Some of the smaller credit unions in Barbados are weighing the advantages of merging with others, with at least one merger having taken place in 2023. This is according to the Barbados Co-operative and Credit Union League Limited (BCCULL), which has also revealed that even more Barbadians are now joining the island's credit unions. In fact, in his New Year's message, the president of the BCCULL, Kemar Cumberbatch says that number is nearing the 250,000 mark. The League's president noted that with this level of reach and impact across Barbados, the organisation is committed to ensuring the savings of members are protected through deposit insurance coverage. He adds the final steps to bring it into force will come early in the new year. 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 #CreditUnion

Internationally-based local boxer Cobia "Soldier" Breedy has one thing on his mind for 2024 - getting into the ring on home soil and bringing international boxing back to the island. Breedy, who is US-based and recently switched to the Team Combat League fighting for the DC Destroyers, says more than ever he wants to showcase his talent at home, and is pushing to do so in the coming year. Backing him is his manager Barry Hunter, who says Cobia has always been about promoting 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

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Speaker of the House of Assembly Arthur Holder both set their portfolios aside and were just Members of Parliament for the evening as they hosted a number of their constituents. Prime Minister Mottley, who is the MP for St. Michael North East, and Mr. Holder, who is MP for St. Michael Central, together held their annual Christmas party today at the National Botanical Gardens. Prime Minister Mottley says it is heartening to see such a major turnout for the event. She is also elated to be able to still do her duties as MP. Meanwhile MP Holder says he still enjoys being in the community and he hopes to continue to be able to give support to his constituents. 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

2023 has been a challenging year for the public service vehicle sector. This is according to the Alliance of Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) President Roy Raphael. Commuter Complaints Officer Craig Banfield listed some of the primary issues raised. President Raphael hopes that some of the complaints that bring the PSV community in disrepute can be stomped out in 2024, especially as his association looks to improve terminal conditions specifically at the Cheapside Terminal. 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

In just over 24 hours Barbados will be joining the rest of the world in celebrating the start of a new year. However for the Oxley family household celebrations are ongoing for the birthday of their matriarch, Cecile Oxley who turned 100 years yesterday. Along with family and friends, the momentous occasion was shared with Acting President the Very Reverend Dean Jeffrey Gibson who paid a courtesy call on the family and made several presentations in acknowledgement of the occasion. Ms. Oxley's son Milton says his mother was born in Miccoud, St. Lucia and has been living in Barbados for over fifty years. She was a registered nurse and mid wife. Mr. Oxley says his mom is in good health except for a niggling arthritis, with all her faculties intact. He says he, along with his two other siblings, celebrated her milestone with a dinner at Champers Restaurant with over 40 friends and family. Mr. Oxley says his mom is a hearty eater who loves Bajan breadfruit. 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 United Kingdom has launched a year of activities aimed at increasing its collaboration with Barbados. British High Commissioner, Scott Furssedonn-Wood made the announcement last evening, during a reception at his residence to celebrate the continued partnership between the UK and Barbados. Noting that Barbados accounts for only 0.1% of the UK's trading activity, he has expressed a desire for that to be increased. In addition to technology and culture, the UK will be placing particular emphasis on education and food and drink. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Sandra Husbands says Barbados and the UK reached agreement on a number of things during recent talks about increasing trade between the two countries. 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

Mitchell Nicholls (inset) was a young man with a love of music, theology, geography, baking and design. Yesterday the body of the 28-year-old, who worked at his family business Nicholls Bakery, was retrieved from a 30-foot well around 12:50 p.m. in Exchange Hill, St Michael. Member of Parliament for St James South Sandra Husbands, who was also on the scene, said she was “deeply grieved” to hear about what happened to Nicholls. She added that Barbados had to take steps to curtail the growing violence before it was too late. (Carlos Atwell ])

Back from the recent African Masters Athletic Championships in Pretoria, South Africa where she captured a Silver and Bronze, national Masters track and field athlete, Merle Jordan, has already set her calendar for 2024. Speaking to CBC Sports, Jordan said plans are in place for two international competitions in Sweden and Australia. Jordan, who has been competing for over 21 years, says keeping in shape continues to be crucial. 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 young entrepreneur has given the thumbs up to two funding development organisations in Barbados. Culinary specialist and Manager of Seven-A-Harts, Aswa Hart tells the Business Report it's the guidance and support provided by the Barbados Trust Fund Limited and Export Barbados that is responsible for their development. Trevor Thorpe 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

