Effective January 12, RBC Royal Bank will stop charging customers for ACH-related transaction fees. In a release sent by the Central Bank of Barbados, it confirmed that RBC will reimburse customers who had been charged with those fees. Customers can expect the reimbursements no later than January 19 of this year. Acting Governor of the Central Bank, Alwyn Jordan revealed that RBC intends to comply with their directive but would need time to reconfigure their system. The acting Governor stated that they will engage with stakeholders on the question of bank fees as it pertains to commercial banks. Central Bank has thanked the public for their patience while the issue was being addressed and for RBC's cooperation. Reacting to the news is the Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network, BCEN. CBC News spoke with Executive Director Maureen Holder, who says the news is welcomed and the regulators are working in consumers' interest. 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 focus on Drug Prevention Awareness this January, the age at which Barbadians are exposed to drugs remains a worry. Clinical Director of Marina House, Allison Gotip called attention to the matter on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados. Verdun and Marina Houses, located in St. John have been playing their part catering to men and women respectively. Ms. Gotip reminded on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados that addiction has no respect for the individual. Creative Psychotherapist and Addiction Adolescent Specialist, Nicolette Williams says support of the family is critical. 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

Life’s still a beach in Barbados. The winter tourist season is still a high point for Barbados as many visitors trade in their white Christmas for a holiday of sun, sand and clear waters. The first week of 2024 is a clear example why this island in the sun remains a top choice for international visitors. Last week, Accra Beach in Worthing, Christ Church, and Pebbles Beach on Bay Street, St Michael, were buzzing with many of those visitors who could be seen splashing in the water and lounging in their beach chairs. (Video by Jameel Springer) #Barbados #BarbadosNews #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #NationBarbados #TheSourceMatters

Effective January 12, RBC Royal Bank will stop charging customers for ACH-related transaction fees. In a release sent by the Central Bank of Barbados, it confirmed that RBC will reimburse customers who had been charged with those fees. Customers can expect the reimbursements no later than January 19 of this year. Acting Governor of the Central Bank, Alwyn Jordan revealed that RBC intends to comply with their directive but would need time to reconfigure their system. The acting Governor stated that they will engage with stakeholders on the question of bank fees as it pertains to commercial banks. Central Bank has thanked the public for their patience while the issue was being addressed and for RBC's cooperation. Reacting to the news is the Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network, BCEN. CBC News spoke with Executive Director Maureen Holder, who says the news is welcomed and the regulators are working in consumers' interest. 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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More children in Barbados will now have the opportunity to get their speech, hearing and vision tested. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley shared the news at the launch of the 3rd annual Rotary Club of Barbados West Ellen Steinbock Hearing Screening Programme in the Ministry of Education Media Resource conference room. Wendy Burke tells us 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 new Hilary school term opened this morning with what appeared to be a smooth entry for those who had a rough time last term. The Luther Thorne Memorial Primary School in Wildey was a much changed and enhanced space and Principal Linda Graham. When schools re-opened this morning, it was all systems go with the children settling in quickly and getting down to business. Wendy Burke visited a few of them and tells us parents and the principal were happy. 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

West Indies are about to begin a three-day warm-up match against a Cricket Australia XI in Adelaide, starting in a few minutes time. Windies Head Coach Andre Coley says the team has settled nicely and will be aiming for good performances. While the tour match is not an official first-class fixture, which means both teams can rotate more than 11 players through their line-ups, it will provide vital experience for the visitors. Skipper Kriagg Brathwaite is one of only five members of the 15-player group returning to Australia, along with veteran pacer Kemar Roach, fellow fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, wicketkeeper Joshua Dasilva, and opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul. Coley says their approach will be to execute the game plans as best as possible. This is the only warm-up match ahead of the first test which starts January 16. West Indies' last test victory in Australia came at the WACA ground in Perth 27 years ago, while their most recent win away from home came against Bangladesh at Dhaka in February 2021. 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 climate resilience remaining a priority for Barbados the National Housing Corporation is building homes that can withstand hurricanes. Krystal Hoyte 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 National Council on Substance Abuse, NCSA, this Drug Awareness Month intends to strengthen the message of prevention for January and throughout the year. Substance Abuse Prevention Officer Paulavette Atkinson says they will be working closely with stakeholders and families. She says the NCSA will be building on the years of raising awareness. 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

