Barbados could as soon as this year, introduce electronic monitoring and a parole system for people who would otherwise be in jail. Minister of Home Affairs and Information Wilfred Abrahams made the revelation during the latest One-On-One interview produced by the Public Affairs Department. He said the Probation Department is working with the Barbados Prison Service to make it a reality. Minister Abrahams added that the probation system could allow for the early release of eligible prisoners. 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 # #

The Girlfriends Expo and Arts Festival is in full swing at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium, Wildey, St. Michael. Here is a look at the crowd taking in all that the exhibition has to offer today, the second and final day. 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 #Festival #Exhibition

The number of exhibitors at the annual Girlfriends Expo & Arts Festival continues to reach record levels, says organiser Kimtara Clarke. She has attributed this to the rise in entrepreneurs and small businesses in Barbados. This year the expo, held at Gymnasium of the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, saw a record number 200 exhibitors signing up for the weekend event now in its 14th year. (Video by Sandy Pitt) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters

Bay Primary's rich history and the moulding of some of Barbados' best talents in a number of areas will be the focus as the school celebrates its 110th anniversary and Black History Month. An event at the school brought to light the successes over those years. Wendy Burke has 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

Aubrey Grant Pavilion in Gully Hill, St. Michael has officially reopened. The resource centre was closed from last November for renovations and today it was reopened in the presence of Member of Parliament for St. Michael South Central Marsha Caddle. Speaking at the event, she applauded the volunteers that worked on the pavilion and stated that efforts such as these show signs of a strong community. Ms. Caddle also called for more collaborations like these moving forward to fix even more community centres across the island. 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

Great White Sharks were crowned champions when the Grantley Prescod Primary School held their annual sports yesterday. White House totalled 1,025 points for victory, with Purple Panthers second securing 769 points and the Orange Tigers third with 710. 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 airport will need to continue to build its capacity due to increased arrivals from airlines such as Delta, along with the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup. That's according to Chief Executive Officer at the Grantley Adams International Airport Hadley Bourne. Mr. Bourne says he and his team have a plan in place to deal with the demand. He has also provided an update on plans for the ICC World Cup. Mr. Bourne believes the country has the capacity to pull off another major tournament. 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

Delta Airlines is returning to the shores of Barbados. The announcement was made today at the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.'s offices. The first flight will touch down on November 21 this year. Our reporter Ackeem Clinkett has more 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

Fred Finn has the enviable record of being the world’s most travelled person, also holding the Guinness World Record for most flights on the Concorde with an impressive 718 trips and 22 370 000 kilometres travelled. The 83-year-old British-born flew on the aviation industry’s most recognised commercial jet between 1976 and 2003, sitting in Seat 9A on every trip. He is back in Barbados and paid a trip to the Concorde experience, where he chatted with Hadley Bourne, CEO of Grantley Adams International Airport Inc. (Video by Sandy Pitt)

Highlights of People's Cathedral school sports. (Video by Sandy Pitt)

Minister of Education Kay McConney said the Barbaodos Community College's Jean and Norma Holder Institute of Hospitality will work closely with the Florida International University , providing the opportunity for students to complete two years of study in Barbados and two at the overseas institution.( Video by Reco Moore)

Tourism, education and private sector officials have welcomed a strategic initiative with the Florida International University (FIU) Chaplin School of Hospital and Tourism Management, which will enhance the training of workers in the tourism and hospitality industry in Barbados and the wider Caribbean. The Barbados Hospitality Professional Programme was launched on Thursday at the Villages At Coverley, Christ Church, the location chosen for the university’s first three interactive courses aimed at improving hospitality skills, producing better team leaders and helping elevate guest experience. (Video by Reco Moore)

A group of young farmers in the Project Phoenix programme are calling on Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley to intervene as they are reaching their wit’s end. They are frustrated by a lack of water, a horrible road that limits access to the farms in the back and monkeys are a menace. (Video by James Springer)

A year into their existence, the Caribbean Unity Table Tennis Club is seeing great progress in participation and the impact it is making in the community. The brainchild of former national player Kevin Farley and Minister in the Attorney General's Office with responsibility for Crime Prevention Corey Lane, the club was formed to aid in keeping children of vulnerable communities off the streets and participating in sports, in particular table tennis. With just over 80 people now involved in the club, there are two locations - at Haggatt Hall and Passage Road. Having participated successfully in a number of local and regional tournaments, 2024 will see the drive to be even more involved at the competitive level. 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

Minister of Sports Charles Griffith has called on Barbadians to come out in their numbers to volunteer as the country prepares to host matches in the International Cricket Council’s Men’s T20 World Cup that begins on June 4. He made the appeal during a media launch at his ministry’s headquarters in Sky Mall, Haggatt Hall, St Michael. (video by Sandy Pitt)

Large and small entrepreneurs have snapped up the 250 stalls at this year's Holetown Festival. Public Relations Officer for the Festival Jamar Browne told the Business Report preparations are at an advanced stage and a number of new additions are planned for the 47-year-old event. 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

King House (Green) defended their title as interhouse champions when the Wilkie Cumberbatch Primary held its sports day. King captured 683 points for the top spot, while Hurley House (Yellow) finished second with 624. Third place went to Williams House (Blue) who claimed 523 points and fourth was Payne House (Red) with 427. Lauren Hinds of King totalled 42 points to win the Victrix Ludorum Award, while the Victor Ludorum went to Liam Deshong of Williams, who secured 36 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 Ministry of Education is in talks with the Florida International University (FIU), to provide new opportunities for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree. The revelation from Education Minister, Kay McConney. It came during a press conference where it was announced that FIU's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management has chosen Barbados to launch its academic programme in the Caribbean. 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

Scores of Barbadians will soon have access to training from one of America's top hospitality institutes. They won't even have to leave the island, as the facilitators will be coming to them. Sharika Griffith 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

A 40, 000 dollar donation has been made to help provide care packs for women in the gynaecological ward at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital thanks to two charities. The Katrina Endometriosis and Women Health Association in conjunction with the Massy Foundation made the donation of fifty care packs in the first instance but the funds will provide monthly donations. Senior Nursing Officer for the Women and Children Directorate, Andrea Scott, expressed thanks to both charities and outlined how the care packs would be used for the patients. This was the first donation for the Katrina Endometriosis and Women Health Association for the year. President and Executive Director Katrina Alleyne says the Endodrive helps many. 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