The Barbados Muslim Association has condemned the viral video circulating on social media, where a visitor to the island is recording local Muslims, and hurling derogatory terms towards them as they walked through the Crane Hotel in St. Philip. They were wearing shirts saying "Free Palestine", and in the video the visitor can be heard saying "Here comes the Islamist invasion, pretending to be humans". The Crane confirmed that the incident involved one of their timeshare owners. President of the Muslim Association Anwar Nana has responded. He said it was heartwarming to see the support of Barbadians online, speaking up on behalf of the Muslim community. 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

Although some Barbadians are having difficulties sourcing some traditionally free brands of diabetes medication, there's no need to panic about an overall shortage of drugs to treat the non communicable disease in the country. That's the assurance from President of the Barbados Pharmaceutical Society, Marlon Ward-Rogers. He was speaking to CBC News as we had received some complaints from patients who had challenges sourcing certain brands like Metformin. Given the situation, the Pharmaceutical Society head says more people have been heading to private drug stores including Avida Pharmacy especially now after Christmas to get alternative brands to manage their diabetes. 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

Police, Fire and Defence Force personnel moved in on Bibby's Lane, St. Michael this morning for what turned out to be the recovery of the body of a missing man. Police had in the meantime issued a missing persons bulletin for Mitchell Nicholls who was last seen by family members on December 23. Wendy Burke 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

Scores of Caribbean Aircraft Handling employees received a much welcomed Christmas gift, albeit a couple days late, in the form of major wage and work condition improvements. This was revealed by Deputy General Secretary of the Barbados Workers Union, Dwaine Paul. He says the union has reaped success in its lobbying efforts on behalf of this division of airport workers. He tells CBC News they have been successful in acquiring full time employment for over 100 workers, retroactive pay adjustments, salary increases in line with Government standards, as well as revisions to terms and conditions pertaining to uniforms. Mr. Paul highlighted the significance of these achievements after meeting with the workers. He says the union is committed to bringing better and greater things to the entire airport family in 2024. President of the CAH division, Jason Layne expressed gratitude towards the Barbados Workers Union for its pivotal role in resolving major issues at the airport calling for workers to come together in the quest for bigger and greater achievements in the future. 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 project to transform the manner in which coconut vending and other aspects of the industry are undertaken has begun. It involves providing safer spaces for the operations of coconut vendors and broadening the avenues for sales. 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 Road Safety Association is concerned about the number of road fatalities recorded this year. In his Christmas message, Police Commissioner Richard Boyce revealed there had been 17 fatalities for 2023, compared to 8 for 2022. President of the Road Safety Association Roland Lowe says it's a worrying trend. In the absence of concrete evidence on how much drunk driving contributes to the number of accidents, Mr. Lowe is reiterating the association's call for the introduction of breathalyser testing. 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 high number of cruise ships making calls at the Bridgetown Port is having an impact on the offloading of cargo vessels, bringing goods to the island. The revelation from Immediate Past President of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Anthony Branker. Speaking during an interview with CBC News, he revealed that with the cruise season in full swing, a number of no-cargo days have been introduced at the port. 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

It was an initiative conceptualised by a women's group of the Amazing Grace Seventh-day Adventist Church and aimed at bringing joy and cheer to the homeless and disenfranchised women of the City. Recently the church, based in Fairfield, St. Michael, ventured to Bridgetown with their version of an outdoor Christmas programme, including ministry in song and the distribution of clothes and care packages. The church's Community Services Leader Judy Bourne says the goal of the outreach project was to uplift the less fortunate and those unable to enjoy the usual merriment of the yuletide season. Meanwhile, the church's First Elder explained that his denomination does in fact celebrate Christmas, with a focus on the reason for the season. 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

Police and fire officials are on the scene in Exchange Hill, near Bibby's Lane, St Michael where a body has been found in a well. We get more from Police Communications and Public Affairs Officer Inspector Rodney Innis. 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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Attorney Roger Barker was on Wednesday sworn in as a Master of the High Court. (Video by Jameel Springer) #Barbados #BarbadosNews #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #NationBarbados #TheSourceMatters