Mornin' Barbados - November 06, 2024 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 four semi-finalists in the Battle of the Cats out-a-season basketball competition have been settled, after the round-robin phase ended at the Barbados Community College gym. Cougars finished in first place with a perfect 5-0 record, after an 86-76 victory over Lions, while Jaguars ended in 3rd place with a 2-3 record after tasting defeating against the Panthers. CBC's Damien Best reports. The match-ups for the semis will be Cougars vs Lions, and 2nd-placed Pumas against Jaguars. Game one of the best of three semi-final series is tonight at the Wildey Gym. 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 region's best young gymnasts are heading to Jamaica for the inaugural CARIFTA championships set for later this month. Barbados' team has been hard at work training in preparation for the competition. 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

Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill says the return of the direct American Airlines flight from JFK Airport in New York, is part of the strategy of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. and his Ministry to increase airlift into Barbados, especially from the US. He is hopeful the service can be maintained after the winter season. 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

American Airlines and Barbados have shared a relationship for almost five decades. Today, AA restarted its daily non-stop flights from John F Kennedy Airport in New York to Bridgetown. This is expected to bolster tourism numbers as the country heads into its festivities for We Gatherin' 2025. Rachelle Agard filed this report. 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

Barbados' tourism infrastructure is in for a major boost with several new hotels set to open their doors in the next few years. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill made the announcement as he addressed an audience of tourism partners, at a London-based reception to launch World Travel Market 2024. Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. Andrea Franklin, who is attending her first World Travel Market as CEO after seven months in the role, is sharing her gratitude and vision for the future. 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

Scores of Barbadians were left without electricity this afternoon. Some in the Pine, St. Michael area were left scampering and shocked as a transformer exploded on a pole just outside the Parkinson Memorial School. A resident who gave her name as Anansa, says she was at home when the ground suddenly began shaking. Another resident says he was in bed watching the US Elections, and thought the noise was an earthquake. CBC received reports from customers experiencing outages in Christ Church, St. Philip, St. George, St. Michael, St. Thomas and St. John. A release from the Barbados Light & Power says following investigations, a fault was found at St. Barnabas on the 24 kV line. Power has already been restored to some customers, but crews continue to work on safely restoring power to those still impacted as soon as possible. Customers were also urged to lodge all emergency reports to 626-9000. 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

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Works, Dr. Romel Springer, wants better access for people with disabilities living in rural districts. Dr. Springer, who is the Member of Parliament for St. Andrew, says people in wheelchairs, for instance, find it difficult to manoeuvre because of the topography of the land. 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

Senior Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Dr. William Duguid says the Resolution to take note of the National Policy for Improving the Lives of Persons with Disabilities is timely and he looks forward to the proposed legislation. He voiced his full support for the policy. Minister Duguid says members of the disabled community possess talent. 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

A recent ruling by the Fair Trading Commission brings some elements of consumer protection, but it offers limited relief for Barbadians grappling with rising costs. This is according to Executive Director of the Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) Maureen Holder. In a decision dated October 29, the FTC approved the Barbados Light & Power's application to use the fuel clause adjustment to recover rental and operations costs of 11 megawatts of temporary aggreko generator units, as the company's gas turbine unit 4 is unexpectedly out of commission. The estimated total monthly cost is $856,046, which will result in a modest increase, as the cost is passed on to the consumer. Ms. Holder says the rental of the generators was for an anticipated temporary surge in demand for a specified activity like the ICC T-20 Men's Cricket World Cup. And she says the timing of the FTC's decision is puzzling given the decision is coming four months after the conclusion of the World Cup, raising doubts as to whether or not consumers shoulder the rental costs for generators that they are unlikely to benefit from. 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 outcome of the US Presidential election is being closely monitored in Barbados and the region. Political analyst Peter Wickham says a Kamala Harris victory will auger well for the Caribbean compared to the foreign isolationism policy of the previous Donald Trump-led term. He says the world too will suffer if Trump is re-elected. Mr. Wickham was speaking on Q100.7FM's programme, Let's Talk About It. 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

Members of the Small Business Association are being cautioned not to click on any links in emails purporting to be from the SBA, asking for personal and financial information. SBA's Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Lynette Holder says she does not know if there is any correlation between a recent government entity being hacked and the emails. However, she notes members started receiving emails immediately after that incident. The CEO states the Data Protection Legislation does not allow for the sharing of members' data to third-party individuals or institutions. Dr. Holder says in this month's SBA webinar scheduled for two weeks' time, they will be highlighting the need for cybersecurity and bringing a more comprehensive awareness to their members. 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 Hierarchy of the Barbados Police Association is in full support of Government instituting a new retirement age. Word of this from President Inspector Wendley Carter. In another section of the media, Attorney General Dale Marshall stated Government was considering allowing officers of the Barbados Police Service to retire before the national retirement age of 67. Inspector Carter explains before it became mandatory for officers to retire at 67, officers were allowed to retire at 55. However, they would have had to accept a reduced pension. Inspector Carter also expressed concerns over a vast exit of officers should the new age become a reality. He says TBPS will now have to ensure succession planning to ensure that critical areas within the law enforcement agency are not left empty. Inspector Carter says recruitment will also need to play a critical part going forward, and a reservist system similar to that of the Barbados Defence Force will work. 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

Plant Lyfe is making eating out for veggie lovers in Barbados easier. That's how Chef Allison Burnham described the vegan restaurant during a recent tasting soiree ceremony at Hayman's Market, St. Peter. She told a mixed group it was the answer to several questions from the public. Trevor Thorpe was there and filed this 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

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With mere hours to go before the end of the final full day of campaigning in the US Presidential Election, it's still being called a close race. The two candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent today in what's considered battleground states. Joining us now for some insights on tomorrow is political scientist and pollster, Peter Wickham. 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 People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey spoke glowingly about the relationship between Barbados and the United Nations at this morning’s XVI Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean which was taking place at Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle Resort in St Philip. (Video by Jameel Springer) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley was in a conversational mood earlier today when she was speaking during the XVI Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean which was taking place at Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle Resort in St Philip. She was discussing how the threat of crises such as a climate crisis or a pandemic affects nations such as Barbados and the ability of those governing to adequately deal with matters such as national poverty. (Video by Jameel Springer) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews

Barbados' healthcare system is about to benefit from an injection of 155 nurses from Ghana. They arrived on the island yesterday and were greeted by officials from the Ministry of Health. Anesta Henry has the 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