Present and past staff of the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology have pooled financial resources to bring sunshine to the lives of two individuals and to assist three entities. Under its Staff Charity Fund, Ajani Grazette, Blessing Taylor, the Nightingale Children's Home, the Irving Wilson School and the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness, collectively received $20,000 to help with expenses. CIMH Principal Dr. David Farrell has pledged additional support from the institute. Meanwhile, Senior Meteorologist Kathy-Ann Caesar is hoping the gesture and the 20 year old fund, will inspire other workplaces to mount similar programmes. 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

With the re-emergence of infectious diseases like measles and leprosy globally, Barbados is maintaining its Enmore Infectious Disease Centre. Director of Clinical and Diagnostic Services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Dr. the Most Honourable Corey Forde says the facility is active, although the Harrison Point Isolation Centre is no longer operational. He says Enmore is being used to isolate people. 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

Young Barbadian males are being urged to get into business. The encouragement comes from Acting Manager of the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme Ryan Moseley. He was speaking on the sidelines of the Market Ready Workshop at the Radisson Resort - a hands-on exercise convened to raise the skills of young entrepreneurs, particularly their ability to close a sale. Mr. Moseley told the Business Report workshops and youth cities will be set up across the island in an attempt to reach everyone. He says they are looking to create a balance across the sexes. 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

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says Government is doing its best to address issues of brown water impacting communities in northern Barbados. She says the vexatious issue is one that will take time as Government works to change out the distribution system. During last evening's Parish Speaks at the Daryll Jordan Secondary School in St. Lucy, the Prime Minister told residents Government is prioritising those of immediate concern. 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

Concerns have been raised by residents of northern Barbados pertaining to the recently installed traffic lights on Highway 2A at the Royal Westmoreland junction and the daily back up of traffic along that route. Government officials experienced it first hand en route to the Parish Speaks in St. Lucy. Resident, Carlos Bignall says the situation has gotten worse promoting a response from the Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley who suggests officials may have to do a review. Technical Officer in the Ministry of Transport and Works, Jason Bowen told residents they are aware of the issue of congestion at the junction. 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

Morning Report | Mornin' Barbados - January 26, 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

After the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners issued a stinging rebuke of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital's Chief Operations Officer Christine Greenidge, the two sides met today in an effort to resolve their differences. BAMP President Dr. Lynda Williams joined us live on the CBC NewsNight to provide some insight into today's discussions. 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

More concrete roads are set to be introduced in some communities across the island. Minister of Transport Santia Bradshaw says the roller-compacted concrete roads will be laid in St. Peter and Christ Church. The Transport and Works Minister also provided an update on the ongoing Complant project and the bridges that are being repaired. 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 drug awareness policy is on the cards at one of Barbados' leading hotels. The revelation came from Substance Abuse Prevention Officer with the National Council on Substance Abuse, Wendy Greenidge during a day-long hands on session at the Accra Beach Hotel. Ms. Greenidge says it part of the activities of Drug Awareness Month. She says the exercises were an eye-opener for all participants who attended the sessions. Meanwhile, Accra Beach Hotel and Spa's Group Human Resources Manager Tricia Joseph says it was a learning experience and an important initiative for staff of the 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

The Barbados Amateur Basketball Association has rolled out its strategic plan for the 2024 season. Damien Best shares the details that were outlined during the BABA's 2023 Awards and Opening Ceremony for the 2024 season held at the Wildey Gymnasium. 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

High optimism the Wildey Green Business pilot being undertaken by the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry could be replicated in other business districts. The project is funded by the International Labour Office Partnership for Action on Green Economy with support from the Ministry of Environment, National Beautification and the Blue and Green Economy. Officials of the ILO and the BCCI signed off on the project during a ceremony this morning. Among the project's objectives, are assessing the greening and associated needs among businesses in the Wildey business district and securing the commitment of 20 businesses to transition to best practice 'green businesses' by the end of the project. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Yolande Howard welcomed the partnership saying the project came about after much discussion and work over the years. Director of the International Labour Organisation's decent work team and office for the Caribbean, Joni Musabayana says it's important businesses are enabled to green their business processes and services. 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 Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) is stepping up its efforts to rehabilitate Barbados’ road infrastructure. During a media site visit at work which started yesterday at Arthur Seat, St Thomas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Works Santia Bradshaw outlined the ongoing and soon-to- start projects, adding the aim was to capitalise on the dry season. Bradshaw also said work on Crab Hill to Archers Bay, St Lucy had begun. In addition, she said work from Shop Hill to Content as well as in Proute, all in St Thomas, was set to begin soon. However, those roads fall under the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) project. MP for St. Thomas Cynthia Forde said she is elated work has started in Arthur Seat. (Video by Shanice King) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados

