Soon, all Barbadians receiving funds from Government, be it pension or welfare cheques, income tax payments or reverse tax credits, will have the monies sent to their accounts directly. However, says Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey, people will be brought along as part of the transition process and not asked to fend for themselves. Nation News asked Barbadians their thoughts on this proposed change.

Management at Portvale Sugar Factory is gearing up for the start of this year's sugar harvest. Operations Manager Marlon Munroe says all hands are on deck and work is at an advanced stage. 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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Sales of hybrids have been increasing and are almost on par with that of gas-powered vehicles, at one of the island's leading car dealerships. Director of Sales at NASSCO Limited Roger Moore says this changing dynamic is in keeping with Barbados' efforts to transition to clean energy and achieve net zero by the year 2035. He made the comment while talking to the business report about the new Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid available from the company. Mr. Moore says the duty-free concession introduced by Government for the purchase of vehicles powered by renewable energy, is helping to fuel their sales. 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 decision is to be made today on whether students of the Luther Thorne Memorial Primary and Ann Hill schools will be returning to classrooms there come next week. According to General Secretary of the Barbados Union of Teachers, Herbert Gittens, it hinges on the findings of a walkthrough of the institutions in the morning, with education officials. Teachers at both schools staged protests last term, over what they deemed unsafe and unhealthy conditions. The Ministry of Education commenced remedial work at both compounds, which continues over the ongoing Christmas break. Mr. Gittens says following a meeting with education officials, it was decided a tour to get a firsthand look at the progress of those works, would be best. The union is calling for continued monitoring and maintenance of school compounds, as Mr. Gittens notes there are ongoing concerns relating to the Lester Vaughan and Lawrence T. Gay Memorial schools. 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

Kensington Oval and by extension, Barbados will host its third World Cup Cricket final albeit in different formats. In reacting to the announcement today Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley called it a testament to the high level of organisation Barbados has displayed over the years. She pointed to the preparations already taking place to ensure that the thousands who gather on the island from across the globe experience a safe, enjoyable and successful final. Certainly, the spinoffs from this global event will redound to the local economy, one of the primary benefactors is tourism. The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association has also been reacting to the official release of the fixtures and news that Barbados will host the World Cup Cricket final. Chairman Renee Coppin tells CBC they are delighted with the arrangement. Ms. Coppin says they are also very happy about being awarded the group that includes England.

Change is coming to the Barbados sugar industry and its future is in safe hands. The revelation came from Chairman of Co-op Energy, Lt. Col. Trevor Browne as sugar industry stakeholders sat down for a strategy meeting at the portvale factory today ahead of the 2024 sugar harvest. The sugar industry has been divested and two companies have been created to manage the operations. 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 number of Barbadians who have registered to acquire their new national identification card is gradually nearing the quarter million mark. That's according to the most recent information given to CBC News today by Manager of Information Systems with the Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Kenroy Roach, as an increasing number of Barbadians continue to come in to get their cards, ahead of the revised deadline of January 31 this year. He says up to earlier today, the number of total registrations had reached 236,100. Of that number, he said 197,068 cards had been delivered up to earlier today but that figure is expected to increase. Mr. Roach says when compared to the global average for national registrations such as these, the current numbers are above that average and very positive. He says most countries undertaking a project of this magnitude don't usually see a 60% completion rate within a year or two, as most countries will usually only see such uptake over a three to five-year period. He says that based on the fact the process was officially started here in June 2022, the current registration figures speak for themselves. He adds, based on their current projections, they could get very close to the 250,000 mark by the end of the month. 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

Chief Operations Officer of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Dr. Christine Greenidge, wants retired Barbadian healthcare workers in the diaspora and beyond to consider volunteering at the hospital anytime they come back home. Speaking during CBC's 'Lets Talk About It' call in radio programme, she said retirees have a wealth and expertise they can share. 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

From this weekend, there will be additional changes at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital as it presses ahead with the upgrades to the Accident and Emergency Department. Communications Specialist Shane Sealy says this comes as the third phase of work has been completed. He was speaking on CBC's 'Let's Talk About It' call-in programme on Q100.7fm. Other senior officials from the public health care institution were panellists on today's show. During the show, hospital officials shared some of the measures in place to reduce demand for the A&E. One of them includes running a 12-hour help desk. Manager of Patient Relations Dr. Rhea Corbin-Harte says it acts as a filter for cases and a source of advice among other things. 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 of the island’s rising Hip-Hop stars, Sivers The Third, AKA Darian Sivers has reached the peak of his powers with the release of his album ‘12 Days of Independence 23’ Released through Red Isle Records. The ambitious project sees the young artist explore the beauty and trappings of Barbadian culture delivering an album that is a triumph of his many years as an artist. A week after his release Sivers sat down with our very own Josué Ramiréz Nelson to share the inspirations behind the album and deconstruct some of his favorite tracks.

