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Holy Week is here and with it comes a commitment to eating fish for many Christians who abstain from consuming other types of meat. A CBC team visited fish markets around the island to see how sales were going as the Easter weekend approaches. Most vendors were in high spirits about fish sales this Holy Week. We will have more on this story in a subsequent newscast. ???? Patrick Murray 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 #FishMarket

La Nation Barbade
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Jules O’Garro of Harrison College raised his personal best in the high jump from 1.85 metres to 1.94. This sequence shows him from 1.82 metres to the new personal record and victory in the Under-17 boys’ event. Coverage of the 2024 Powerade Dasani Barbados Secondary Schools Athletic Championships at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex is brought to you by Powerade and Dasani. (Video by Jonteau Coppin) #Barbados #BSSAC #DasaniBSSAC #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #BarbadosNation #InterSchoolSports

Local sporting icons and officials gathered with family and friends at the Wildey Gymnasium this morning for the farewell service of former national basketballer and netballer Shakira Shorey. Mother, teacher, player, coach, manager, referee and elected officials were some of the roles that gained Shakira ultimate respect, as tributes were presented during an emotional ceremony. Sports Minister Charles Griffith and BOA President Sandra Osborne were a few that joined the congregation, in remembering the postitive legacy she has left. Annella Michael shared what she had written for her friend before she passed. 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

As efforts continue to build out the orange economy, more people are choosing a career in the arts. This was revealed during a recent showcase put on by Fine Arts students of the Barbados Community College. Sharika Griffith 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

There are some exciting changes on the way for the Barbados Cadet Corps. Drones and engineer training are some of the topics and skills that will be offered in the curriculum for members moving into the future. This was revealed as the Corps celebrated its 120th anniversary with a parade through Bridgetown. Our reporter Ackeem Clinkett has more details. 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

As they work to tackle transnational crime, Barbados and the Caribbean have been advised about implementing strategies to undermine the strength of organised crime groups. The Regional Security System (RSS) says they need to improve governance, the rule of law, and the delivery of social services along with employment. Executive Director, Commodore Errington Shurland told the opening of the RSS Council of Ministers' Meeting in Guyana, transnational crimes are enabled by weak governance, which allows corruption to flourish. Commodore Shurland says the Barbados-based RSS understands the strategic importance of robust counter transnational organised crime responses and the protection of maritime and cyber spaces of member states. 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 strong support tonight for incentives to motivate people to start saving for retirement. It comes as the Barbados Association of Retired Persons and the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs prepare to host a one-day conference on retirement. Speaking at a press conference, Minister Kirk Humphrey stated he looks forward to the day Government can offer such a package that would motivate people to consider saving from young. Meanwhile President of the Barbados Association of Retired Persons Marilyn Rice-Bowen expressed concern some elderly people are facing the consequences of failing to plan properly for retirement. 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

Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Presents: End De Violence - Episode 2 - Psychological Violence - Alone Inside Host: Peter Thorne Guests: Rasheeda Howell - Registered Counselling Psychologist Fabian Sargeant - President of MENS /Social Worker Franz Harewood-Hamblin - Director of Empower Youth International Sharon-Rose Gittens - President - Barbados Assoc. of Professional Social Workers

Not a lot is being invested in track and field in Barbados. That's the opinion of President of the Athletics Association of Barbados, Noel Lynch. He says it's costing roughly $100,000 to send the CARIFTA team to Grenada. Mr. Lynch added that it has been too long that Barbados has been without a national stadium. He was addressing the unfortunate circumstances that surround the CARIFTA athletes' preparations. The CARIFTA Games will be broadcast live on CBC TV8 from March 30 to April 1. 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

La Nation Barbade
9 mois depuis

Comberemere School won both the boys’ and girls’ titles at the 2024 Powerade Dasani Barbados Secondary Schools Athletic Championships, with 285 and 279 points, respectively. Coverage from the Usain Bolt Sports Complex is brought to you by Powerade and Dasani. (Video by Sandy Pitt) #Barbados #BSSAC #DasaniBSSAC #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #BarbadosNation #InterSchoolSports

