A kindhearted mother donated a piano to the Grantley Adams Memorial School in memory of her son Michael Anthony Parris Robinson, who died at thirteen-months-old. Angela Parris handed over the instrument to the Blackman's, St. Joseph-based institution during a ceremony held in the school hall. Parris says she is happy to donate the piano to the school, where it will play an instrumental role in the music programme. Principal Major Andrew Skeete says the new instrument is a major boost in helping the Music Department to better meet the needs of students. 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 Portvale Sugar Factory in St. James is up and the start of the sugar crop could get underway this week. The update from Government's Senior Economic Advisor, Ambassador Dr. Clyde Mascoll came during Q100.7FM's radio call-in programme, 'Let's Talk About It'. He revealed tests have been conducted and the factory, once farmers can provide canes, will commence grinding and making of sugar. Ambassador Mascoll cautioned about casting blame on who is responsible for the start of the crop. Ambassador Mascoll says Government over the years has been spending in excess of 30 million dollars in the industry. With the industry now privatised, he says this will be the last year Government will provide funds of $20 million for the purchase of cane. 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

Principal of Grantley Adams Memorial School Major Andrew Skeete has given his students an 'A' for their efforts to reduce the incidents of violence among the school's population. At a time when the Ministry of Education is monitoring a spate of violence in schools, Major Skeete says violent incidents at the school have dropped significantly within the past two years. Major Skeete credited the fullest cooperation of staff, parents, the Board of Management and counselling programmes spearheaded by non-governmental organisations for the gains made. He says adjustments have also been made to the curriculum to keep students interested in the learning process. 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

Three of the four playoff spots for the Co-operators General Insurance BABA Premier League are virtually filled, so the battle is on for the fourth and final berth. With some teams only having three games remaining in the regular season, and some four, Fusionz Boutique Station Hill Cavaliers lead on 21 points, Pinelands who have a game in hand are on 20, while Burger King Clapham Bulls are third on 17. The only ones eliminated from playoff contention are A&C Security Services Spartans, who are winless after 11 games. In two recent matches at the Wildey Gym, as teams jockey for positions, Bulls defeated Lakers, while Cavs made light work of Spartans. 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

Paradise thrashed Barbados Soccer Academy while Deacons and Ellerton played to a draw when the 2024 BFA Premier League continued at Friendship. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce 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

With the recent completion of the new Ryan Brathwaite Track at the Usain Bolt Complex, the onus is now on the UWI to ensure that it is maintained. Head of the UWI Academy of Sport, Dr. Rudolph Alleyne says systems are in place for persons to be trained in its upkeep. There are a few more areas that will be in need of upgrade at the Complex - the stands in particular - and that will be addressed in future plans. The Track will also be available for athletes to train. 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

Tickets for this year's Chefette/Frosteez NAPSAC track events are reportedly in high demand. Assistant Chairman Janelle Denny made the disclosure to CBC Sports during an interview. Denny says there is increased interest surrounding the highly anticipated primary school's athletic meet set for the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. The NAPSAC track competition runs from March 25-28 and the finals will be on April 3 at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. 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

Let's Talk about it - Budget Edition - March 19, 2024

Mobile phone users will benefit from increased legislative protection come April 1. That is when phase three of the Mobile Telecommunications Code 2023, will come into effect. Director of Consumer Protection at the Fair Trading Commission, Dava Leslie-Ward has been explaining what it means for consumers. She says given the increasing use of artificial intelligence to push advertising on cell phones, the code tries to ensure ai is used in a fair and responsible manner. Another new obligation imposed on telecom providers relates to the reality that consumers often don't read their contracts. 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

Technology and innovation will be a major focus of the new national industrial policy. This announcement from Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology, Marsha Caddle, as she addressed the Barbados Labour Party's Christ Church West and St. Michael South Central community meeting. The Minister explained that Government is focusing on the creation of high skilled jobs, with high pay, to ease cost of living pressures in Barbados. Minister Caddle also provided an update on the recently established mechanics bay in Grazettes St. Michael which has a high uptake by business owners. Minister Caddle further revealed plans for the Pelican Village Centre which will include the provision of child and elderly care services. She explained that these new services at Pelican Village will allow for more Barbadians to work while their relatives are cared for. 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 19, 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

Combermere maintained their grip on the 2024 Dasani/Powerade BSSAC, after day one of the semifinals at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. The Waterford-based athletes lead both the Boys and Girls sections following the start of the track events today. The top five in the Boys are Combermere - 109 points, Queen's College - 78, Harrison College - 70, The St. Michael School - 50 and Christ Church Foundation - 49. In the Girls the top five are Combermere - 89 points, The St. Michael School - 82, the Alleyne School - 80, Harrison College - 67 and Princess Margaret - 31. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce reports on some of the day's finals. 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

Two elders in the Rastafari Progressive Movement are calling for Rastas to be included in the conversations surrounding the medicinal cannabis industry. Both Bongo Lights and Lumumba Batson said this should not be even up for debate given the persecution those in the Rastafarian community have faced over the years for cultivating and using the plant. (Video by James Springer)

Prior to the delivery of the Budget, supporters gathered outside of Parliament to greet the MPs, in what has become a tradition. They were given a high-energy welcome as they made their way into the Chamber. Onlookers said it brought back memories of a bygone era, when the Parliament Yard was the preferred place to be on Budget Day. Trevor Thorpe 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

Help is on the way for residents of Spa Hill, St. Joseph experiencing road woes due to land slippage issues. Attorney General Dale Marshall who is also Member of Parliament for St. Joseph says plans are on the way to fix the road used to access the close-knit rural community. 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 has announced a new billion-dollar climate investment plan, that will among other things aim to create thousands of new jobs. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley outlined the key targets of the Barbados National Resilience Plan, which runs up to 2035. It includes the expansion of the deepwater port, positioning Barbados as a transhipment hub, future-proofing essential systems such as water and roads as well as comprehensive investments in a dozen priority areas. Prime Minister Mottley says about 17 billion of this sum is to be sourced from the private sector. The remainder she says will have to come from the public sector, given that it relates to social goods. 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' hosting of the ICC T20 World Cup will provide a level of global exposure the island is unable to buy. The assertion from Chairman of the National Organising Committee, Ambassador Noel Lynch, who was speaking last evening on CBC TV8's The People's Business. He says the fact that Barbados is the home base for some of the top teams also augers well, in terms of spin-off benefits. The Barbados Tourism Marketing Incorporated is also playing its part, according to Manager for Sports, Kamal Springer. He says the BTMI is working with 18 tour operators from across the world to get the message out and the tourists in. 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 today, presented her Government's 2024 Budget, outlining the strategies to boost the economy and spur growth. For more than four hours in a wide-ranging address, she touched on a number of measures. One of the most important questions around budget time is whether or not there will be new taxes. Well the Prime Minister dealt with that up front. 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 Ministry of Youth is moving to make the second batch of its 'Project Protégé Mentorship Programme' bigger and better this year. Minister Charles Griffith made the revelation at the mix and mingle for the first cohort of the programme over the weekend. While making an appeal for mentors to come forward for the next version, Minister Griffith notes the programme offers numerous benefits for participants. 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

Top Barbados triathlete, Matthew Wright, is very likely heading to the Paris Olympics. This after Sunday’s second place finish in the World Triathlon Americas Cup on the mighty Grynner Highway. CBC's Mark Seale 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 #Triathlon #Triathlete