Solidarity House came alive earlier today. Scores of fourth and fifth-form students from local private and public secondary schools took the mic to share solutions to curb the use of illegal drugs on the island. They were participants in the inaugural Voices of the Youth Speech Contest organised by the National Council of Substance Abuse. Counsellor Mosiah Hoyte lauded the teens for their ideas as he outlined some of the benefits of the competition. 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 moving to ensure the pothole patching work done by teams from the Ministry of Transport and Works is of the highest quality. Transport Minister Santia Bradshaw spoke to the matter after visiting St. Thomas to provide an update on roadworks across the island. Ms. Bradshaw has been giving a glimpse of the measures being taken to ensure overall improvements at the various depots connected to her Ministry across the country. 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 six liturgical seasons of the Christian calendar will be the focus of the second Anglican Diocese Flotilla Parade and Rally. The churches in the St. Michael Deanery of the Anglican Diocese of Barbados are collaborating to host the event. The colourful parade will begin at the All Souls Church in Bank Hall, taking participants to Bridgetown and most districts of the churches of the St. Michael Deanery before ending at Christ the King Church in Rock Dundo, St. Michael. Rural Dean of the St. Michael Deanery, Reverend Canon Dr. Sonia Hinds says the takeaway message is Christ is very much alive in Barbados. 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

'Great surprise'... that's how the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners has reacted to the announcement in the press made by the Chief Operating Officer of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Mrs. Christine Greenidge said that there will be a change in the terms and conditions of work of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital consultants. In a statement to the media BAMP, the trade union representing the majority of doctors at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital said this announcement was made unilaterally, without any prior consultation with them as a trade union. The BAMP president says the issues relate to bed management, shortages of supplies, lack of nursing staff and other staff, unavailability of lab tests and lack of access to x-ray reports, along with other administrative issues. 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 large-scale wind farm, expected to be running within three years, is up for private sector investment, a part of Government's push for Barbados to be using energy mainly from clean sources within the next six years. The wind farm, to be located at Lamberts in St. Lucy, is to produce between 30 to 50 megawatts of power. The International Finance Corporation is leading the process of selecting an investor for the public-private partnership or PPP that needs approximately 80 million dollars funding. Alfonso Garcia Mora, Vice President of the International Finance Corporation with responsibility for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean has told CBC News in an exclusive, Barbados is ripe for investment. Mr. Garcia Mora notes the cost of electricity to consumers, with the inclusion of this renewable energy source into the island's energy mix, would be competitive. The regional Vice President with the private sector arm of the World Bank says the investment will be chosen through bids. 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

Captain Kraigg Brathwaite has confirmed one change to the West Indies playing eleven, as they lock horns with Australia, aiming to avoid a whitewash in the second and final test. The action in the day/night fixture starts at the Gabba Cricket Ground in Brisbane, and it will be a pink-ball affair. Brathwaite's one change is in the bowling department. Ahead of this second match, pacer Kemar Roach has put no end point on his test career. Roach at 35 years old has 267 wickets and is fifth on the all-time list for West Indies players. 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 2024 Barbados Sailing Week has been lauded as a success. The annual event concluded over the weekend with coastal racing, kite surfing and wing foiling along with the culminating Mount Gay Round Barbados Regatta. Those who were victorious were rewarded in a ceremony at the Barbados Yacht Club. CBC's Ann-Marie Burke 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

One hundred Barbadians will soon be holding remote international jobs. American remote employee company Startwise has started community workshops aimed at exploring career paths and building skills among Barbadians. Trevor Thorpe knows 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