La Nation Barbade
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Last year’s boys’ champions, Harrison College, finished second with 237 points at the 2024 Powerade Dasani Barbados Secondary Schools Athletic Championships. The girls were fourth with 200. Coverage from the Usain Bolt Sports Complex is brought to you by Powerade and Dasani. (Video by Sandy Pitt) #Barbados #BSSAC #DasaniBSSAC #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #BarbadosNation #InterSchoolSports

La Nation Barbade
9 mois depuis

Fire officers attached to the station of the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) temporarily walked off the job Wednesday morning, as they called for a resolution to issues with security at the airport fire station. For close to two hours the workers were locked in discussions with personnel from the Grantley Adams International Airport and the Chief Fire Officer, Errol Maynard following the early morning demonstration. At the conclusion of the talks, chairman of the Barbados Fire Service Association, Corrie Bridgeman, informed the media that the morning protest was the result of several calls from staff regarding ongoing issues relative to security. (Video by Shanice King)

Combermere are double crown champions of the 2024 Dasani Powerade BSSAC championships. On the final day of the meet today at the Usain Bolt Complex, Combermere won the boy's section with 285 points 48 points ahead of Harrison College with 237, while Christ Church Foundation were third on 213.5. In the girl's, Combermere took the title with 19.5 margin on 279 points. The St. Michael School were 2nd on 259.5 and The Alleyne School 3rd on 216. Combermere athletes featured in many finals today, including the under-17 and under-20 200 metres. Of note, no records fell at this years meet, but there was keen competition throughout including the under-13 and under-15 400 metres. 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

For weeks Barbadians rallied around Thrael Thompson, a young Barbadian stabbed in the United Kingdom last month, for the first time since the attack he's talking, having come out of a coma. Our Krystal Hoyte visited him at the hospital in the UK and filed this report. 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

By next week scores of the sugar industry workers at the two privately owned companies, the Agricultural Business Company (ABC Ltd), and the Barbados Energy and Sugar Company (BESCO Ltd.) should have received all of their outstanding severance payments. Word of this from Deputy General Secretary of the Barbados Workers Union, Dwaine Paul. He says this follows successful talks with the company's management as well as the Chairman of the Barbados Agricultural Management Company (BAMC). Mr. Paul considers this the start of doing right by the many hard-working employees within the industry. Mr. Paul says with contracts for full-time employment on the horizon he is positive that it will empower workers to become owners and as a consequence help to reshape the industry.

Government will continue to work with private providers of medical services to ensure the needs of Barbadians are met. This assurance from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley at the opening of latest medical facility to operate on the island. Trevor Thorpe 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

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital through its newsletter, 'The Pulse' is not only giving Barbadians an insight into what's happening at the hospital but will be using that medium to educate Barbadians. Chief Operations Officer, Dr. Christine Greenidge is optimistic the outreach will pay off. She was a guest on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados. Several activities meanwhile, have been taking place as the QEH marks its 60th anniversary. Communication Specialist, Shane Sealy says events have been patronised by Barbadians. 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 Barbadian descendant is the first black Stadium Tour Manager at Emirates Stadium in London, United Kingdom. He's hoping his story of breaking barriers and defying odds will inspire many. Our Krystal Hoyte is part of a press tour funded by the British High Commission 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

As we continue to highlight some of the newsmakers and attention-grabbers at BSSAC, tonight the spotlight is on a field event athlete from the north. 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 Auto Racing League is back after a four-year hiatus from circuit racing. It was back in October 2020 when the 28-year-old club hosted the event, a time attack and track day drifting at the iconic Bushy Park, which attracted forty cars and drivers. League Chair Stefan Hinds says this year's racing season kicks off with circuit racing and a time attack event on April 21. He also stressed that after a decade of shifts and changes in the club and in motor sport by extension, BARL is in the process of rebuilding. 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




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