Dignitaries, led by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, joined former West Indies and Barbados players this afternoon for the unveiling of the statute to honour fast bowling legend Sir Charles Griffith. The 85-year-old has been immortalised in the form of a statue at Kensington Oval. He joins former teammates - National Hero the Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, and Sir Wesley Hall, outside the gates to the region's mecca. Sir Charles' statue was a three-year process, and a product of Sculptor Jason Hope, the same person who crafted the statues of Sir Frank Walcott and Sir Wes Hall. In her remarks, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley defended Government's investment in Kensington Oval, which is the third most iconic cricket venue in the world. The man of the moment, Sir Charles, said the Barbados cricket league, where he first started his career, played a pivotal role in the development of the sport on 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

There's more news about efforts to protect poor and vulnerable groups in Barbados. Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey says one of the areas being addressed is child care protection legislation which is over 120 years old. He was speaking yesterday during the BLP St. George North Constituency branch meeting at Cuthbert Moore Primary School. 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 celebrations continued this morning for 2024 Dasani Powerade BSSAC double crown champions - Combermere School. The Waterford institution convincingly captured the boys and girls titles at the Usain Bolt Complex on Friday, and a special assembly was held in the team's honour this morning. 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 2024 sugar crop has started amid concern the delay could impact production. Trevor Thorpe tells us at some plantations, activities began soon after daybreak. 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

Opposition Senator Tricia Watson is suggesting that Government will have to go back to the drawing board and revise expected revenue in this year's estimates. During her contribution to the Appropriation Bill, 2024, in the Upper House earlier, Senator Watson said there was an absence of an explanation as to where Government intended to recoup the $1.5 billion deficit. Senator Watson said following what occurred in 2018 when Barbadians had been asked to invest in Government bonds, Government seemed surprised that people were no longer interested in investing. 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 actively working with the private sector to tackle the issue of inflation in the local market. Leading off the debate on the Appropriation Bill, 2024, Minister of Energy and Business Development, Senator Lisa Cummins said economists have advised against using price controls to manage prices. However, Senator Cummins says Government is currently reviewing proposals from the business community on the way forward. 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 Alleyne School has taken a step towards cutting its carbon footprint. This morning a bio-digester was donated to the St. Andrew institution by representatives of the University of the West Indies. Ph.D. student and Engineer Felicia Cox is associated with the project. She says the methane gas that will be produced from the breakdown of the waste fed to the digester will benefit the school. 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 Barbados Pharmaceutical Society says the changes to the beneficiary fee are very minimal. President Marlon Ward-Rogers says there has been no change in 13 years and this hike allows for the system to be viable. He added that most medications remain at the same price but some for noncommunicable diseases may cost more per month. 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

St. James South MP, Sandra Husbands has promised residents of Prior Park, St. James some improvements to the road in the community soon. 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

St. James North MP and Disabilities Advocate, Edmund Hinkson, has described the recent Budget delivered by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley as exciting for people with disabilities. Speaking at last night's BLP St. James Joint Branch Meeting at Queens College, Mr. Hinkson explained some of the measures will alleviate some of the financial pressures people with disabilities and their families have been enduring. He's highlighted the measure relating to the access of NIS benefits. Mr. Hinkson adds the Budget also addressed some of the matters pertaining to travel expenses for people with disabilities. 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

Officials at the Accident and Emergency Department in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital are making progress in reducing wait times, in response to the current surge in patients presenting for treatment with various medical complaints. Here's the latest update from the hospital's Communication Specialist, Shane Sealy. 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' top male surfer Josh Burke just fell short of making the final of the BTMI Barbados Surf Pro at the Soup Bowl in Bathsheba on Sunday, when he lost to eventual men's winner Lucca Mesinas at the semi-final stage. Burke, who had a best wave total of 7.33 And rode eight waves to Mesinas' five, was unable to beat out the Peruvian, whose overall total was 16.10 to Burke's 13.83. Mesinas then went on to claim the championships by beating out American Michael Dunphy with a wave total of 17.50 To 11.40 Points. Meanwhile, Zoe Benedetto of the United States is the women's champion, as she won her final against fellow American Talia Swindal with a heat total of 14.43 To 13.10 Speaking at the closing ceremony Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill was especially pleased with the international reach attained by hosting the event. 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 #Suf #Surfing

Moments ago, our team spotted mechanical harvesters in the fields in Dash Valley, St. George cutting canes. Harvester operator Adrian Sealy told CBC News he is happy that the crop has finally started. ???????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????????????? ????????????.????????????.???????? ???????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???????? ????????????????????'???? ???????????? ????????????????????????????. (????Link in bio) ???? 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 #Sugar #ChristopherWood

Mornin' Barbados - March 25, 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

In the midst of all the hard work, there were some light moments when we visited the Portvale Sugar Factory on Saturday. While it was quiet in the yard, there was a lot happening inside the factory as workers prepared for Monday’s start to the 2024 sugar harvest. Machinery was being given a last minute look over and the boiler was being fired up. Full story in today’ Sunday Sun. (Video by Reco Moore) #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews #BarbadosSugar #PortvaleFactory

A Barbados diplomat believes if legislative changes are adopted to allow third-generation descendants living in the United Kingdom to acquire citizenship, there would be a surge in applications. That Is the view of Deputy High Commissioner, Mackie Holder. He was speaking to Barbadian journalists during a courtesy call made possible by the British High Commission. Mr. Holder says the grandchildren of Barbadians, who are living in England, are interested in becoming citizens of the island. He was also questioned on whether a change in legislation like this would assist in the Government's efforts to increase the island’s population. 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 #Citizenship #Descendants

The People's Business - March 24th, 2024 TOPIC: “The Sugar Industry: Current State, Future Prospect” Host: Teshia Hinds Guest: 1.) Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Browne - Chairman - Barbados Energy and Sugar Company Limited 2.) Mark Sealy - Chairman - Barbados Sugar Industry Limited

Fish sales are expected to spike this week as the Easter weekend approaches. Normally Barbadians head to the fish markets just before to buy their supply for the religious holiday. Our reporter Ackeem Clinkett visited the market and spoke to some of the vendors. 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 #Easter

Thousands of Christians here in Barbados joined millions across the world in today's observance of Palm Sunday. Several congregations across the island participated in traditional processions with palms leaves and crosses in their hands. Palm Sunday commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when he was greeted by cheering crowds waving palm branches that they set out on the ground along his path. Also known as Passion Sunday, it marks the start of Holy Week, the most sacred week of the Christian year. Over at the St. George Parish Church, Reverend Suzette Archer reminded Barbadians of the saving grace and love of Christ. And over in the City, at the St. Patrick's Cathedral, Father Vibert Stephens related the relevance of the Palm Sunday and Easter stories to the present day. 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 #Easter #PalmSunday

Barbadian Joshua Burke made his country proud by advancing to the semi-finals of the world renowned BTMI Barbados Surf Pro competition Saturday afternoon at the Soup Bowl in Bathsheba, St Joseph. Burke bested American Cole McCaffray in the process and spoke to The Nation’s Dwayne Gibbs. (Video by Sandy Pitt)