The local farming community is reporting tonight that it did not have the best of years. That's the word from Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society James Paul. He says the year was extremely difficult due to weather changes which caused a shortage in supplies. Mr. Paul also listed some of the other situations that caused challenges but applauded the industry for showing resilience this year. He says for 2024 he hopes things will be better. Mr. Paul also hopes that a state of the art vet lab can be introduced for the agricultural sector. 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 local charity has come forward this Christmas to give some residents of the Thelma Vaughn Memorial Home a happy holiday season. The charity is named 'Kids Helping Kids' which began in February this year. Shekira Boxill is the driving force behind the charity and she says that Christmas is meant to be a happy time and everyone deserves to feel that way regardless of their situation. 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

Prepare to wait. That's the warning being given to all Barbadians attending the Queen Elizabeth Hospital at this time with non-life-threatening injuries. According to QEH Communications Specialist Shane Sealy, the Hospital is once again experiencing a surge in the number of patients presenting themselves to the Accident and Emergency Department for treatment. Mr. Sealy says just this morning 38 people walked in to be seen by doctors. He says this current situation on top of what obtains has led to a backlog resulting in an increase wait time in the department. Mr. Sealy maintains that Barbadians have the option of visiting the 24-hour Winston Scott Polyclinic at Jemmotts Lane, St. Michael for treatment or a private general practitioner of their choice. 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

Despite the high demand for spaces, it will be pretty much impossible for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to accommodate more medical interns each year. Honorary Consultant and Internship Coordinator, Dr. Clyde Cave says the facility has been offering spaces to 36 interns. However, he adds it is capped at that figure to maintain the quality of the programme. Acknowledging the competitive nature of the programme, Dr. Cave shared this advice with aspiring doctors and prospective applicants. 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

Dr. Paul Ragoobar is the Queen Elizabeth Hospital's Intern of the Year for 2022 to 2023. Dr. Ragoobar, along with four others, Drs. Shaliza Ali, Clementine Forter-Chee-A-Tow, Toni Osbourne and Latisha Edwards were celebrated in a short Internship Awards ceremony at the QEH. Director of Medical Services Anthony Harris encouraged them to uphold the tenets of medicine and advance the profession. 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

Barbadian top tennis doubles player, Haydn Lewis, has been honoured by the International Tennis Federation for his contribution as a player to the Davis Cup. Lewis, who started his career in 2002, was recently presented with an award for reaching 50 Davis Cup ties. The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis, and is contested annually between teams from over 140 countries. Speaking to CBC Sports, Lewis, who has a 26/20 win/loss record, says he hopes the award will be an inspiration for the young crop of tennis players in Barbados. Barbados' non-playing Davis Cup Captain Damien Applewhaite congratulated Lewis on his milestone. 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

Remember this name - Anna Greenidge. She's a rising Barbadian star gifted in singing and acting. This Christmas, she's breaking into the movie market in a yuletide production and, possibly, opening doors for other talented local and Caribbean artistes. Stacey Russell tells us 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

While fish appear to be in short supply currently, there seem to be plenty of other meats available. We hear more in this Krystal Hoyte report. 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 viral video suggesting locally-produced Farmer's Choice hams were being sold in the US cheaper than in Barbados has prompted a response from the producers. Goddard Enterprises Limited, the parent company for Hipac, which is responsible for the Farmer's Choice brand, says the claim is not true. Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Mouttet says unfortunately a lot of misinformation has gone into circulation about the venture in recent days, including the notion that the hams sold in America are produced in Barbados. The second piece of incorrect information in the video relates to the price comparison. Meanwhile, the senior executive explains that the initiative in the US was actually a trial to test the market and it has proven to be very successful. He says despite the misinformation that was spread on social media, all of the hams in the New York and New Jersey markets have sold out and they are already looking towards next year to increase the level of production to coincide with different holidays and major events. 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 Water Authority is rolling out some measures to alleviate some of the problems its customers are having with muddy water from the Bowmanston Pumping Station. This was revealed during a news conference. Director of Engineering Charles Leslie, says they will be making some changes to lessen the hardship of customers served by Bomanston. A shift in the weather pattern resulting in heavy rainfall over a short period is being blamed for the heavy turbidity. Technical Advisor to the BWA board, Dr. John Mwansa listed several St. John communities ranging from Clifton Hall to Pool from which the runoff water enters the cave at Bowmanston and impacts the water supply. The BWA will be creating a special management area to which farmers will be asked to comply. 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

