Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne raised concern saying the amendment to the QEH Act 2024 would enfranchise a single individual. 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

An amendment to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Act that allows for the abolition of the position of executive chairman has cleared the Lower House of Parliament. The previous post of chief executive officer is being re-established as a result. Minister of State in the Ministry of Health Davidson Ishmael says the amendment will have a significant impact and value as Government continues to improve and enhance the operations and service delivery within the QEH. Mr. Ishmael says the QEH is an institution that remains critical to the infrastructure of Barbados as he applauded all staff at the hospital. He admits often times the facility receives negative commentary noting officials are not blind to the challenges it has to address. 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... Residents of white hill St. Andrew given an update on road work in the area. Government says it's not seeking to wipe out green monkeys, as it outlines how bounty hunters should operate. The Central Bank governor says it will take time for economic growth to reach some people's pockets. And in Sports...Kolij and Combermere have the early leads after day 1 at BSSAC. 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

As we are now less than two weeks away from the BSSAC finals, today's Athlete in the Spotlight features one of, if not the fastest schoolboy in 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

A new online video programme has been launched to keep local entrepreneurs informed. It's the Fund Access 'Keeping It Real Series' The programme features business operators across a range of endeavours relating their actual experiences through start-up and operating their enterprises. In announcing the initiative, Minister of Energy and Business Senator Lisa Cummins highlighted the frustrations of businesses seeking accurate information critical to their operations. 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

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"Gone too soon." The words of many who woke up this morning to the news that former National Women's basketball player Shakira Shorey had passed away after a long battle with cancer. The 39-year-old former physical education teacher at the Daryll Jordan Secondary School passed away last night after putting up a brave fight since her diagnosis in 2015, and remission from 2017. A former student of Lester Vaughan School, Shorey appeared on Mornin' Barbados late last year, as she appealed for donations to undergo treatment for the recurrent stage four cancer. Former Principal at Daryll Jordan, and President of the Barbados Association of Principals of Public Secondary Schools, Stephen Jackman, described Shorey as a national treasure. As a six footer, Shorey played at the power-forward and centre positions locally for Lady Cavs, Clapham Bulls and Pinelands. BABA President Francis Williams says her passing is a massive loss for the sport. Retired Assistant Director of Sports at the National Sports Council, and long time netball administrator Mona Alleyne, says Shakira's love for sports started at a very young age, especially in the netball arena. CBC extends sympathy to her family, friends and the basketball fraternity. 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

Harrison College and Combermere are out front after day one of the field events at this year's Dasani-Powerade Barbados Secondary Schools Athletic Championship. Competing on home turf at Crumpton Street, HC lead the Girls with 34 points, followed by the St. Michael School on 26 points and Combermere third with 24. In the Boys, Combermere are ahead with 31, while Queen's College are second on 19 and SMS are third with 18. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce takes a look at some of the day's action. 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

St. Thomas MP, Cynthia Forde is concerned about the methods workmen are using to remove clay from an area in her constituency to place at the Mangrove Pond Landfill. She wants officials to investigate the matter as she fears the indiscriminate removal of the earth could eventually mushroom into a disaster as the site is situated in the Scotland District, which is prone to slippage. Ms. Forde also revealed developments have left her uneasy. 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 has been a report about some issues at the Veterinary Services Laboratory. According to Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Mark Trotman, structural and environmental challenges have disrupted operations there. He says an engineer has been contracted to refurbish the existing building, so the lab can continue to provide its full suite of tests, that approve food products for export. Dr. Trotman has also provided insight into plans to expand the types of testing at the laboratory. 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

During today's Estimates Debate, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, Indar Weir addressed concerns from some farmers about the impact of green monkeys on their production. He's pointed to the bounty, which has been increased from 20 to 25 dollars in a bid to control the population of the wild animals. Mr. Weir says however the move should not be seen as a flat-out cull of the animals. He's outlined how the bounty hunters should operate. 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 secondary schools are in full preparation mode for the 2024 BSSAC championships. In previous years we would have shown training sessions focused on star athletes and even learnt a thing or two about how to execute the various events. But this year we are off track - in the back room. Meet the men and women behind getting the teams ready on and off the field with Ann-Marie Burke. In this Episode we feature Combermere and Foundation School. Subscribe to CBC News Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC 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 #BSSAC #OffTrack

Mornin' Barbados - March 06, 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

Barbados wants the European Union to ensure effective climate financing for small island developing states. The call was made by Edmund Hinkson - the island's representative to the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly. Mr. Hinkson, during the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Meeting held recently in Angola, spoke about the need to develop and implement a viable work programme under the Samoa Agreement. He also urged the EU to partner with Barbados in arriving at an international consensus on the issue of an effective vulnerability index for the accessing of development finance. 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’ tourism is well on the way to post COVID-19 recovery, with promising projections for a 2024 performance. Disclosing this yesterday, chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) Renee Coppin said the private sector umbrella organisation for the tourism sector witnessed a strong start to the winter season “across all of its membership” and was poised for a performance this year that should come close to the record year of 2019.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation is continuing its drive for octagonal front of package warning labels, given recent statistics on the impact of non-communicable diseases on Barbadians, including children. Interim Chief Executive Officer Greta Yearwood made it clear on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados, people have a right to know what's in their foods and what they are consuming. Overall, she says the campaign has been well received by Barbadians and stakeholders are confident it will encourage people to live healthier lifestyles. Ms. Yearwood says lobbying efforts for front of package warning labels continue with Government and CARICOM. 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 interest from Trinidad and Tobago in working with Barbados on a food terminal. This has been revealed by Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, Indar Weir as the Estimates Debate continues. Though 2023 has been a challenging year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security is reporting some successes in the production of agricultural commodities. Mr. Weir says the overall performance points to a 24% increase in the entire sector. He credits this to the work of his Ministry and the island's farmers. 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 local Anglican church is placing the spotlight on spirituality and health and wellness given the connection between the two. This will form the topic of the upcoming annual dean's lecture set for next Tuesday organised by the St. Michael Centre for Faith and Action. That lecture will be delivered by Deputy Dean of Recruitment and Outreach and Medical Professional, Dr. Kenneth Connell. Dean of the Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels, the very Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Gibson expects an informative session, as he notes the link between spirituality and health is often taken for granted. The Anglican Cleric 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

Making Headlines... The controversial Cyber Crime Bill referred to a select committee of parliament. The tourism minister speaks of efforts to drive tourism business from Africa. The fate of this cell tower hangs in the balance as nearby residents demand its removal. And in Sports...defending Women's Super50 Cup Champs Barbados lose their title Defense opener to Jamaica. 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