Making Headlines... The agriculture minister says he's expecting a bumper sugar crop despite setbacks this year. Government's budget described as exciting for people with disabilities. Concern about an increase in the cost of drugs addressed. And in Sports...the run-off for the various NAPSAC titles has begun. 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

Independent Senator Andrew Mallalieu is calling for a revamp of the island's transport sector to create a reliable public transportation system for all in Barbados. Senator Mallileau was speaking during his contribution to the Appropriation Bill 2024 in the Upper House earlier. He said he was aware of the cost associated with the undertaking, but in the end, it would be cost-effective. 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

Despite the notion the education system has served Barbados well, Government Senator Andwele Boyce suggests the same cannot be said for persons with disabilities. He believes that segregation limits opportunities. Senator Boyce is, however, pleased with efforts made by Government, some outlined in the recent budget, stating it intends to do better for persons with disabilities. Also of concern for him, is the lack of employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Senator Boyce acknowledges a fully accessible Barbados cannot happen in the blink of an eye but it is work the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs has committed to. 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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Barbados' junior track and field team departed the island today to attend the 51st edition of the CARIFTA Games this weekend at the Kirani James Stadium in Grenada. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce reports. Live coverage of the CARIFTA games will be on CBC TV 8. 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 #CARIFTAGames # AnmarGoodridgeBoyce

A new aquaponics and farming initiative described as a milestone for education and agriculture has been set up in Barbados. It is a joint project of the Legacy Foundation and the Ellerton Primary School. Trevor Thorpe reports. 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 # #

All Saints Primary secured the Girls’ and Boys' titles in the Pediasure Anton Norris Zone today, day two of the National Primary Schools' Athletic Championship (NAPSAC). Competing at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex, the defending champions in the Girls, All Saints, tallied 278 points, while amassing 217 to secure the Boys' crown. In the Pedialyte Maria Trotman Zone, St. George Primary took away the Girls' title with 259 points, while Charles F. Broome retained the Boys' title with 258.50. Here is a look at some of today's track records, as 31 records were broken. NAPSAC continues tomorrow with the Patsy Callender and Obadele Thompson zones. Live coverage will be on CBC-TV 8 from 10 a.m.

In his contribution to the Appropriation Bill, 2024, in the Upper House, Independent Senator, Andrew Mallalieu has asked the Government to openly support employers who followed the COVID-19 directives. He says if something is not done, it leaves employers vulnerable to lawsuits by employees. Referring to a recent case where the judgement was passed in favour of the employee, Senator Mallalieu says the Government should consider legislation to this effect. 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 #Senate #COVID19

In news from the Upper House, a Government Senator is advocating for Barbados to become a knowledge-based economy. Minister of Economic Affairs and Investment Chad Blackman, believes the island can look at exporting ideas to help other countries solve their issues. He made the comments during the debate on the Appropriation Bill, 2024, in the upper chamber. 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 #Economy #Education

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kerrie Symmonds is calling on CARICOM member states to redouble their efforts to finalise outstanding fishing agreements. He was speaking during the opening ceremony of a two-day technical workshop on 'The Ratification and Implementation of the World Trade Organisation Fisheries Subsidies Agreement'. Minister Symmonds says while the mandate to complete those agreements has not expired and progress has been made, there is still too much uncertainty in the sector. Minister Symmonds says during a recent trip to Abu Dhabi, officials were unable to reach an agreement relative to overcapacity and overfishing on fishing subsidies. He says there is a role for all involved in the decision making, and urged transparency throughout the process. The workshop, the second in its series, is being hosted by the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism, CARICOM, the Caribbean Development Bank, and the WTO in 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

As Barbados and CARICOM continue on their quest for reparations, a leading Caribbean academic has called on the United Nations to support reparatory justice as a development paradigm. The call by Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles came as he addressed the UN General Assembly in New York to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. He says Caribbean countries know all too well the narrative and the tools of terror as the trade de-humanised Africans. Sir Hilary views the ongoing political turmoil in Haiti as evidence of the international community's failure to address the ills brought about by the transatlantic slave trade. Sir Hilary also urged the UN to recommit to the decolonisation agenda for the remaining Caribbean colonies. 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 has told the Organisation of American States the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade lives on, contributing to the marginalisation of communities and persons of African descent. The view was shared by Interim Representative of Barbados to the OAS Christobelle Reece during a special meeting of the permanent council to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. She says studies and findings have shown people of African descent still have limited access to quality education, health services, housing and social security. She told the forum insufficient and respect is often given to the efforts of people of African descent who seek redress. 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 remains steadfast in its stance to draw the line with any company infringing the rights of workers in Barbados. This assurance from Senator Gregory Nicholls. He notes that the current administration is adamant that any business abusing workers cannot benefit from concessions offered by the Government and the current Labour Clause Legislation has been put in place to ensure that. Senator Nicholls rubbished the Opposition party's claims that the Mia Mottley Government was grandstanding in holding this position opposing big businesses. He made the remark during the BLP St. George North Constituency branch meeting at the Cuthbert Moore Primary School where he spoke on the labour clause legislation. Senator Nicholls says history shows there was a time when the Democratic Labour Party and labour unions had better relations and the workers felt the party had their interest at heart. However, he says, that has all changed. 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

Christ Church Girls reclaimed their status as queens while St Giles Primary won the boys in the Holiday/Bermudez James Wedderburn Zone at the Chefette/Frosteez National Primary Schools Athletic Championships (NAPSAC) held yesterday at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. In the Andrea Blacket Zone, Good Shepherd Primary School dominated in both boys and girls. (Video by Reco Moore) Coverage is brought to you by CG United and PediaSure. #Barbados #NAPSAC #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #BarbadosNation #interschoolsports)

Leader of Government Business in the Senate Senator Lisa Cummins is making it abundantly clear that consultants are not paid from the public's purse. Leading off the debate on the Appropriation Bill, 2024, the Minister of Energy and Business Development said consultants hired to advise Government on special projects are on secondment and are being paid by regional and international financial institutions. 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

Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey stoutly defended the Prime Minister's Office multi-million dollars allocated Budget which was criticised by the Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne during the Budget. Speaking during the BLP St. George North Constituency branch meeting at Cuthbert Moore Primary School Minister Humphrey noted that the Child Protection Amendment Bill is to come to parliament soon as protection of the children remains Government primary concern. He chided the commentary of the Opposition noting that numerous social programmes resided under that office that desperately needed that money to function. 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 prominent historian believes that the Christ Church Foundation School is a very important part of the history of Barbados. Speaking at the school's Old Scholars' Annual General Meeting and Elections, Professor Pedro Welch stated that the institution was very integral in changing the education culture on the island. In the elections, Robert Morris was named president while Cheryl Alleyne was named first vice president. 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 #History

While lauding Government's efforts to teach coding, a Government Minister notes there's still a way to go to catch up with international countries. This is the view of St. James Central MP, Kerrie Symmonds. He was speaking at a joint BLP Branch meeting at Queens College. 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 moving to put measures in place to securely use digital signatures in the future. That's the word from Innovation Minister, Marsha Caddle. She was speaking at 'The Compliance Beyond Borders - Insights From the Financial Regulations Conference' at the Hilton Hotel. Minister Caddle adds the Data Protection Authority is key in advancing the island's digital trust. She stresses the country must take all steps to safeguard itself against cyber security threats or breaches. 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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