Burger King Clapham Bulls and Pinelands Sports Club were among the winners' row when the Co-operators General Insurance BABA Premier League continued at the BCC Gym. The Bulls defeated N.S.C. Combined Schools Tridents 94-50, while Pinelands also got the better of Warrens All Stars 84-48. In other results, Lakers defeated Spartans 91-58 and Fusionz Boutique Station Hill Cavaliers got past C.A.M. Smart Assurance City United Celtics 95-38. 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 lion-hearted performance from tennis player Kaipo Marshall ensured Barbados will stay in Davis Cup World Group II after they defeated hosts Jamaica 3-2 on Sunday. Marshall dispatched Jamaica's Rowland Phillips 6-4,1-6, 6-2, after the tie was locked at 2-all. The rain delayed the inventible after Marshall went up 4-love in the decisive third set and once play resumed he polished off the contest in two hours and 10 minutes of action. Speaking to CBC Sports Non-Playing Captain Damien Applewaite says it was a great way to end a tough weekend. 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

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Only the weather and sub-surface damage could slow down Government's Accelerated Road Works project. The revelation came from one of the managers, Paul Wilkinson as the media got an update on the progress of the work from Sweet Vale to Dayrells, St. George today. 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 #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

Further pronouncements tonight that Barbados' economy will soon take off. They're coming from Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment, Senator Chad Blackman. Speaking at the St. Michael South East Branch Meeting, he said last week's Economic Review delivered by the Central Bank Governor, shows the local economy is on the right path as all sectors registered growth. Looking towards the future, Senator Blackman says efforts need to be made to seize the opportunities available in the creative and sporting sectors. 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

Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw has taken action against those who have been trying to defame her character following a matter involving a cheque stolen from her office late last year. She spoke to the issue last evening during her Branch Meeting at Wilkie Cumberbatch Primary. 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

UWI Blackbirds shocked defending champions while Brittons Hill edged Empire when the BFA Premier League continued last night at the Wildey Turf. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce 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

No insecticides are used in the sugar industry. Word of this came from Consultant Entomologist Ian Gibbs. He was responding to a call from a section of the agriculture industry for the development of home-grown production strategies. 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 #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

"Pat'ssewingmachine" signalled that he is a contender for this year's Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup when he won the Coolmore stakes and trophy, the warm-up to the big race, as the Barbados Turf Club held the Coolmore "Home Of Champions" race day at the Garrison Savannah over the weekend. Piloted by Teshawn Hazlewood and owned by Fun in the Sun Racing, the overseas-based Bay Gelding won from a field of five entries in a time of one minute, 52.80 seconds. Subscribe to CBC News: http://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 #Racing #HorseRacing

Women and girls, and even a few men, turned out in their numbers for this year's Girlfriends Expo. By all accounts, this year's trade show was a hit with both patrons and vendors. Sharika Griffith visited and filed this report. Subscribe to CBC News: http://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 #Exhibition #SharikaGriffith

Approximately 230 exhibitors are confirmed for this year's Agrofest. The update from Logistics and Operations Coordinator Thedore Fraser. He was speaking to CBC News during a site visit at Queen's Park this morning. Mr. Fraser says the number represents an increase when compared to last year's exhibition. Mr. Fraser has confirmed there will also be a number of overseas exhibitors from Suriname and Guyana. He says the youth will also be well represented. 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 organisers of the Community Independence Celebrations have been asked to consider increasing the rewards for participants. The call has come from the Minister Of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith. He was speaking during a ceremony to recognise the 2022 and 2023 Parish Ambassadors, Attendants and Parish Independence Committees. Mr Griffith believes it is one way to keep the programme attractive and ensure its continued success. The Minister has committed to leveraging the other programmes within his Ministry to assist participants. Subscribe to CBC News: http://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 #Celebrations #Independence

The health security of Barbados and CARICOM is at the foremost in the mind of the Caribbean Public Health Agency and that's why they are increasing their meetings with other relevant agencies. Dr. Joy St. John Executive Director of CARPHA says they started mobilising from last year. Dr. St. John says they are concerned that testing has been reduced and would like to see PCR testing resume. 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

Government is open to the possibility of introducing conjugal visitations for the spouses of inmates at Dodds Prison. Word of this from Minister of Home Affairs and Information Wilfred Abrahams. However, he notes that to date such a demand was not one highly requested from prisoners or their representatives. He says Government is keen to enforce all best practices at the state-run penal institution, Dodds Prison, bringing it in line with the standards obtained internationally. Minister Abrahams made the revelation during the current affairs programme, 'One on One', on CBC TV8 produced by the Public Affairs Department. Minister Abrahams says for some time conjugal visitation was not part of the culture of what exist in this region. He says of primary interest was the rehabilitation of prisoners to make a positive contribution when they reintegrate back into society. However, he says society is changing. 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

Preliminary results of travel from the Canadian market to Barbados have been encouraging. That's according to the Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding Edghill. Speaking during the announcement of the return of Delta Airlines to Barbadian Minister Gooding-Edghill sang praises for the Ambassadors in the United States and Canada. He says he's pleased with what he has seen thus far. 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

Karen Greenidge is publicly appealing for the third time for housing assistance for her family. The 52-year-old woman who lives at Westbury Road, St Michael, and whose family is considered to be living below the poverty line said the small one-bedroom house which she and her seven-member family occupy was unsuitable and unliveable. Pointing out that she had been appealing to the Urban Development Commission (UDC) for the past three years to assist her with a new house, Greenidge lamented that plans to relocate her family which consist of her three children ages, 30, 21 and 16, and four grandchildren who range from age 14 to one year old have not materialised.( Video by Maria Bradshaw) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters

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Cancer Support Services has pledged to continue supporting people diagnosed with the disease, as well as their families and caretakers. Public Relations Officer, Antoine Williams, gave the commitment during a statement on World Cancer Day, observed today February 4. The theme for this year's celebrations is "Close The Care Gap". Subscribe to CBC News: http://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 #Cancer #CancerSupport

Pollster and Political Analyst Peter Wickham, has applauded the Democratic Labour Party's (DLP) appointment of a shadow cabinet. DLP leader Dr Ronnie Yearwood announced the portfolios on Friday, retaining economic affairs for himself. Former ministers Michael Lashley and Richard Sealy are included. Among the others are former trade union leader Walter Maloney and advocate Felicia Dujon. Commenting on the development, Mr Wickhman said it is a positive move for the party and Barbados in general. Subscribe to CBC News: http://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 #Politics #PeterWickham

Former Commissioner of Police Grantley Watson passed away on Saturday. Mr Watson led the Barbados Police Force from 1995 to 2003 and subsequently went on to head the Regional Security System as its Executive Director. Paying tribute today was former Attorney General Sir David Simmons, who had high praise for the former commissioner. He recalled that through a meeting with Mr Watson during a trip to a UN conference in Egypt, they discussed the setting up of a task force on crime prevention, which is now called the Criminal Justice Research Unit. Sir David sent his condolences to Watson's family and concluded that the loss will not only be felt in Barbados but across the Caribbean. Subscribe to CBC News: http://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 #Police #Tribute