Nation News caught up with the Principal of the St. Michael School Tanya Harding at Friday night’s 2024 Glow Sports at the Maurice King Sports Complex in Briar Hall, Christ Church. (Video by Dwayne Gibbs) Read more at www.nationnews.com (link in profile) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters

The Barbados Football Association in partnership with Government has launched the Football for Schools Workshop for physical education teachers at the Wildey Turf. 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

Waterford was painted orange as Set F ran away with the title at the Combermere sports. Set F amassed 943 points, ahead of Set C with 854, Set B with 743, while sets D, E and A rounded out the standings. The Victrix Ludorum was Set C's Tia Applewaite with 106 points, while Set B's Alec Simmons was the Victor Ludorum. Let's look at some of the action with our Ann Marie Burke. 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 Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness says it's seeing an increase in the number of women who are becoming homeless for different reasons. Mental health issues are also an area of concern. The revelations came during a press conference held by the Alliance at its headquarters. Client Relations Manager Rica Edey has provided some details about the worrying situation. Meanwhile, Head of the Alliance Kemar Saffrey says the growing number of elderly finding themselves on the island's streets is also a major concern. He says while it's within the Alliance's remit to see after the wellbeing of the island's homeless, the reality is the more elderly people may need more specific intervention. 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 groundbreaking project targetting the business sector has been rolled out in Barbados. The US $68,000 initiative, called the Wildey Green Business Support Pilot Project, will run from February to March. It is being funded by the International Labour Organisation, supported by the Ministry of the Environment and National Beautification and run by the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry. 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

Red flags dotted beaches around Barbados today, as rough seas impacted the island. A statement from the Met Office says a frontal system affecting the region has resulted in an increase in surf activity along western coastlines. It has advised sea bathers and other users of the sea to exercise caution and recommends using beaches with an on-duty lifeguard. The activity is expected to persist over the weekend and into early next week. When a CBC team visited Folkestone Beach in St. James, most people opted to stay out of the water although a few did venture in. 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

Prices for most essential products have not been increased since the 2022 social compact ended. That's according to Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins. As we hear in this Sharika Griffith report, she was speaking during today's post Cabinet press briefing. 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

Employers are being assured consultations will be held before Government introduces minimum wages and conditions for workers in specific sectors. Minister of Labour, Social Partnership and Third Sector, Colin Jordan gave the commitment during today's post Cabinet press briefing. He was at the time answering questions on the Labour Clauses Concessions Bill, which will be debated in the House of Assembly next week. The Bill seeks to establish minimum wages and other conditions which should be offered to workers by businesses benefitting from tax concessions. It was the subject of discussion at a major private sector meeting on Wednesday. But stressing that labour clauses are nothing new for Barbados, Mr. Jordan has confirmed the input of the private sector was sought during the drafting of the Bill and as a result amendments were made. He says what will be debated in Parliament is framework legislation, but discussions on the rates will begin sector by sector, starting with tourism, once the Bill is passed. Mr. Jordan says the conditions set out in the Bill have been pulled from existing pieces of labour legislation, including the Employment Rights and Safety and Health at Work Acts. The Minister has also revealed what options employers will have if they disagree with actions taken under the Bill. 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

Late Justice of Appeal, Justice Jefferson Cumberbatch has been fondly remembered as a man who always remained humble despite his many successes as a teacher and in the judiciary. The tributes flowed freely from family, friends, colleagues and associates during a special thanksgiving service at the St. Leonard's Parish Church. Ryan Broome has more. 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 Bureau of Gender Affairs is placing the spotlight on the seriousness of gender-based violence through a donation of recreational benches featuring special messages. Three such benches were donated to the Lester Vaughn School in St. Thomas. Former Minister of People Empowerment and MP for St. Thomas, Cynthia Forde along with staff of the Bureau of Gender Affairs were on hand for the donation. Break the silence, end violence now and respect are the messages being pushed to students. Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Mark Franklyn says the Ministry remains concerned about gender-based violence in society. 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 just a few weeks left until this year's Powerade/Dasani BSSAC Championship, we continue to look at some of the athletes who are expected to do well for their schools. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce reveals the Athlete In the Spotlight hails from a school in the east. 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

Tourism officials in Jamaica are just as upbeat as their counterparts in Barbados following the launch of a non-stop direct flight by InterCaribbean Airways connecting the caribbean countries. The flight on Wednesday was described as a missing link for direct travel between Bridgetown and Kingston. Director of Tourism at the Jamaica Tourist Board, Donovan White, has expressed his optimism for the future of the new flight out of Barbados. InterCaribbean Airways will operate weekly non-stop flights between Bridgetown and Kingston on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with return flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Regional Director of the Jamaica Tourist Board, Odette Soberam Dyer says the flight is a testament of the confidence the airline partners have in the destination. 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

Teachers, students and alumni of the Coleridge and Parry School are in celebratory mode as they gear up for the 72nd anniversary of the amalgamation of the then Coleridge School and the Parry School. A packed week of activities is planned, starting Sunday at the St. Peter Parish Church with the alumni service. Deputy Principal Patrina Jordan says a highlight of the week is CP Day. Ms. Jordan was a guest on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados. Principal Sonja Goodridge says CP has a rich history and legacy. 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 Association of Retired Persons (BARP) is doing its part to protect members against financial predators. President Marilyn Rice-Bowen says this is one of the reasons for organising digital literacy sessions for members. In an interview aired on the Morning Report she expressed concern about elderly people being cheated out of their funds. Ms. Rice-Bowen explains how the programme will work. 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

Antigua and Barbuda will soon acquire Liat 2020's first aircraft. The update was provided by Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister's Office, Ambassador Lionel Hurst. The plane is one of three from the now liquidated Liat 1974 Limited Antigua's government is negotiating to purchase from the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank. The purchase is a vital step towards acquiring the necessary air operating certificate to begin its 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 #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

The governments of Mexico and Panama will be establishing missions in Barbados. The announcement by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds came during Government's post Cabinet press briefing this morning. He says Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley's international advocacy in the fight against climate change is one of the reasons why the two countries are interested in deepening their relationship with Barbados. Mr. Symmonds says the expected benefits include increased trade and a greater variety of products for Barbadian shoppers. He also revealed the government of Colombia has also expressed interest in setting up a mission on the island. However, he explains Colombia also has a mission in Trinidad, so a determination is to be made on whether a separate or joint mission will be set up. 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

Shade houses used in local agriculture are not adequately ventilated. Entomologist Ian Gibbs is calling for a review of the design of the shade houses. 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

Morning Report | Mornin' Barbados - February 09, 2024 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

Yellow House Stinging Bees tasted sweet victory once again when defending BSSAC champions Springer Memorial held their interhouse sports today. The Bees totalled 304 points to be crowned champions while the Red Phoenix were runners-up with 223 points. Purple House Titans were third with 207.5 points, Green House Tigers fourth with 203.5 points, just edging the Blue Blazers into fifth with 203. Leanna Greene of the Stinging Bees was the junior Victrix Ludorum with 44 points. Meanwhile, the senior Victrix Ludorum title went to Shonte Seale of the Red Phoenix who scored 33 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 temporary suspension of the importation and licensing of remotely piloted aircraft systems or drones continues to be a cause of concern for the Barbados Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Association. According to President Charles Pile the restrictions in place for those who have a registered drone on the whole are extremely prohibitive, with new rules being implemented up to last year. Mr. Pile hopes the restrictions can be lifted to allow for local practitioners and creatives to accept revenue making opportunities, monetising their craft and talent. 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