Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith is calling on corporate Barbados to help sponsor national activities to commemorate the country's Independence. He says there is always a need for additional sponsorship to go towards the hosting of events, as he commended Sagicor Life Inc. for sponsoring the Lighting Ceremony for the past 28 years. Minister Griffith made the appeal while accepting the sponsorship cheque for this year's Sagicor Life Inc. Lighting Ceremony from the title sponsor. Assistant Vice President of Alternate and Digital Channels at Sagicor Life Inc. Carolyn Shepherd says they are pleased to continue sponsoring the national event. Under the theme 'Celebrating Our Communities: Re-engaging, Re-igniting, Re-imagining', this year's ceremony will take place this Friday at National Heroes Square, the City, from 5:30 p.m. As Barbados honours US Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm's 100th birthday, the Community Independence Secretariat has agreed to have the Lighting Ceremony extended to the Shirley Chisholm Primary School, Vauxhall, Christ Church. The Head Boy and Girl from the school will be flicking the switch at the event. 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

While acknowledging the need for more disabled parking spots, Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey says there should be greater enforcement against those who park in these spaces. He raised the matter in Parliament during Debate on a Resolution on the National Policy for Improving the Lives of Persons with Disabilities. 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

Work on the Alma Parris Memorial Secondary School has been completed. This was revealed by Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Works Santia Bradshaw in the House of Assembly, as she contributed to Debate on the Resolution on the National Policy for Improving the Lives of Persons with Disabilities. Last month, Minister of Education Kay McConney announced the Speightstown, St. Peter-based institution will reopen January 2025 as the need for special needs education has increased significantly. 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

Acting Deputy Chief Education Officer Julia Beckles addressed concerns regarding a mold infestation at the St Paul's Primary and confirmed that teachers would be allowed to address the private contractor who investigated the outbreak. Prior to her arrival at the school, teachers protested over a mold infestation at the Brittons Cross Road, St. Michael school which they said contributed to a spate of illnesses among the staff. (Video by Josue Ramirez Nelson)

Barbadians are being encouraged to take advantage of the United Kingdom's fully funded Chevening Scholarship to pursue higher education. Chevening Officer, Annette Miller says they've been a decline in applications from Barbadians but it's a fantastic opportunity. President of the Chevening Alumni Association Danielle Howell, who has benefitted from the Scholarship, says it's an immersive experience and is urging Barbadians to apply before applications close next week. 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

Barbados' economy has grown by 3.9% in the first nine months of this year. Governor of the Central Bank Dr. Kevin Greenidge made the revelation during the latest review of Barbados' economy for January to September 2024. The growth, according to Dr. Greenidge, was driven by strong tourism performance. Inflation trended downwards along with a fall in unemployment. Dr. Greenidge says Barbados' reserves reached a record high for any September period. He further added Barbados is expected to record 3.8% growth by the end of 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

Member of Parliament for St. Phillip North Dr. Sonia Browne is calling for expanded or additional facilities to diagnose and treat children with disablites. Dr. Browne was speaking during Debate on a resolution to approve the National Policy for Improving the Lives of Persons 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

Consideration is being given to increasing the fines for motorists who indiscriminately park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities. That's according to disabilities advocate and Member of Parliament for St. James North, Edmund Hinkson. Mr. Hinkson says the proposal has been sent to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Santia Bradshaw. Mr. Hinkson was speaking during Debate on a resolution to approve the National Policy for Improving the Lives of Persons with Disabilities. He says the plan is to meet with insurance companies again, to discuss challenges affecting members of the community in this regard. 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

