One organisation has made a promise to work with the government of Barbados to make the breathalyser test a reality this year. The “Make It Safe” group says that their whole mandate is to create a safe environment for the people of Barbados and one area that is at the forefront is the breathalyser test. Speaking on Sunday during a church service at the Bethel Methodist Church, the Director of Make It Safe, John Herbert, stressed that they are willing to work with the government to help the test be implemented this year. Herbert gave alarming statistics for road fatalities around the globe that drove them to want to do their part. 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 #Breathalyser #Breathalyzer

Some motorists have been accused of not showing consideration for other road users, especially cyclists. The suggestion from Public Relations Officer of the Barbados Road Safety Association, Erskine Cumberbatch. He was a guest on CBC TV's current affairs programme, the People's Business last night. Meanwhile, Mr. Cumberbatch has hit back at a suggestion from the Managing Director of Make it Safe, Michael Brathwaite. Mr. Brathwaite, who was also a guest on the programme, believes there's a lack of standards where the training of drivers is concerned. But Mr. Cumberbatch disagrees. 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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The People's Business - January 28th, 2024 TOPIC: “Road to Safety - Ride to Stay Alive” Host: Wendy Burke Guest: 1.) Roland Lowe - President - Barbados Road Safety Association 2.) Erskine Cumberbatch - Public Relations Officer - Barbados Road Safety Association 3.) Kevin Walker - Vice President - Black Knight Bikers Club 4.) Michael Brathwaite - Managing Director - MakeItSafe

There are reports of an apparent hit-and-run on the ABC Highway. CBC News understands that the collision occurred just north of the Clyde Walcott Roundabout near Hothersal Turning around 7:15 p.m. While the extent of injuries is not confirmed, there are reports that the victim has a broken leg. More details to follow as they become available. ???? Maurice Bailey 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 #Injuries #Collision

The Barbados Cadet Corps is committed to raising the bar of discipline and character in Barbados by instilling greater leadership skills among young people within its ranks. That was the sentiment expressed by the Commandant of the Barbados Cadet Corp, Commander David Dowridge, as he addressed over 380 cadets from several secondary schools who assembled on the parade square at the Barbados Community College college grounds for the Commandants Review and Parade celebrating the Corp’s 120th anniversary. Ron Brathwaite reports. 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 #Cadets #RonBrathwaite

Red House was crowned inter-house champions when The People's Cathedral Primary School held its sports day at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology grounds. Red secured 330 points, while Blue House finished second with 328 points. Third went to Green who totaled 297 points, and Yellow was fourth with 200 points. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce reports. 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 #Sports #AnmarGoodridgeBoyce

With hundreds of people flying into Barbados for the recently concluded Fintech Islands conference, the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. is highlighting the island as the ultimate destination for conferences. Krystal Hoyte has more. 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 #Tourism #Conference

The "Make it Safe" initiative was launched at the Bethel Methodist Church, Bay Street, St. Michael, this morning. John Herbert, the director of Make It Safe, explained that it is geared towards developing a culture of safety in several places, while noting that it will be "a voice for the victim". We'll have more on this initiative in a future broadcast. ???? Patrick Murray 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 #Safe #Safety

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying and locating several persons of interest. They are wanted for questioning in connection with criminal matters. Police asked the public for assistance in a release, stating that "if you can identify these persons, your information will be helpful to us. "Please contact the Criminal Investigation Department (South) at 418-2610, Oistins Police Station at 418-2612, Crime Stoppers at 1 800-TIPS (8477) or Police Emergency at 211. "Members of the public are also reminded that it is a serious offence to harbour or assist wanted persons; any person caught committing this offence can be prosecuted." 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 #Suspects

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is tonight denying its cobalt machine is not working. Chairman Nigel Whitehall says within the last 14 months it was only out of service for a period of two weeks and that was immediately following the cyber attack in December 2022. The Chairman has been reacting to a story in another section of the press about cancer patients being left on a waiting list because the radiotherapy machine is not working. He says patients continue to receive palliative care daily within the Oncology Department from the machine. However he explains the hospital is in the process of a number of changes to the treatment of cancer patients. Mr. Whitehall says the QEH has provided specifications and costs for a linear accelerator, which is also used for radiation therapy, and Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has already indicated they are in the final stages of acquiring one. He says in the meantime the QEH through its medical aid scheme has been assisting patients. 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

All systems are go for tomorrow's start of the Barbados Football Association's 2024 Premier League season at the Wildey Turf. There are a few changes this year, with the Premier League winners gaining a cash prize of $50,000, the runners-up receiving $30,000 and third place $20,000. The League has also returned to a 10-team format, with Kickstart Rush and the Barbados Soccer Academy the two teams promoted to the island's top flight. BFA's Competitons Manager Mark 'Bob' Forde says this season is expected to be bigger and better. 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

Private owners of public service vehicles are planning to roll out more than a dozen environmentally friendly vehicles this year. This was one of the key announcements during a wide-ranging press conference called by the Alliance Owners of Public Transport. Sharika Griffith was there and filed this report. 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

There's strong support for a national parenting programme to be introduced in Barbados. Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith believes it will help address some of the issues the island faces with young people. He was speaking at the opening ceremony of the Clarkson Foundation's Parent Education and Personal Development Programme. Ackeem Clinkett 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

Over 60 senior male students at the Princess Margaret Secondary School engaged in a motivational session organised by the Democratic Labour Party (DLP). DLP leader Dr Ronnie Yearwood who was one of the many male mentors at the school urged the students to know their worth. (Video by Shanice King) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters

There are fears the insurance industry in Barbados and in the region will change the nature of their coverage in the face of climate change. According to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley this situation is occurring in Florida as many insurance companies narrow what they are prepared to accept as risks. She called attention to the matter during the launch of a new 100 million US dollar CARICOM Resilience Fund at the Hilton Hotel. 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

Barbados has described as a bold step the move to launch a new regional finance mechanism to help the region address climate change challenges. The new 100 million US dollar CARICOM Development Fund Resilience Facility has been established with assistance from the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The fund will make investments in resilience-focused small and medium enterprises and critical infrastructure projects through flexible debt and equity investments. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says she looks forward to the support of the region and interested parties to invest in the fund. She hopes it will be increased over time. Meanwhile, US Ambassador Roger Nyhus says the Resilience Fund symbolises not just an allocation of resources, but a promise to invest in innovative solutions and technologies that will fortify societies against changing climate patterns. 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

Parents who are contemplating changing their addresses to be placed in a “better zone” ahead of this year’s Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) have been asked to refrain from making that change. If they do so, simply to be placed in the most popular Zone Three, they will place the children residing in the zone at a disadvantage. Education officer with the Ministry of Education Donna Roberts gave that advice during a town hall meeting on the BSSEE at the Alexandra School, Speightstown, St Peter. (Video by Shanice King) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews

An initiatve aimed at raising the standard and quality of business has been rolled out in Barbados. It's an all-encompassing development coming from Caribbean Catalyst Inc, which coincides with the 19th anniversary of that organisation. 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

Victor Ludorum Liam Roach led Red House Cheetahs to victory when the Eden Lodge Primary School held their interhouse sports. Roach totalled 30 points in the Under-13 division to help the Red Cheetahs to triumph with 445 points. Victrix Ludorum Zaniyah Bruce also scored 30 points for runners-up Orange Jaguars who finished with 415. Third went to Gold Lions with 388 points while Green Tigers were fourth. 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