Barbados Ambassador to CARICOM David Comissiong is endorsing a suggestion for countries to consider putting some of their agricultural production outside of the hurricane belt. The idea was pushed by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, given the vulnerability of Barbados and other islands in the Caribbean, to storms and hurricanes. Ambassador Comissiong says the idea proposes the utilisation of lands in countries like mainland member states of CARICOM or even Venezuela. Ambassador Comissiong remains upbeat about the 25 by 2025 initiative aimed at reducing extra-regional agri-food imports by 25% by the year 2025. He says the programme is going well. 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 new Hilary school term opened this morning with what appeared to be a smooth entry for those who had a rough time last term. The Luther Thorne Memorial Primary School in Wildey was a much changed and enhanced space and Principal Linda Graham reported to CBC News that all went well and while there were a few late ones, class was in session and she says they are pleased with the improvements. She added that additional resources have also been given. The CBC cameras also visited the Mount Tabor Primary School in St. John where a number of new students joined from St. John Primary. The little ones made their way through some showers but they are ready to start school on the new premises. 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

More than fifty events are on the calendar of the Barbados Motoring Federation for this season. Drivers are busy preparing for the season which is scheduled to open in March. Former champion driver, Roger 'The Ninja' Hill and his works crew are preparing his Skoda Fabia R5 for the rigours of this year's action. He told CBC Sports about what is getting their attention. 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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Member of Parliament for St. Philip South Indar Weir voiced his gratitude for the Bel-Air Neighbourhood Watch. He also encouraged other Barbadians to follow the good example by doing good deeds. Members of the Bel-Air Neighbourhood Watch made a presentation of goods to Evangeline Smith Children's Home. The goods were collected via a collection drive around Christmas when persons in the community travelled around carolling. 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

Barbados is expected to have a contingent of approximately eight athletes for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this summer the same number that represented this country at Tokyo 2020. That's the word from Vice President of the Barbados Olympic Association, Cammie Burke. In an interview with CBC Sports, Burke says only 400-meter world championship bronze medalist Sade Williams has qualified so far for the global showpiece set for July 26 to August 11, but there are opportunities for other athletes to meet the Olympic standard in the coming months. At the last Olympics, Barbados had representation in track and field with six athletes: Mario Burke, Jonathan Jones, Shane Brathwaite, Tristan Evelyn, Tia-Adana Belle and Sada Willams. In swimming Alex Sobers and Danielle Titus also made the cut. Additionally, Barbados' brightest star in the boxing ring - Jabali Breedy - is hoping to earn his spot along with top female surfer Chelsea Ttuach. 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 new appointees to the Senate and Cabinet have been sworn in. They were issued with their instruments and officially assumed their duties today. Joshua Hinkson 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

There is concern tonight about a pending rise in property insurance in Barbados. But President of the General Insurance Association of Barbados Randy Graham says, he is aware of a rumour going around but he has no knowledge of any such move by industry. 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

The Barbados Government has handed over the keys to close to 200 homes already as part of the Hurricane Elsa Relief Housing Project and by March, the remaining 88 houses are expected to be completed. Krystal Hoyte has the details. 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 winner of the Berger Christmas Promotion is Grace Carter. Speaking to the media at the prize-giving ceremony, she said she wasted no time in getting her entry in. Management of Berger was on hand to present the cheque for 6,000 dollars in cash along with a number of vouchers to the winner and Regional Sales Manager Tamika Thompson explained that the competition was robust because sales were up. 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