In just under two weeks the best of the island's sportsmen and women, along with administrators and support staff will be rewarded for their contributions when the National Sports Council's 2023 National Sports Awards are held. While some of the winners will be obvious, there are some categories which aren't that easy to predict. So who are some of the major contenders? Ann-Marie Burke 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 Ministry of Health has confirmed that it recently secured about 5,000 COVID-19 vaccines that were primarily distributed in the polyclinic system. However, Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Arthur Phillips explains that the Ministry has noted a generally low level of uptake by the Barbadian public. While he was unable to give specific figures related to what was left of the vaccines recently received, he noted that they had a very short frame for use of about two weeks, earlier this month. He also explained the approach the Ministry is taking regarding future procurement of COVID-19 vaccines. Meanwhile, the Acting Chief Medical Officer explained that general flu season shots are specifically administered on an annual basis. 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

Some pharmacies across the island have been seeing an increase in the number of Barbadians seeking medications for dengue, flu and gastro. Many have been flocking to Lewis Drug Mart in Rockley Christ Church. Consultant Pharmacist, David Lewis shared what he's noticed with CBC News and how his team has been navigating amidst the surge. 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 re-routing of major shipping lines to avoid attacks in the Red Sea is not expected to have a significant impact on goods imported into Barbados. This from Immediate Past President of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Anthony Branker. In recent weeks, major shipping lines like Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have been diverting vessels on the longer journey around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa to avoid drone and missile attacks by Houthi rebels. This has led to fears of increased shipping costs, which would eventually be passed on to the consumer. However Mr. Branker explains why Barbadians need not be overly concerned. He says what is of more concern is the situation in the Panama Canal. As a result of climate change, the canal has been experiencing low water levels, causing congestion as ships attempt to pass through safely. Mr. Branker says while there's no need for alarm at this stage, if it continues in the long-run, the country could start to feel the impacts. 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 Barbadians will be given the opportunity to learn cutting edge artificial intelligence tools. The AI course by Protexxa is part of a joint effort with the Ministry of Education and several overseas agencies to provide new job avenues for citizens. Academic Director of Protexxa Ryan Thompson tells CBC's Morning Report, Government has set a goal of training two thousand people. Loans for the two-and-a-half months of training are being facilitated through the Student Revolving Loan Fund. Senior Loans and Collections Officer Allan Farmer, explains why artificial intelligence was selected. 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

Police Commissioner Richard Boyce says they are looking into the complaint from a viral video of poor customer service from the police. A young woman claims the phone was disconnected in her ear when she tried to report a shooting which caused injury to her mother in the Pine. In an interview with the CBC News, he says they have reviewed the video and are investigating. Commissioner Boyce added that the Barbados Police Service has a customer service training programme in place for officers. 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 Association of Masqueraders is hoping to have an award named in honour of late band leader, Gwyneth Squires. Speaking following news of her passing, association President Jason Thompson, confirmed discussions in this regard have been ongoing for some time. 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 speciality blend has taken its place on the local wines and spirits landscape. It's West Coast Rum Punch, the brainchild of veteran barman Edwin Vaughan. Trevor Thorpe sat down with the rum punch specialist for the Business Report.

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Veteran bandleader Gwyneth Squires, who passed away today, has been remembered as the grandmother of masquerade in Barbados. Wendy Burke tells us the condolences have been steadily coming and many say her mark on the art of costuming will never be forgotten. 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

Former MP Mark Williams passed away today at the age of 83. Family, friends and colleagues spoke to CBC News as they remembered him. 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

It was back-to-back titles for Jason 'Pipey' Parris when the Kirk Humphrey St. Michael South Christmas Road Tennis Competition concluded yesterday. Our Ann-Marie Burke 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

Linda Taglialatela arrived in Barbados eight years ago to begin the job as United States Ambassador to this country and the Eastern Caribbean, feeling “a little overwhelmed” about the mission she was about to undertake. She leaves Barbados, on January 1, with a sense of satisfaction about what she has accomplished on behalf of her country and the record of being “the longest serving modern-day US Ambassador in the western hemisphere.” Taglialatela talks about how her stint here has shaped her. (Video by Jameel Springer) #Barbados #BarbadosNews #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #NationBarbados #TheSourceMatters

Barbados' newest Master of the High Court has been sworn in. Roger Barker took the oath this morning at State House, before acting president the very Reverend Dean Jeffrey Gibson. The occasion was witnessed by his family and acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Alliston Seale. Barker, who has been in the legal field for over two decades, has been giving an overview of the new role. Barker is humbled by the appointment and is happy to be another outstanding citizen to emerge from the Greens St. George community. 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

Barbadians are being told there's no need to panic, despite the circulation of a number of viral illnesses in key tourism source markets. That's the message from Director of the Centre for Biosecurity Studies at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Kirk Douglas. He was speaking to CBC's Morning Report about JN.1, the newest COVID-19 variant of interest identified by the World Health Organisation. In addition to COVID-19, people are also contracting the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). As people gather over the holiday period, Dr. Douglas is offering advice on what steps they can take to protect especially the most vulnerable. 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

Local cultural practitioners are working to create a greater appreciation for the festival of Kwanzaa. This year marks 57 years that the event marked between December 26 and January 1 has been celebrating family, community and culture. Locally, several of events have been planned including a parade in the Haynesville St. James community this afternoon. Speaking on Mornin' Barbados, Cultural Practitioner Ireka Jelani says Kwanza promotes several principles including unity. 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 People Empowerment and Elder Affairs is dismissing social media claims that Government was tardy in its distribution of welfare cheques. Minister Kirk Humphrey stressed that far from that December welfare cheques were sent ahead of time, late November and early December. He says this work was done in the face of staffing constraints. 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

Morning Report | Mornin' Barbados - December 27, 2023 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

A local agriculturalist wants to see a more ecological approach to land management in Barbados going into the new year. This suggestion from radio talk show host George Gill of Project Live Earth. He wants authorities to plan out the land utilising techniques which would exploit more of the difficult hilly terrain to reinvigorate those lands and by extension local agriculture. Mr. Gill says alot of ideas can be adopted from what already obtains in other jurisdictions. He says he wants to be optimistic about agriculture coming out of the recent COP 28 governmental meeting. 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

If you happened to pass by the Newton roundabout during the holidays, the mounds of coconut shells may have arrested your attention. One of the vendors there Ryan Jean Baptiste responded to questions regarding the piles of shells. 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