Street, St Michael headquarters, it was determined that a no-confidence motion brought by longstanding member Hartley Reid was invalid. It ruled that some of the names affixed to the motion were not members of the party while some had no knowledge that their names were being used. (Video by Reco Moore)

The Rotary Club of Barbados, through its 'Create Hope - NCD Screening and Literacy Project' is working to bring about a change in the health and well-being of Barbadians. The project, which got underway a year ago, came about after assessment of communities. President, Ermine Darroux-Francis says they are moved by the statistics regarding non communicable diseases and had to assist. She says NCDs are a real threat and prevention is key. Ms. Darroux-Francis was a guest on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados. The Bayview Group is among the partners with the 'Create Hope - NCD Screening and Literacy Project'. With the group now readying to open its urgent care facility, Marketing Manager Elena Pinder says the project fell in line with their objectives. 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 number of teachers at the Lester Vaughan School have requested transfers to other institutions. This was revealed by President of the Barbados Union of Teachers, Rudy Lovell, following a meeting with teachers. The school has been plagued with environmental issues for a number of years, which forced a shift to online classes last term. In an update yesterday, the Ministry of Education reported that in-person classes for fourth and fifth form students who are using the easter break to complete SBAs and prepare for external exams got off to a smooth start with no reports of illness. The Ministry gave the green light for face-to-face instruction to resume, after meeting with parents last week. A report presented during the meeting revealed there were no emissions at the plant, and all volatile organic compound levels were below the threshold for safety. 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

West Indies players will receive more money for domestic tournaments starting this year. This was announced by Cricket West Indies Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe on Monday, along with the introduction of two new tournaments to improve the quality of first-class cricket in region, which is expected to lead to success on the international stage. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce tells us 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

With today's heavy reliance on technology, businesses are being asked to be weary of third party business relationships and risks. Deputy Director, Bank Supervision Department at the Central Bank of Barbados, Tamara Hurley made the call during the CBB-sponsored forum, 'Not If, But When: Managing Cyber-Risk In Barbados' Financial Sector'. She also called for due diligence in all relationships. Additionally, Ms. Hurley highlighted the need for a cyber risk framework for businesses as a continuous process of ongoing improvements. 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

Mornin' Barbados - April 12, 2024 LIVE from: Standard Distribution, Wildey, St. Michael 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

UWI Blackbirds maintained their grip at the top of the Barbados Netball Association's Premier League with a 48 to 41 victory over Spooner's Hill Firebirds when the action continued last night. 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

The champions are back home! The Barbados Baby Gems touched down at the Grantley Adams International Airport last evening to a warm reception from family, friends and Minister of Sports Charles Griffith, after they captured the Jean Pierre Caribbean Under-16 Netball Youth Championship in St. Lucia for a third straight time. Led by Goal Shooter and the tournament's MVP Keanna Harte, the young Gems outclassed their opponents 27-19 to again end the tournament with an unbeaten record intact. Dominica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and hosts St. Lucia were the other participating countries. Head Coach Cameron Greenidge says preparations paid off. 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's a call for officials to do more to enhance the skillset of citizens as the push to advance the blue and green economies intensifies. Chief Executive Officer of Export Barbados, Mark Hill made the point during his presentation on day two of the ongoing national symposium on 'The Just Transition and Job Creation in the Green and Blue Economy' at the Hilton. More in this report from our Reanne Phillips. 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 community leader in the Pine is calling for urgent action to address a recent upsurge of violence in the area. Ivan 'Speed' Forde says the increase of violent incidents in the area may be as a result of disputes involving young residents. Trevor Thorpe has the 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

A major development tonight in the Democratic Labour Party. A no confidence motion has been filed against the Party Leader Dr. Ronnie Yearwood and the entire Executive Council. As a result an urgent meeting has been scheduled. Sharika Griffith has been following this story 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

The Caribbean Development Bank has pledged its continued support for the region's orange economy. Acting Vice-President of Operations, Therese Turner-Jones says the sector remains underrepresented as it is part of everyday life. Looking to the future, the CDB official sees potential in the creative industry. 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 Caribbean Development Bank is calling creatives to action with the launch of the second phase of its Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund Programme. But, according to the CDB's Acting Head of Private Sector Divison, Lisa Harding there will be numerous changes to this phase. She says the decision comes after an independent evaluation in December 2022, to determine the fund's relevance and progress made. The fund was established in 2017, with an initial US $2.6 million from the CBD, in support of the development of the creative industries including fashion and contemporary design, visual arts, audiovisual, festivals and carnivals, and music - across the region. Miss Harding says there will be greater inclusion of governmental support in project designs as the public sector needs to be included. There will also be more project implementation support for applicants and those awarded grants, online application systems, data analysis, and artificial intelligence for routine administrative processes. 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 cybersecurity expert is urging Barbadians to be more alert to the advances in technology as they go about their daily lives. Amidst complaints over social media that chip and PIN cards were being swiped from at least a two-foot distance away from card machines. Managing Director of CARISEC Global Inc. Edward Millington, says it is best to create a culture of security and use radio frequency identification or RFID sleeves or wallets, in an effort to protect users. However, Vice President of the Barbados Bankers Association, Shimon McIntosh says the chip and PIN technology is the most effective against skimming as card data is encrypted. Mr. McIntosh added that while a chip cannot be cloned using a reader as each tap carries a unique signature, an RFID wallet can assist with avoiding accidental taps. 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

No loan payments for the next three months and a 40-inch screen television. Those were the top prizes at stake in the recently held Axcel Finance Easter Xpress Loan competition. Kristle Boyce took the top prize of three months of loan payments, while Resha Barker won the second prize of a flat-screen television. Business Development Officer Cofi Amsterdam, before presenting the prizes, gave some background to the competition. 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

Barbadians are being advised to practise what a specialist is calling cyber hygiene to protect themselves from hackers. President of Information Systems Security Association Barbados Chapter, Anthony Harris, explains it involves new strategies at an individual level in an online world that's not safe. He was a panellist at a Central Bank of Barbados-sponsored forum on Managing Cyber Risk in Barbados' Financial Sector. Mr. Harris says the COVID pandemic has dragged populations across the world online, a move which has strengthened the hands of hackers. 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

Making Headlines... Police working on a strategy to address a recent uptick in robberies. A national symposium on job creation in the green and blue economy is underway. Government responds to opposition criticism about its plans for the fishing industry. And in Sports...Barbados take day one honours over the Leewards in the Regional 4-Day Tournament. Subscribe to CBC News Barbados https://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 #CBCNewsNight #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Mornin' Barbados - April 11, 2024 LIVE from: Standard Distribution, Wildey, St. Michael 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

Government is intensifying its efforts to respond to the global climate crisis and to ensure citizens are equipped to respond to the changes that it brings. This morning, several high ranking officials gathered at the Barbados Hilton for the start of the national symposium on 'The Just Transition and Job Creation in the Green and Blue Economy'. The three-day session is being held in conjunction with the International Labour Organisation and the UN Partnership for Action on Green Economy. Our Reanne Phillips attended 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

Lawmen are telling the public they should not succumb to fear because they have a strategy to ensure that the uptick in armed robberies is brought under control. Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce issued a statement saying they have noticed the aggravated situations. The Commissioner added that they also netted some weapons. The Police Service has assured that they will continue to fight against these crimes. 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