Mornin' Barbados - March 22, 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

A major initiative got underway in St. Joseph last night aimed at promoting peace, camaraderie and social development through sport. CBC's Andrew Lowe tells us about it. 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

National rower Kyle Spenard has missed out on qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, but is seeing the experience as a good one in his development. Ranked 42nd in the world in still-water sculling, he shared his journey with CBC's Ann-Marie Burke. 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

Combermere are once again leading both the Girls and Boys divisions, going into the final day of the 2024 Dasani/Powerade BSSAC Championships. After today's action on day one of the finals at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex, the Waterford athletes are out front in the Girls with 202 points - that's 13.5 ahead of previous leaders the St. Michael School on 188.5, followed by the Alleyne School in third on 139. In the Boys, Combermere are holding a 45-point lead over Harrison College, 201 to 157, with Queen's College third on 136. Let's have a look at the fastest junior athletes on the island, with the Under-17s and Under-20s 100 metres, and the tight competition in the Under-13 and Under-15 800 metres. The final day is set for tomorrow with live coverage on CBC TV8 and Radio 98.1 The One from 10:00 a.m. 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

Renowned Barbadian photographer William Alleyne has passed. He died on Tuesday night at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital at the age of 91. Willie, as he was affectionately called, has been hailed across the photography and media fraternity, and likened unto one of the legendary cricketing 3Ws. A giant of a man, Willie's name cannot be said without mention being made of the other two greats in photography; Gordon Brooks and Cyprian LaTouche Jr. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, in a statement said news of Mr. Alleyne's death marks the end of an era, and offered condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Barbados. She said as she reflects on her own life she cannot help but acknowledge the critical contributions people like Willie Alleyne have made to the preservation of key images of Barbadian history and culture. Photographer and visual historian Ronnie Carrington said his second job was with Mr. Alleyne back in the 1970s, where he spent about five years before branching off on his own. Mr. Alleyne worked for the Board of Tourism as their Principal Photographer, as well as the Caribbean Liaison Photographer for the Associated Press for many years. Veteran Investigative Journalist Al Gilkes has many a fond memory of Mr. Alleyne, describing him as "reserved, with a pleasant personality, and always smiling". Mr. Alleyne was honoured in 2010 by the Barbadian Government with the National Silver Crown of Merit, and eight years later by the Barbados Tourism Board with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work over seven decades in the field. He leaves to mourn his three children Wendy, Erwin and Wallace. He was predeceased by his wife Elsie. 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 Sustainable Industrial Development Bill will soon be introduced in Barbados. Minister of Innovation, Marsha Caddle explained its contents and importance at the opening of the 2024 Science and Technology Festival. That expo is organised by the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology in association with the Faculty of Science and Technology of the UWI Cave Hill Campus. UWI's Principal Professor Clive Landis says they're pleased to be on board for the venture. 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 is full solidarity between Africa and the Caribbean on the issue of reparations. So says Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles. With the year 2025 being declared the year of reparations by the African Union, Sir Hilary says diplomacy is needed to ensure it is achieved. He declared during a hybrid symposium on strengthening cooperation between African and Caribbean States: Facing the Challenges, Creating Solutions That the 21st Century Will Be One of Reparatory Justice. 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

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has vowed that she does not intend to have Barbados face another debt restructure. Itemising how White Oak assisted various countries, Prime Minister Mottley noted that Belize restructured its debt three times, Grenada twice, and St. Kitts and Nevis, Ukraine, Dominican Republic, Seychelles, among others, once each. The Prime Minister says the country cannot afford any more mistakes. She added that White Oak charged the Government 0.4%. 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

Focus is being placed on children and the youth for the Methodist church's upcoming Palm Sunday march and rally. The event dubbed, 'Triumphant with Jesus, Fighting Like a Champion' is set for Sunday, beginning at the Deacons Hard Court in Deacons Road, St. Michael. Minister in the James Street and Speighstown Circuit, Reverend Jerand Phills says the event is open to all. He says a stop will be made at the Deacons housing area, before proceeding to the car park of the Ann Gill Memorial Church. Reverend Phills was a guest on CBC TV8's Mornin' 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

Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology Marsha Caddle is confident that her Ministry is poised to lead Barbados on the path to economic growth. Minister Caddle says the proposed Data Centre outlined in the Budget is going to power the promising data and technology industry. She says this is set to create opportunities for many Barbadians. 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 island's fleet of garbage trucks is expected to increase again in a matter of months. This was revealed by Minister of Environment and National Beautification, Adrian Forde. He said when Government came into office in 2018, there were only 12 trucks in operation. 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

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has defended her decision to take the portfolio of the state-owned Barbados Water Authority in her last cabinet reassignment. And she's promising to get the entity back in order in the next two years. During her Budget wrap-up speech, Ms. Mottley described the situation at the BWA as much worse than anticipated in the earlier years with its last unqualified audit being done in 2017. She also spoke about failed modernisation exercises and upgrades. 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

Member of Parliament for St. Philip North, Dr. Sonia Browne is calling on Government to enact legislation to help with the issue of elderly patients being abandoned at the hospital. She made the comments during Debate on the Appropriation Bill, 2024, yesterday. Dr. Browne also says the primary care setting needs to be supported. 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 the 14 sporting federations set to participate in this year's National Senior Games gear up for the May 5- 20 events, there is a call for persons to come out and get involved. While the games cater to persons 50 and over, there is also an invitation extended to persons 40-49 to participate in the master component. Games Co-ordinator Jasper Blades says federations will be hosting their internal competition way before the May start date. Among the changes this year is the inclusion of six new disciplines, while the track and field component is being spread across three days, May 18 to 20. 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

Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association, Trisha Tannis is seeking clarity on amendments made to the Labour Clauses Concessions Act. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announced during Monday's Budget that effective January 1, 2025 all beneficiaries of tax concession rebates or other exemptions issued prior to that date will have to reapply to the Ministry of Finance for the grant of those concessions. Ms. Mottley says the basis on which concessions will be given favourable consideration will be limited to sectoral legislative provisions. In light of the recent development, Ms. Tannis is asking about the connection between the concessionary amendments and the act. 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 number and size of capital projects in progress or at the planning stage speak to the confidence that investors have in Barbados. President of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry, James Clarke made the comment at the BCCI's Post Budget Breakfast Forum at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. At the same time, however, he's raised concerns about the renewable energy market which he says is currently stalled because of a lack of storage capacity on the grid. 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

Mornin' Barbados - March 21, 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

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has asked for a full investigation into the Home Ownership Providing Energy or HOPE project. She made the call during her Budget wrap up in the House of Assembly. Prime Minister Mottley has also given the assurance that the 60 million dollars put towards HOPE from the Housing Credit Fund will be repaid. 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 Barbados Black Belly Sheep sent to Guyana are alive and well, and multiplying. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, in her wrap up of the Appropriation Bill, 2024, said Consultant Dr. Leroy McClean provided her with an update on the state of the animals. 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

Barbados' top two female surfers Chelsea Tuach and Chelsea Roett failed to make it pass the round of 32 at the BTMI Barbados Surf Pro at the Soup Bowl in Bathsheba today. Our Damien Best has 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