The Local Organising Committee for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup has given the assurance that ongoing upgrades at Kensington Oval will be completed on time, and that Barbadians will be afforded to opportunity to secure tickets for the highly anticpated Super 8 matches. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce tells us 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

Barbados' sixth Commissioner of Police since Independence, Grantley Watson, has been laid to rest. His life and legacy were celebrated in a service of thanksgiving at St. Thomas Parish Church. The career law enforcement officer, who died on February 3rd at age 80, was today accorded an official funeral with military honours. Joshua Hinkson 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

Six new disciplines have been added for the 2024 National Senior Games. This was revealed by Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, during the launch of this year's games. Sharika Griffith was there 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

Barbados is forecast to make close to 120 million dollars from the hosting of the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The projection was shared by Chairman of the National Organising Committee, Noel Lynch, during a press briefing this morning. Sharika Griffith has the 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

Barbados joins in the global commemorations this International Women's Day, as citizens, the Government and organisations pay respect and celebrate the remarkable achievements of women and girls. This year's global theme, 'Inspire Inclusion' highlights that women's participation in society is essential. The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) acknowledged the strides made by women locally, regionally and globally. President Marilyn Rice-Bowen pledged the Association's commitment to facilitating and advocating for other organisations and agencies, Government and the business community to support women in all spheres of life. 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

Leader of the Opposition, Ralph Thorne has expressed concern about Barbados losing its young people, who are leaving to live overseas. He called attention to the issue during his presentation to the Youth, Sports and Community Development Head of the Estimates Debate. Mr. Thorne also says the unprecedented number of suicides recorded on island should not escape the attention of leaders nor the Ministry of Youth. 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

Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith is boasting of the work undertaken by his Ministry to empower young Barbadians. He revealed during the Estimates Debate that several programmes were undertaken by his Ministry during this financial year. Thousands also benefitted from training. 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

CBC Sports continues to preview this year's Dasani-Powerade BSSAC and today we take a look at an athlete hoping to put her school up and on to the top of the medal table. 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

Commemorative rums are being produced to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the CARICOM Community and Common Market (CARICOM). Word of this from Chief Executive Officer of the West Indies Rum and Spirit Producers Association, Vaughn Renwick as regional rum makers prepare to unveil commemorative products. The rum official says up to twelve producers are expected to taking part in the anniversary celebrations. Mr. Renwick says interest in the initiative is high. 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

Making Headlines... The relationship between Barbados and Suriname stoutly defended. Hundreds of thousands of dollars up for grabs in Government's Modern School Infrastructure Design Competition. Barbadians advised to question vendors when purchasing produce. And in Sports...progress in the process, as the new Ryan Brathwaite track nears full completion. 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

Gaps still remain in the corporate ladder for women. The observation came from Executive Director of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Misha Lobban Clarke as she addressed the third annual P.O.W.E.R Summit at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. However, she admitted change is coming, but it is not going to happen overnight. 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

Mornin' Barbados - March 08, 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

Highlights from Graydon Sealy School 2024. (Video by Sandy Pitt)

Twenty-two vehicles and three shells were sold last week during an auction at the Barbados Port Inc. District A auctioneer George Edghill explained the process after scores of Barbadians placed their bids. (Video by Jameel Springer)

Minister of Sports Charles Griffith says he is pleased with the continued work on the new Ryan Brathwaite Track at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. The new track has already been laid and the marking of lanes is expected to begin tomorrow. Work on the track started in early February which forced NAPSAC and BSSAC officials to postpone the premier junior athletic meet on the island by two weeks. Today, Griffith along with Senior Youth Commissioner responsible for Community Sport Shawn Burke and UWI's Director of Marketing and Communications Chelston Lovell toured the facility and provided the media with an update. 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

Several changes have been made to the BSSAC track event set for the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce tells us 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

Combermere maintained their lead in both the Boys and Girls divisions as the field events for this year's Dasani-Powerade BSSAC concluded today at Harrison College. Combermere are out front in the Girls with 83 points, while Alleyne School are second with 75 and SMS third on 70. In the boys, Combermere are ahead with 101 points followed by Queen's College 73 and Harrison College third with 46 points. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce reports. Please note the Long Jump and High Jump for juniors will be contested at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex on March 18. 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 needs to develop a culture of positive experimentation if the country intends to compete successfully in the global arena. Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology, Marsha Caddle made the suggestion while participating in a "Fireside Chat" hosted by Future Barbados, at its Innovation Ignite Seminar series last evening at the Walled Garden Theatre. The Minister believes that Barbadian values can be integrated into research and development, which is a critical component of innovation. While comparing Barbados' education system to highly innovative countries, Minister Caddle believes the culture of experimentation and exploration should be built in schools to allow students to innovate and think differently. 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

Barbadians are tonight being encouraged to ask questions of vendors when purchasing produce. The advice from Acting Chief Agricultural Officer Michael James in light of what seems to be a prevalence of praedial larceny. Speaking on the sidelines of the Estimates Debate at Parliament, Mr. James said not only farmers are being impacted by the theft of their produce. He says Barbadians must be cautious when purchasing produce. 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 Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology has honoured one of its own renaming the sports centre after the late Jeffrey Yarde. Mr. Yarde, a math instructor, retired in 2000 and died in 2003. His children Quincy and Rachael Yarde were present as they accepted an award on his behalf from Chairperson of the Board of Management of SJPI Mrs. Coreen Kennedy-Taitt. Principal Ian Drakes says Yarde was one of many who set the hallmark at SJPI for those to follow. Deputy Director of the National Sports Council Emerson Bascombe who spoke on behalf of Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith, said Mr. Yarde was a cornerstone of the institution and an avid sports enthusiast. The renaming of the complex is just one of many activities planned to commemorate the institution's milestone as it celebrates 55 years of innovative excellence, under the theme " Embracing Technology, Empowering the Future". 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