By next year Barbados will know the status of its new Constitution. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says following Barbados being named a Republic three years ago, a Constitutional Reform Commission was established and has since handed its report to the President of Barbados the Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason and the Prime Minister's Office. She says as Barbados re-engages, re-ignites and re-imagines it's path forward, there is no better time than November to review this report. She says Barbadians must recognise their responsibility not only to light up Barbados, but also to light up their consciousness and sense of purpose. This as Barbados celebrates 58 years of Independence. The City of Bridgetown came alive as the switch was flipped at the annual Sagicor Life Inc. Lighting ceremony. For the first time, the switch was flipped in another location simultaneously - at the Shirley Chisholm Primary School to highlight the centennial celebrations which coincide with the island's Independence Day celebrations. 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 stand to benefit from a Ministerial Declaration adopted at the Sixteenth Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The declaration is a roadmap for transformative policy action and impactful initiatives that transcend boundaries, ultimately steering the Caribbean and Latin American region toward a more equitable and resilient future. Anesta Henry 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

Legal luminary, former Opposition Leader and BLP stalwart Sir Henry de Boulay Forde was laid to rest today following an official funeral. After a procession which covered parts of his beloved Christ Church West, family, friends, statesmen, and politicians gathered to pay tribute to a man described as selfless at the Christ Church Parish Church. He was later interred at the Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens. Our Rachelle Agard 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 in the Office of the Attorney General with Responsibility For Crime Prevention Corey Lane is cautioning Barbadians against seeking vigilante justice. He was speaking to CBC News following an incident earlier this week in which a man was chased and beaten to death after attempting to flee the scene of an accident. Mr. Lane says there can be no place for vigilantism, as Barbados is a place of law, order and justice. He added that under his remit they are looking to scale up social media monitoring to get ahead of certain situations. 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

Mental Health Consultant and Creative and Systemic Therapist, Dr. Janelle Chase-Mayers has reminded health care providers they are assets to the country and encouraged them to take care of themselves. She made the comments as outstanding students in the Division of Health Sciences were awarded prizes and pins during a ceremony at the Erdiston Teachers Training College. 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 Ministry of Education has outlined plans to de-colonise the education system. Chief Education Officer, Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw says there has still been a heavy legacy of colonialism, even though some progress has been made since emancipation to advance the education of the black population. Dr. Archer-Bradshaw says this deeply influenced educational structures, curricula and values. She pointed to partnerships with the Division of Culture and National Cultural Foundation as evidence the Ministry has been working to include heritage and cultural studies as parts of the curricula. Meanwhile, Professor Christopher Emdin from the Gordon Institute for Advanced Study, Teachers Training College, Columbia University, believes what needs to be de-colonised is schooling. 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 world's largest floating book fair and ministry on the seas, the Logos Hope is returning to Barbados this month. Logos Hope will be docked from November 13 to Decmber 9. A team is already on island making the necessary preparations ahead of the visit. Project Coordinator for Barbados, Jedida Ndong says Logos is more than just books as its crew members share fellowship. She was a guest on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados. 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

There is high demand among Barbadians for the General Nursing Programme on offer by the Barbados Community College. Principal, Annette Alleyne says the progammes in the Division of Health Sciences are among the most in demand across the BCC. She says the BCC would like to accept a larger cohort but is mindful of the need to deliver quality education and training to those who take the courses. She extended congratulations to the outstanding students in the Division of Health Sciences who were awarded prizes and pins during a ceremony at the Erdiston Teachers Training College. Among the graduates were cohorts from the Environmental Health Inspection Programme and the Community Health Nursing Programme - the first set of graduates in about a decade from the two programmes. According to Ms. Alleyne, the BCC takes pride in providing Barbados and the region with some of the best trained personnel in the health sector. She says Barbados can not afford to have a shortage of health care professionals. 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