The Emergency Ambulance Service has proposed setting up a new satellite location to better service communities in the south-east of the island. Consultant Head of the Ambulance Service, Dr. David Byer, says the move would benefit residents in St. Philip and St. John. Dr. Byer also confirmed that high patient numbers in the Accident and Emergency Department are affecting the ambulance service's ability to respond to calls in a timely manner. He says simply buying new medical trolleys will not solve the problem. 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 has been told more resources need to be put behind drug prevention and rehabilitation as most of the funds are put behind the reduction of the supply. The recommendation was put forward by a Substance Abuse Management lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Tessa Chadderton-Shaw. She was a guest on CBC TV8's Morning Report. Ms. Chaderton-Shaw wants that in 2024, the message on medicinal cannabis to be made clearer. 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 along with countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are being challenged to boost growth to reduce poverty and achieve progress on the sustainable development goals. The challenge came following the release of the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2024 which projects growth to decelerate sharply in Latin America and the Caribbean. The flagship economic report also points to a slowing of global economic growth from an estimated 2.7% in 2023 to 2.4% in 2024, trending below the pre-pandemic growth rate of 3.0%. It states amid a deteriorating economic outlook, high borrowing costs and the slowdown in the United States and China, the labour market outlook in the region will remain challenging this year. Director of the economic analysis and policy division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Shantanu Mukherjee notes while they are not expecting a recession, volatility remains. Chief of the Global Economic Monitoring Branch, Economic Analysis and Policy Division Hamid Rashid warned of significant challenges for developing countries should they face another shock given their debt risk. 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

Chief Justice Sir Patterson Cheltenham will demit office on May 15. He confirmed this to the media yesterday, while also indicating that he did not plan to remain in office one day after he completes his term, as he was ready to move on to another phase of his life. Sir Patterson was appointed Chief Justice in November 2020 at age 71 and during his time in office, has had to work on the resolution of persistent, lingering issues in the justice system. (Video by Lennox Devonish) #Barbados #BarbadosNews #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #NationBarbados #TheSourceMatters

A credit union has responded to the Central Bank's recent directive to commercial banks, not to impose fees on customers for online transfers to other banks or credit unions. Chief Executive Officer of the City of Bridgetown Credit Union, Steve Belle, told CBC News that they will follow the Central Bank's lead. He spoke about whether the Credit Union considered implementing such transactional fees. 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 #Fees #CreditUnion

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While Scotiabank has paused its plans, some customers of the Royal Bank of Canada have told CBC that the bank continues to charge a one-dollar fee for online transfers to other banks. Our Wendy Burke looks at the power the Central Bank has to enforce the directive it has given. 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 #Banking #WendyBurke

New developments tonight regarding the Central Bank of Barbados' directive to commercial banks not to impose fees on customers, for online transfers to other banks or credit unions. Scotiabank has responded. It has decided to put its plans to impose a $1.25 charge on such transactions on hold. In a statement to CBC today, Scotiabank said it acknowledges the circular issued by the Central Bank of Barbados and, in support of the Central Bank's focus on fostering the development of electronic payments, has taken the decision to pause the implementation of a fee for electronic payments through real-time payments and the automated clearing house, from Scotiabank accounts to other local banks or credit unions. 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 #Fees #Banking

Unknown to many, dentists have been assisting other medical practitioners in managing patients with sleeping disorders and sleep apnea. Given how the condition affects patients, training is also being provided locally and regionally on handling sleep apnea. The British Association of Dental Sleep Medicine has been providing the training, recently online and now in person. Local dental surgeon, Dr. Alison Mayers, revealed on CBC TV8’s Mornin' Barbados the training has been beneficial. The visiting President of the British Association of Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr Aditi Desi says there are many conditions associated with sleep apnea and doctors have to assess the symptoms.