Deputy Dean, Outreach at the UWI and Vice Chair of the NCD Commission Dr. Kenneth Connell, says it would be wise for Barbadians to check their health status for any issues related to hypertension or diabetes, before indulging in the many things on offer to eat and drink over the Christmas holidays. He made the comment during an interview with CBC News. 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 senior medical practicioner has revealed that breast cancer continues to be a key area of concern for officials at the QEH. This from Consultant General and Breast Surgeon, and Lecturer in General Surgery at the UWI Cave Hill Campus, Dr. Dale Springer during an appearance on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados, where it was revealed that the QEH has received a substantial donation from an anonymous donor. Dr. Springer says it is important for donations to be made to the Hospital. He identified some of the equipment that the donation will help the QEH to acquire in its fight against breast cancer. 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

Agriculture Minister Indar Weir has given reassurances that efforts are ongoing to ensure that former workers of the Barbados Agricultural Management Company, BAMC, get all monies that are due to them by today. This follows the recent wind-up of operations at the BAMC, ahead of its transition into new private sector-led ownership. The Minister says talks are set to resume with the unions next week, on the details of the new way forward. 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

In this the season of giving, the island's major health care facility has been gifted almost half a million dollars from an anonymous donor. The announcement from Communications Specialist with the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Shane Sealy, during today's edition of Mornin' Barbados on CBC TV8. 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

Kaipo Marshall and Stephen Slocombe will meet to decide this year's Barbados Tennis Association men's top eight champion. Slocombe defeated arch-rival and Barbados Davis Cup teammate Xavier Lawrence 6-3, 6-1 in their semi-final match. While, Marshall advanced to the final with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over American Robert Hayden last night at the Wildey Tennis Centre. CBC's Ann-Marie Burke report. 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 nineteen-point plan has been formulated as Barbados moves towards enhancing technical and innovative capacity in the transformation of agrifood systems. Tanzanian international food expert Yahya Mgawe made the revelation during a workshop in the conference room of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security. It is part of a UN Food and Agricultural Organisation project, of which Barbados is to receive US $0.5 million with three other small island developing states (SIDS) Africa and the Pacific. The UN FOA's Fishery and Aquaculture Officer Dr. Yvette Diei Ouadi told the workshop, steady progress is being made with the project and Government should sign papers in May next year. 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 22, 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

Adrianus Ton Vlugman donned the trademark red and white outfit of Santa Claus for a day out on Tuesday. He did not need the additional long white beard as he has his own. Vlugman is originally from the Netherlands, but has been living in Barbados for 37 years. Each year around this time he takes to the road on his Harley-Davidson and he did just that on Tuesday. Here, he is in Wildey, St Michael, where he paused to greet curious onlookers who were fascinated by his tropical touch to Saint Nicholas. (Video by Sandy Pitt)

Advice that while the holidays are about making merry with food, drink and socialising, health precautions still need to be taken. Wendy Burke tells us a dietician and a doctor are warning about excesses and that viruses including COVID-19 are still around. 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

Barbados Ambassador to Brazil Tonika Sealy-Thompson says the Barbados Language Centre plays a role in attracting people to these shores. The Ambassador who is also on the board of the centre says being bilingual prepared her for the international role she now operates in. She added that the ability of Barbadians to speak languages and teach English drives people here. Principal of the Barbados Community College Annette Alleyne believes that teaching children another language from primary school can help in the country's transformation. Students were awarded for outstanding student French, German, Italian and Spanish, helpfulness, and deportment. Most Outstanding first-year student was Jazz Watson and the Grace Pilgrim trophy for Best All-Round student was Shalisha Taylor. 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