With the start of Crime Awareness Month today, Barbados will be engaging with the youth to build awareness of crime and violence and their impact. Efforts are being led by the Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit, in collaboration with the National Peace Programme. Data Coordinator with the National Crime Prevention and Reduction Unit in the Office of the Attorney General, Yannick Stephens-Nelson says youth will be engaged through various competitions and other activities. Crime Awareness Month will be observed with the theme 'Engaging Youth to Prevent Offending and Reoffending'. Later this month, a webinar is planned where the findings of an updated recidivism study will be released. Senior Programme Officer with the Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit, Tameshia Howell revealed the study measured the level of reoffending among a cohort of inmates released from prison. 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 island's judiciary should now be better equipped to deal with matters of competition law, public procurement and customs, and trade facilitation. This forms part of a project of the 11th European Development Fund Support to Cariforum member states. It furthers the implementation of their economic partnership agreement commitments, to ensure competition remains robust under regional and international treaties. Participants will be lectured to by Professor Emeritus and former France Supreme Court Judge Frederic Jenny. The EU's Delegation to Barbados head of Cooperation David Mongollon says this training will enhance the capacity for national and regional judicial personnel to resolve competition law-related disputes. He says to date, over 13 people have benefitted from training and best practices in the subject area, with one person being awarded a scholarship for a graduate certificate in customs administration. Mr. Mongollon also says several other programmes are being implemented across the region, including the Europe Latin American and Caribbean programme of assistance against transnational organised crime in the Caribbean. 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

Sagicor Life Inc. Lighting Ceremony 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 #LightingCeremony #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities

Mornin' Barbados - November 01, 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

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Barbadian ocean rower Philip Als was recently one of three finalists nominated for the Spirit of the Caribbean Black Honour Awards in the United Kingdom. Als, who rowed into the history books and the Guinness Book of Records by becoming one of the first Barbadians to successfully cross the Atlantic in the 2003 Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Challenge along with fellow rower Randal Valdez, was recognised by Event Connoisseurs Limited for being the first Barbadian and the oldest person to row the Artic last year in the Northwest Passage Expedition. The winner of the Award was Rianna Patterson - the founder of the Dominica Dementia Foundation. 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

UWI Blackbirds and KFC Deacons easily retained their Goddard Enterprises Senior Volleyball Knockout crowns when the Women's and Men's finals were held last night at the Wildey Gymnasium. Both teams romped to straight sets victories in front of a large crowd. Our Damien Best 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

With violence a pressing issue for the Caribbean and Latin America, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is calling for collaborative effort among the countries to tackle the vexing issue as well as others. She made the call while speaking at the opening of the Sixteenth Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Anesta Henry has the 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' Minister of Energy and Business Senator Lisa Cummins has assumed the presidency of the hemispheric body Latin American Energy Organisation (OLADE). In accepting the role for 2024-2025, Senator Cummins committed the hemispheric body to ensuring that the unique and specific energy-transitioning issues facing the Caribbean are integrated fully into the work of the Organisation. She also pointed out that within OLADE, there are sub-regional differences that need to be captured within clear, defined work programmes on the way forward. Senator Cummins says conversations on countries engaged in energy transitioning, while others are experiencing energy crises, are also on the table as an important issue. This will take prominence as Senator Cummins chairs the Organisation and Ministerial Council, which is a significant contributor to the sustainable development and energy security of the region. 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 has been advised proper legislation is required for the Environmental Protection Department (EPA). The matter was highlighted during a Joint Select Committee Session on the Social Sector and the Environment on the Health Services Amendment Bill 2024. Further insight was also provided into the role and functions of the EPD. Attorney-at-law, Christine Toppin-Allahar says everyone is doing their best even with the current deficiencies. Meanwhile, the Barbados Bar Association says the Health Services Act has served Barbados, having been enacted in the late 1960s and amended several times. However, President Kaye Williams queried if the time is not right for reform or further amendments to the Act, to meet the needs of modern Barbados. 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 Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office has cautioned Barbadians not to fall victim to fraudsters hiding behind legitimate business names. Acting Registrar Tamiesha Rochester today issued a public advisory to drive home the point. Ms. Rochester went on to explain about business registration. 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 Rotary Club of Barbados has made a donation to the Barbados Diabetes Foundation, which officials say will go a long way. The $22,558.36 cheque forms part of funds collected through a $1,000,000 project undertaken by the Rotary Club for non-communicable diseases. General Manager of the Barbados Diabetes Foundation Marsha White-Hughes explains the funds will be used to purchase a much-needed autoclave to sterilise equipment used in the treatment of diabetic patients. Further, Ms. White-Hughes says there are over 60,000 diagnosed cases of people living with the NCD. She says type 2 diabetes is the biggest problem in Barbados, and encourages those over 35 to get tested. Past President of the Rotary Club, Ermine Darroux-Francis says the 2023 Bridgetown Initiative called on entities like Rotary to help stem the fight against NCDs. 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