Top United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) officials arrived on the island yesterday ahead of the 16th Ministerial Forum on Development in Latin America and the Caribbean. UNPD's Administrator Achim Steiner, Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Michelle Muschett, as well as other members of the UNPD Contingent are here to participate in the forum, which starts today and ends on Friday, November 1. There was a meet and greet with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds, in the Grace Adam's Suite at the Grantley Adams International Airport. Mr. Steiner says he is pleased to be in Barbados, which has been sounding its voice on the global stage. The forum, which is a space to discuss opportunities to build resilience against future shocks that continue to challenge development in the region, is expected to have over 150 participants, including more than 20 government delegations. Welcoming the UNDP's Delegation and others to the island, Minister Symmonds says Barbados is proud to help host the forum. The forum will be held at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord's Castle. 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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Cougars are now the sole leaders of the Battle of the Cats basketball competition, after they defeated Pumas in a top-of-the-table clash at BCC. Meanwhile in the other match of the double header, Jaguars got their first win of the contest by inflicting the first defeat on Lions. 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

Newly promoted Wow Foundation scored a major upset last night when the Goddard Enterprises Limited Senior Volleyball Knockout semi-finals were staged at the Wildey Gym. Foundation marched into the Women's final after knocking out Chargers and will now face UWI Blackbirds. The Men's final will be between perennial finalists, defending champions Deacons and Chargers. 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

Barbados' culinary creativity was on full display at Liquid Gold, the finale of this year's Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc's Food and Rum Festival. The crème de la crème of local chefs and mixologists pulled out all the stops to tantilise the tastebuds of Barbadians and tourists alike, at the Concorde Experience. Rachelle Agard has that story. 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

Two of Barbados' attractions have entered into a management partnership to boost numbers and the bottom line. Hunte's Gardens will now be managed by Chukka Adventure Caribbean which runs Harrison's Cave. Our Rachelle Agard 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

Government is looking to tackle the retrofitting of its buildings by January next year. Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Ryan Straughn says even the Parliament Buildings need to be changed. He says discussions have been ongoing with the National Disabilities Unit. 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

Joy Ann Grannum, the mother of 22-year-old Jakobi Grannum, who was killed in a police-involved shooting at Odessa McClean Drive on October 11, expressed her frustration after being denied authorization to hold a vigil in his memory. She talks about the various issues involved in getting permission from the Barbados Police Service. (Video by Jameel Springer) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados

Small island developing states have another seat at the table in major global discussions. This is as a result of the Appointment of Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology, Marsha Caddle, to the Digital Innovation Board of the International Telecommunications Union. The appointment was annouced during a meeting of the Board in Malta. This Board provides expertise and advocates for projects which foster digital innovation and entrepreneurship at all levels. One key strategy used by the Board is the establishment of digital transformation labs and digital acceleration centres globally. In these centres, developers and technologists collaborate to solve problems and build innovation spaces to develop the digital economy. Minister Caddle declared that Barbados was ready to advance in the area of innovation and the provision of spaces where people could test problem solving ideas. The Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau, Dr. Cosmas Zavazava believes Minister Caddle's inclusion is important because it adds more expertise and the perspective of small island developing states to the discussion. Minister Caddle underscored the importance of innovation and problem solving forums to the lives of people. She reiterated her belief that innovation can be used to improve the quality of life for all. 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' Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong has lauded the relationship between Bridgetown and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, as that island marked 45 years as an independent nation. Ambassador Comissiong acknowledged the closeness of the two nations, noting they are bound together in several spheres. The Ambassador, who is Vincentian-born, says the connection goes way back to the 1700's. He was speaking during the Conversation on CARICOM segment of Mornin' Barbados. Vincentians who call Barbados home observed and celebrated their 45th year of political Independence in "Vincy Town" in the Fairchild Street Market Village. President of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Association of Barbados, Noel Adams, expressed gratitude to Barbados for welcoming Vincentians and its assistance over the years. 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

On this World Stroke Day, Barbados has been advised understanding stroke prevention and recovery techniques are crucial to help survivors rebuild their lives. The impact on young Barbadians was also highlighted by Occupational Therapist, Jackie Agard-Spencer, who says the condition is being seen more in younger patients. She says many of the cases need individual attention and providing aftercare is a challenge. Two young survivors, Sherry Griffith-Currency and Chad Burrowes-Gill have been telling their stories as they play their part in raising awareness. They agree maintaining a positive mindset helped in the recovery. 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