Former Jamaica and West Indies opening batsman, Chris Gayle, at the celebration to mark 100 days remaining before the start of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean and the United States in Golden Square Freedom Park in The City. (Video by Jonteau Coppin) #Barbados #BarbadosNews #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #NationBarbados #TheSourceMatters

James ‘Jim’ Wedderburn, the first Barbadian to win an Olympic medal, was honoured with a bust at the Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) Headquarters yesterday morning as a token of appreciation for his outstanding contribution to athletics. BOA President Sandra Osborne and Director of the Caribbean Wax Museum, Arthur Edwards, assisted in the unveiling. Wedderburn, a former student of The Lodge School, brought Barbados its first Olympic honour at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, Italy, as part of the British West Indies team where he and his three Jamaican teammates won bronze in the 4x400 relay. (Video by Dwayne Gibbs)

While the main action happens on the track, the Sandy Lane Gold Cup is much more than just the race. It's a time when all Barbadians gravitate to the Garrison for many activities. Our reporter Ackeem Clinkett was on the grounds today to see how the atmosphere was for the 41st running of the Sandy Lane Gold Cup. 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 being urged to know the risks associated with tsunamis. The advice is coming from the Director of the Department of Emergency Management Kerry Hinds. She was speaking during a ceremony to launch the start of Coastal Hazards and Earthquake Smart Month at the Folkestone Park and Marine Reserve yesterday. Several groups were present with information on display including the Marine Police Unit, Barbados Coast Guard, the National Disabilities Unit and the Fisheries Division among others. Coastal Planner in the Coastal Zone Management Unit Fabian Hinds says under the Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme, the plan is to ensure that every constituency along coastal areas is prepared. 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

Organisers of the inaugural Caribbean Music Festival are being praised for raising the standards of entertainment in Barbados. The commendation has come from Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey. He was speaking at the recent launch for the event, which is slated to come off at the Farley Hill National Park on National Heroes Day on April 28. Head of Operations for the show, Tredoana Parris, is promising a one of a kind show with a strong lineup of local, regional and international artistes. 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 West Terrace Primary School capped off African Awareness Month celebrations in grand style. Besides the usual fashion on show, several beautiful presentations were shared. Principal Ingrid Lashley says these types of celebrations are important, as young people should be aware of their heritage, cultural background and their history. She says more children need to be exposed to the values of their forefathers. Meanwhile, the children spoke about their experience. 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

It will be Pinelands and Burger King Clapham Bulls for the final of the BABA President's Cup. Both teams held off their opponents last night at the Wildey Gym in game two of the semifinals. Pinelands stopped CAM Smart Assurance City United Celtics by 69 aggregate points, while Bulls got by Fusionz Boutique Station Hill Cavaliers by 16. The final between the Pine and Bulls is set for 6:45 p.m. on Sunday at Barbados Community College. 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

Portfolio Company, ridden by Antonio Bishop, gets the edge on Rasheed Hughes aboard Cash Equity, to win the 41st Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup. This is Bishop’s first victory since 2011 astride Zoom. (Video by Dwayne Gibbs) #GoldCup #Garrison

Just call him Alex the broom man! He has become a fixture along the busy junction of Collymore Rock and Pine Road, St Michael, where he makes and sells straw brooms. Pointing out that broom-making was a popular tradition in Jamaica, where he was born, Alex admitted he learnt the trade here. “I happened to meet up with this man who makes brooms and by talking and talking I got involved too,” he said, smiling. Alex said while the broom, which is made from palm leaves, was not losing its history, there was a need for more people to become involved in making it. (Video by Reco Moore) #Barbados #BarbadosNews #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #NationBarbados #TheSourceMatters

While the main action happens on the track, the Sandy Lane Gold Cup is much more than just the race. It's a time when all Barbadians gravitate to the Garrison for many activities. Our reporter Ackeem Clinkett was on the grounds today to see how the atmosphere was for the 41st running of the Sandy Lane Gold Cup. 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 being urged to know the risks associated with tsunamis. The advice is coming from the Director of the Department of Emergency Management Kerry Hinds. She was speaking during a ceremony to launch the start of Coastal Hazards and Earthquake Smart Month at the Folkestone Park and Marine Reserve yesterday. Several groups were present with information on display including the Marine Police Unit, Barbados Coast Guard, the National Disabilities Unit and the Fisheries Division among others. Coastal Planner in the Coastal Zone Management Unit Fabian Hinds says under the Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme, the plan is to ensure that every constituency along coastal areas is prepared. 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

Organisers of the inaugural Caribbean Music Festival are being praised for raising the standards of entertainment in Barbados. The commendation has come from Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey. He was speaking at the recent launch for the event, which is slated to come off at the Farley Hill National Park on National Heroes Day on April 28. Head of Operations for the show, Tredoana Parris, is promising a one of a kind show with a strong lineup of local, regional and international artistes. 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

Local performers at the celebration to mark 100 days remaining before the start of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean and the United States in Golden Square Freedom Park in The City. (Video by Jonteau Coppin) #Barbados #BarbadosNews #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #NationBarbados #TheSourceMatters

Former Jamaica and West Indies opening batsman, Chris Gayle, at the celebration to mark 100 days remaining before the start of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean and the United States in Golden Square Freedom Park in The City. (Video by Jonteau Coppin) #Barbados #BarbadosNews #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #NationBarbados #TheSourceMatters

The West Terrace Primary School capped off African Awareness Month celebrations in grand style. Besides the usual fashion on show, several beautiful presentations were shared. Principal Ingrid Lashley says these types of celebrations are important, as young people should be aware of their heritage, cultural background and their history. She says more children need to be exposed to the values of their forefathers. Meanwhile, the children spoke about their experience. 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

It will be Pinelands and Burger King Clapham Bulls for the final of the BABA President's Cup. Both teams held off their opponents last night at the Wildey Gym in game two of the semifinals. Pinelands stopped CAM Smart Assurance City United Celtics by 69 aggregate points, while Bulls got by Fusionz Boutique Station Hill Cavaliers by 16. The final between the Pine and Bulls is set for 6:45 p.m. on Sunday at Barbados Community College. 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 bridge between academia and the aviation industry is being built in Barbados. It has started with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies and InterCaribbean Airways. 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

On the eve of the island's premier horse racing event, the Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup, we close out our previews with the final three horses in the line up. CBC TV8 will have live coverage of the Gold Cup from 4:00 p.m., while radio 94.7FM will start its coverage from 2:00 p.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

Hilda Skeene are leading both the Girls and the Boys standings of the WIBISCO Freida Nicholls Zone after today's field events programme in the Chefette Frosteez NAPSAC meet. Hilda Skeene lead the Girls with 119 points, from Wesley Hall on 74 and Luther Thorne with 47, while in the Boys, they're out front on 103, Wesley Hall - 44 and Grazettes 42. Then in the Ryan Brathwaite Zone, Blackman and Gollop are leading both sections, tied with Gordon Greenidge in the Girls with 73 points, with Wilkie Cumberbarch 3rd on 63; while in the Boys Blackman and Gollop are ahead on 104, to St. Catherine's 77 and Wilkie's 71. CBC's Ann-Marie Burke reports on one of the day's record breaking events. 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 National Library Service is on a mission to get more and more Barbadians back to reading physical books, enticing the public with free publications - not on loan, as was the case at Agrofest at the weekend. Stacey Russell 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