Member of Parliament for St. Philip North, Dr. Sonia Browne supports the Caribbean Community (Movement of Skilled Nationals) (Amendment) Bill 2024, which she says can increase the country's workforce and therefore National Insurance Scheme contributions. But she's warned of the possibility that it could also result in the country losing skilled professionals. 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

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has expressed some reservations about part of an initiative to strengthen trading ties with Suriname. Speaking on the floor of Parliament yesterday evening as he debated the Caribbean Community (Movement of Skilled Nationals) (Amendment) Bill 2024, he questioned the feasibility of 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

Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kerrie Symmonds has pointed to Barbados' low birth rate and increasing death rate, as just some of the reasons why a mix of interventions, including cross-border movement, must be considered to respond to the situation. He made the comment as he contributed to the Parliamentary Debate on the Caribbean Community (Movement of Skilled Nationals) (Amendment) Bill 2024. Noting that current projections suggest one in two Barbadians will be over the age of 60 by the year 2050, he says widening the tax base will benefit the island and its economy in the long run. 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 Caribbean Development Bank is making moves to deepen its international alliances to help the region become more resilient. Acting President Isaac Solomon shared some of the strategies currently being explored during the Bank's annual economic conference. 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

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne is readmitted to the Democratic Labour Party. (Video by Jameel Springer)

As we continue the sprint towards this year's BSSAC finals, tonight we feature an athlete from the Princess Margaret School. 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 - February 21, 2024 LIVE from: Standard Distributors, 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 seismic shift in the political landscape, as former backbender in the Barbados Labour Party led Government crossed the floor to become not only the Leader of the Opposition but also the leader of another party. In this In The Know Special with Krystal Hoyte, she delves into the last week’s developments that led to Ralph Thorne becoming the Political Leader of the Democratic Labour Party. All this and more tonight at 8:03pm on CBC TV8, In the Know with Krystal Hoyte. Subscribe to CBC Barbados: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 #CBCTV8 #InTheKnow #RalphThorne #DLP #CBCNews

Skinner House are interhouse champions of sports at the Alexandra School. The athletes from Skinner totalled 1002 points while Arnold was second with 722.40 points. O'Neal was third with 693.40, Lysons fourth with 688.60 and Frederick fifth with 563.40 points. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce 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

The 2024 Chefette/Frosteez National Primary Schools Athletic Championship (NAPSAC) is on. During a media conference this morning, NAPSAC officials announced new dates and a revised format set to begin next week. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce 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

Barbadian Tyrell Thompson remains in critical but stable condition in hospital in the UK. The young man who works with IGM Lighting was stabbed while only into the third day of his holiday. Wendy Burke spoke with his mother, workmates and management and tells us he is in a coma and what he's going through, has saddened many. 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

Brittons Hill has a revamped youth football club that has attracted over 60 players across four divisions. The club's Patron and MP for the area Marsha Caddle was at one of the practice sessions yesterday at Valerie, handing over uniforms and training equipment to Head Coach David Connell. She emphasised that youth sporting clubs are educational environments that need to be developed as such, and in this way, need their own club identity as youth organisations. The club has also placed special focus on developing girls in the sport. 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

Derrick Blackmon of The Bahamas has retained his title as winner of the international crafted cocktail competition. The event hosted by Remy Cointreau Barbados, was held at Haymans Market Sunday. Blackmon beat out 11 other mixologists from the region, with his cocktail called "The Culture". In addition to the coveted title, Blackmon has also received an all-expense paid trip to the world's leading cocktail conference for drink industry professionals, 'Tales of the Cocktail', which will be held in New Orleans in July. Mount Gay Commercial Manager for Barbados Anies Jordan, congratulated him on his second win in as many years. 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

Guyana's President Dr. Irfaan Ali, suggests the planned regional ferry service between his country, Barbados and Trinidad will be a test to prove investment in regional transportation can be profitable. He is confident the service will help the Caribbean achieve the goals of integration and a greater level of trade and food security. Dr. Ali was at the time addressing the opening of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo in Georgetown. CARICOM Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett meanwhile says the 15 member bloc is working towards a more resilient energy future. Though energy plays a critical role in the development of the region, she notes the Caribbean faces significant challenges to energy security.

Special Envoy to Suriname and Guyana, Alphea Wiggins has revealed dozens of Brazilian business officials are in Barbados for networking sessions. Ms. Wiggins was a guest on today's Mornin' Barbados. 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

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne is now the Political Leader of the Democratic Labour Party. The announcement was made last night by General Secretary of the DLP, Steve Blackett. Mr. Thorne says he understands humility and human political nature and called for unity. 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 is working on building relations with the Brazilian state of Roraima given its proximity to Guyana. Barbados' Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong says the state has been collectively targeted by Barbados and Guyana with Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley paying visits there. He says the relationship with Roraima comes as Barbados builds ties with Brazil. That country's leader is expected to be the guest of the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, scheduled to take place from February 25 to 28 in Guyana. Ambassador Comissiong is confident linkages being forged between the island with its southern Caribbean neighbours, will grow with the planned regional ferry service linking Bridgetown, Georgetown and Port of Spain. Meanwhile as Barbados pursues its southern Caribbean diplomacy with Guyana and Suriname, Ambassador Comissiong says the island is also looking north, including to Cuba. For the first time, under the auspices and collaboration of the Barbados Export company, Cuba will exhibit some of its products at the upcoming Agrofest. Several other overseas delegations are scheduled to participate in the agricultural expo. 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 move by Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne continues to dominate the airwaves. Political Analyst Peter Wickham weighed in on the recent move on Q100.7 FM's 'Talk Ya Talk' radio programme. 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' top draughts players Jack Francis and Ronald "Suki" King have decided to unite in an effort to further promote local draughts men on the international stage. The two grandmasters and arch-rivals are also set to collaborate in order to help restore national pride and return a World Drafts Championship to Barbados. The news was revealed by Francis during a recent interview with CBC Sports. Francis says the pair who will represent Barbados at the U.S. Open, British Open and world qualifier three-move restriction remain fierce competitors. 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 Barbados Cycling Union season continued on Sunday with a criterium on the outskirts of the National Stadium in Waterford. A total of 37 riders turned out for the event on the 1.22km circuit. CBC's Damien Best 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