The Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) President, Keith Joseph, has revealed that Barbados withdrew its previous bid to host the CARIFTA Games in 2026 and instead has made a bid to host in 2028. He was speaking during a news conference in Grenada today. (Video by Jonteau Coppin) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews

The Barbados Boys' Scouts Association is taking a leap in a green direction. As part of the new initiative launched in January, the boys got a chance to learn all about planting over the weekend. 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

It appears noisy kites are no longer a big problem for local authorities. According to Attorney General Dale Marshall, he has not received a complaint in months. He made the comments at this year's annual kite flying event at Parris Hill, St. Joseph. 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 and tourists alike flocked to popular beaches across the island today to enjoy their Easter Monday. CBC News visited Folkstone Marine Park where several visitors were enjoying the sun, sea and sand. 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 veteran educator is looking to address the literacy deficits among children in Barbados through specialised reading and comprehension workshops. Sandie Field-Kellman says the intention is to improve the ability of the present crop of young children in Barbados to excel in reading, in preparation for the Barbados Secondary Schools Entrance Examination. Ron Brathwaite 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

Several more visitors are expected to make their way to Barbados this winter season. That is because British Airways (BA) will be increasing flights from 12 to 14. Not only is BA sending additional flights but it is also adding a new airline to the route, the Dreamliner 787-10. The news comes as the island and the airline celebrate their 70th anniversary today. To mark the occasion Sunday afternoon, British Airways 255 made its inaugural trip to the Grantley Adams International Airport, piloted by captains Stephen Faulks and Rupert Weiss. On that flight, was Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.'s incoming Chief Operating Officer Cheryl Carter, and other British Airways officials. Mr Gooding-Edghill says Barbados is also expected to benefit from increased airlift out of the United States and Canada. The British Airways Dreamliner also made a second voyage to GAIA Sunday evening from Heathrow International Airport just before 7 p.m. 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 #Flights #BritishAirways

Aniya Nurse secures Barbados' first medal at the CARIFTA games. She placed 3rd in the Girls' under-17 100m Finals. (Video by Jameel Springer) #Barbados #CARIFTAGames #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #BarbadosNation #CARIFTA2024

Zakaiya Hunte finished 5th in the under-20 girls' high jump. Coverage of the 51st CARIFTA Games from the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in Grenada. (Video by Jameel Springer) #Barbados #CARIFTAGames #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #BarbadosNation #CARIFTA2024

Anderson Trotman piloted "Zazzy" to victory in the feature Easter Handicap Race at the Garrison Savannah yesterday. Going 1570 metres and with a purse of 17,000 dollars "Zazzy” stopped the clock in one minute 36.8 seconds.   Here are the closing stages. 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 #Racing #HorseRacing

The Oistins Fish Festival was officially opened last night. Minister in the Prime Minister's Office with Responsibility for Culture, Senator Dr Shantal Munro-Knight spoke about the Government's continued support for the Festival. 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 #Festival #Government

Medal Presentation for the Under-20 Boys’ Long Jump. From left: Bahamian Bernard Kemp (7.40 metres), Jamaica’s Rickoy Hunter (7.48) and Barbadian Haynes who was third with 7.32. Coverage of the 51st CARIFTA Games from the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in Grenada. (Video by Jonteau Coppin) #Barbados #CARIFTAGames #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #BarbadosNation #CARIFTA2024

The Government of Barbados remains committed to those in the fishing industry, yet it will not condone certain acts.  The reminder has come from the Minister of Environment, National Beautification, and the Blue and Green Economy, Adrian "Medic" Forde.  He was speaking during the 80th-anniversary celebrations of the Barbados Fisheries Division at the revival time assembly, this morning, where officials in the fishing industry gathered to mark their milestone.  Minister Forde notes the fishing industry is on the cusp of being one of the most successful industries in Barbados. 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 #Fish #Fisheries 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 # #

Oistins is alive this Easter weekend as the annual Fish Festival is in full flow. The event has some new activities to attract more patrons. Our reporter Ackeem Clinkett has the story. 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 #Festival #AckeemClinkett

Welcome to coverage of the evening session on the second day of the 51st CARIFTA Games from the Kirani James Athletics Stadium. We start with the medal presentation of the Under-17 girls’ 100 metres. Barbadian Aniya Nurse won bronze with a personal best 11.76 seconds. The gold medal went to Guyana’s Athaleyha Hinckson in 11.44 seconds from Jamaica’s Adora Campbell with 11.52.

Teon Haynes finished third in the Under-20 boys’ long jump with 7.32 metres at the CARIFTA Games in Grenada. He also enjoyed the competition in the event. (Video by Jameel Springer) #Barbados #CARIFTAGames #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #BarbadosNation #CARIFTA2024

Welcome back to coverage of the CARIFTA Games from the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in Grenada. (Video by Jonteau Coppin) #Barbados #CARIFTAGames #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #BarbadosNation #CARIFTA2024

Close to ninety-eight million dollars was voted in the House of Assembly last week to do the Government's business. Members of the House of Assembly voted in favour of the Resolution to move the significant sum of money from the Consolidated Fund, to be placed at the Government's disposal to supplement the 2023-2024 Estimates. Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Ryan Straughn said the forty-one million allocated to the Prime Minister's Office will support the ongoing construction of the Geriatric Hospital among other projects. Four of the seventeen million allocated to the Ministry of Transport and Works will be used for the procurement of equipment for the Ministry's operations. Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir says that close to five million dollars for his Ministry will assist with addressing outstanding issues farmers are facing. The Ministry of Home Affairs will be receiving two point five million to support the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation's pension plan and operation costs.  Six hundred thousand has been allocated to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, twelve million to the Ministry of Tourism, two million to the Ministry of Finance, three point five million to the Ministry of Environment, close to six million will be going to the Ministry of Health and close to nine million to the Ministry of Housing, Lands, and Maintenance. 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 #Budget #Estimates

A warning to Barbadians to exercise vigilance and care across the northern section of the island as the meteorological services is reporting the presence of funnel cloud formation in that area. This warning from the Director of the Barbados Met Service, Sabu Best. While there clouds are known to be associated with tornados Mr. Best said at present this is only precautionary. 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

Falsehoods, lies and fake news figured prominently in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In his sermon, Anglican Cleric Senator the Reverend Charles Morris compared the conditions then to today's environment. He told the Good Friday congregation in the St. Peter's Parish Church, that the condition also leads to the death of civilisation. 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

As Barbadians joined Christians around the world observing Good Friday, members of the Spiritual Baptist Faith took their message of the Holy Day to Bridgetown today. Re-enacting the fourteen stations of the cross, more than one hundred members of the Sons of God Apostolic Spiritual Baptist Church journeyed through districts in the city. With crosses in hand, the devout members marked the Christian Holy Day observing the Crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. Bishop Marcus Walrond says the church's intention is to spread god's word. Before hitting the streets, the members took part in their traditional Good Friday service at the Richmond Gap-based church. 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