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Government's public sector transformation programme is bearing fruit. Word of this came from Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn at the end of the International Monetary Fund visit to Barbados this week. He said the transformation from of the National Insurance Scheme had taken place and gave 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

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The Right Excellent Robyn Rihanna Fenty has returned home for the official launch party of Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin and Fenty Eau de Parfum in Barbados and the Caribbean. The superstar spoke with our Krystal Hoyte about what it means to finally bring her brands home despite challenges. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Barbadians are being encouraged to resolve conflicts with peaceful solutions. However, there's a school of thought which suggests exposure to martial arts as a discipline can assist. Recently some teachers and students received training in how to deal with those situations where a confrontation is unavoidable. They learned, among other things, how to disarm without causing harm. Our Wendy Burke was among that group. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

The chicken shortage is already negatively impacting fast food restaurants with at least one of them having to close half of its outlets. Trevor Thorpe reports. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has given Government until tomorrow to pay monies owed to those in the fishing industry in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. He says following the passing of the Category 5 hurricane on July 1, Government stated boat owners would be entitled to a $2,000 subsidy for three months starting September, while fishermen and vendors would receive $1,500 each. Mr. Thorne says he wrote to the Chief Fisheries Officer on November 1, which has not been acknowledged to date, and produced a two page letter. He was speaking during a press conference at the Opposition Leader's Office, where he initially gave a deadline of next Thursday for payment. However, after consultation with fisherfolk present at the press conference Mr. Thorne changed the deadline to tomorrow. He has called on Government to extend the allowance for affected fisherfolk for December and into January 2025. Mr. Thorne says if the payments are not delivered, he and his team are prepared to release figures of other sectors that received subsidies. Meanwhile, Minister of the Environment and National Beautification, and the Green and Blue Economy Adrian Forde has cleared up the matter of payments. He says Government took a policy decision post Hurricane Beryl to provide a Business Interruption Benefit to boat owners, captains and crew who depend solely on fisheries for their incomes, and have since paid out over one million dollars. The Minister says those people receiving weekly or monthly salaries and entitled to unemployment benefits were taken off the list of those affected. Those who remained on the list after that, were invited to register so as to allow for disbursement of payments. He says the process has started, but some challenges were encountered along the way, as a result of incorrect or missing information, and incomplete forms. Additionally, Minister Forde says payments have also been disbursed by cheque to those who were experiencing challenges with opening bank or credit union accounts, or whose accounts are dormant. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

The Barbados Workers Union is reporting significant strides in addressing critical issues affecting BICO employees. BWU Legal Officer Alexandria Thomas says key issues related to health and safety, as well as wages, salaries, and allowances are being worked on following intense conciliation talks involving the union, BICO's management and the Labour Department. Ms. Thomas adds the resolution process shows progress can be made when workers unite. On Wednesday October 16, BICO workers withheld their labour as a result of ongoing concerns that were not addressed by the company. Following three days of intense talks, a breakthrough was achieved and on Saturday, October 19 the workers went back on the job. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

One of the funniest content creators in the Caribbean recently visited Barbados and whilst here, we felt like we had to take that opportunity to interview @certified_sampson. Since using the social media handle Certified Sampson, the Trinidadian has amassed over a million followers on TikTok, 559,000 YouTube subscribers and 823,000 on Instagram and recently started his Certified Scoop ice cream business. This is part one of our chat with him! Stay tuned for the second part later. (Video by Jameel Springer) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews

The National School Nutrition Policy appears to be gaining ground. This as more Barbadian students have been opting to quench their thirst with water, instead of sweet drinks. The update from Education Officer with Responsibility for Healthy Initiatives in Schools, Hedda Phillips-Boyce. She was speaking as the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados in partnership with Ross University, presented four schools with water coolers. The donation marks the continuation of a push by the Muslim community to ensure all public primary and secondary schools have coolers. Associate Dean for External Affairs for Ross University, Dr. Rhonda McIntyre, says the donation is intended to help address the growing concern of obesity among the youth. Rock Christian, Eden Lodge Primary, Queen's College and St. George Secondary are the schools benefitting from the donation. Principal of Eden Lodge Primary, Deborah Stoute-Burke, was among the schools' leaders on hand to offer thanks. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency has raised its concerns regarding the failure of communications when the region is impacted by severe weather systems. Executive Director, Elizabeth Riley suggests countries are yet to learn their lessons on communication. Ms. Riley told the Ivan + 20 Policy Dialogue several lessons were learnt from Hurricane Ivan and its impact on member states. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Minister of Home Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams is stressing the importance of early warning systems, especially during the hurricane season. Despite the official start of the season being June 1st, he says Barbados has sought to ensure all of its readiness procedures are in place from May 1. He has praised the Barbados Meteorological Service and its staff under director, Sabu Best saying the Prime Minister has ensured money is invested in the department. Minister Abrahams was among the panel for an Ivan Plus 20 Policy Dialogue - part of the 14th Meeting of the Council of Ministers of CEDMA in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. 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 are plans to launch a developers hub in Barbados next year. The announcement from Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology, Marsha Caddle. She says among the areas of focus will be technology which improves the lives of people with disabilities. 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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Over the last few weeks Barbados has been dealing with a chicken shortage. Empty supermarket shelves and the temporary closure of at least one fast food restaurant, have caused Barbadians to complain about the scarcity of one of their favourite meats. On this episode of In the Know, we hear from Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, Indar Weir who says he will not shy away from importing chicken as a solution, even as one of Barbados' manufacturers Amir Juman says more local support is needed. We'll also find out from Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society James Paul what challenges poultry producers are facing. All this and more on In The Know with Krystal Hoyte. Subscribe to CBC Barbados: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 #CBCTV8 #InTheKnow #Chicken #CBCNews

It's that time again when we shine the spotlight on the Play of the Week in the Prime Minister's Cup. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Former queens Chargers avenged their knockout semi-final loss to Wow Foundation as they began the Goddard Enterprises Limited Division One Volleyball League with an impressive victory, when the new season served off at the Wildey Gymnasium. Here's a look at that game and the others played on the opening night. Our Ann-Marie Burke has more. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Harrison College secured the Boys' title, while St. Michael School captured the Girls' crown when the Dasani-Powerade BSSAC Cross Country Finals took place today at Deighton Griffith. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce reports. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities