There is concern about an explosion of renal disease in  Barbados in the last few years. According to the Acting Chief Operations Officer at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH)  Anthony Harris, three new dialysis patients are admitted weekly. He says there are 164 patients on record at the QEH and an additional 60 outsourced to Sils Dialysis Barbados and the St John Polyclinic.  He was speaking during a donation of two more dialysis machines to the QEH's artificial kidney unit by the Barbados International Business Association Charity in honour of the late Ben Arrindell.  President of BIBA Marlon Yarde says this is their second donation of dialysis machines to the QEH. It is valued at over 85 thousand dollars, bringing their contribution to the artificial kidney unit to over $200,000.  This is made possible with funds raised through the BIBA Charity Ben Arrindell International Golf Classic. This year's fundraiser comes off on November 1 at the golf club at Durant's, Christ Church. 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 #Health #RenalDisease

Issues involving the teaching profession and the conduct of lawyers were among the areas raised at last evening's Christ Church Speaks. The meeting was held at the Foundation School. 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 #Lawyer #Teaching

The Government has added a new tool to boost its  “One Family Programme” Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey, says  Barbadians can now make direct monetary donations to the effort designed to help vulnerable families.  He made the disclosure during the programme's food drive at Warrens Car Park. Anesta Henry 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 #Donations #Families

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Attorney General Dale Marshall has addressed concerns about the quality of service provided by some lawyers. He says the Legal Profession Act is being amended to tighten the rules and make these professionals more accountable to their clients. According to Mr Marshall, the Bar Association is expected to complete its review of the amendments before yearend. He made it clear that the Government nor the Barbados Bar Association condones misconduct on the part of lawyers. 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 #Laywer #Attorney

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has welcomed the news that Barbados has received an upgrade from the American credit rating agency, Fitch Incorporated. Fitch revealed this week that it had moved the island's long-term foreign currency issuer default rating from 'B to 'B Plus '. Ms Mottley says the upgrade improves the ability to do more. The Prime Minister's comments came during last evening's “Christ Church Speaks,” which was held at the Foundation School. 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 #Credit#CreditRating

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The reported bed bug problem at Parkinson Memorial School is not a public health threat. This assurance is coming from acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Arthur Phillips who tells CBC News officers from his Ministry have visited the Pine St. Michael-based institution to investigate the matter. He says the Ministry's visit is not unusual since it usually responds to queries, including at schools. Meanwhile, Parkinson's Board Chairman Ian Stewart says following a meeting with teachers at the Barbados Community College today, urgent action will be taken to resolve the environmental issues at the institution. 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' upgrade from the American credit rating agency, Fitch Incorporated has been welcomed by economist, Avinash Persaud. The island's long-term foreign currency issuer default rating has been moved to 'B' from 'B+'. Mr. Persaud, former advisor to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, says Government's finances continue to improve adding that it has now entered into a period of watching. Only recently, the Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados stated the country was awaiting the verdict from top credit rating agencies that were assessing the viability of the nation's investments. Mr. Persaud, who is now Special Advisor to the President of the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, says the upgrade would make Barbados an attractive place for investments. 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

Regulations are coming to address safety issues at some job sites particularly those involving heights. Minister of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector Colin Jordan says they are necessary to protect workers from injuries and even death. Anesta Henry has that story. 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

CAM Smart Assurance Heat Basketball Club has earned a promotion to the BABA Premier League after winning their division one best-of-three finals series 2-0 over VJ Carrington Building and Maintenance Challengers. CBC's Ann Marie Burke reports on game two, which was played at BCC. 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 Community College narrowly defeated the St. Michael School when the Co-Operator's General Insurance NSC Under-19 Basketball competition got underway this week. Playing at the BCC Gym, the hosts won by two points in a keenly contested encounter. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce reports. 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 Prime Minister's Cup is now at the knockout stage, and in this phase we will be highlighting the star moments on the field. Here's the Play of the Week. 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 (BWU) is throwing its support behind BICO employees who are off the job on Wednesday. BWU negotiator Alexandria Thomas said the work stoppage was “in response to several issues which have been happening throughout the last couple of years”. She listed environmental concerns, health and safety issues and a breakdown in wage negotiations which have been taking place for some time. (Video by Reco Moore)

On Tuesday October 15, classes were halted at Eden Lodge Primary School after environmental issues in the form of a pungent odour caused teaching at the school to stop on Tuesday. Narada Thorington, the Public Relations Officer for the school's PTA, spoke to media about the situation. (Video by Jameel Springer)

Barbados thrashed the Bahamas 6-2 at the Wildey Turf tonight to secure their fourth straight competitive win. That win came courtesy of braces by captain Andre Applewhaite and midfielder Sheran Hoyte while Niall Reid Stephen and Omani Leacock also scored. For Bahamas, striker Brandon Adderley and an own goal from Nicole Brathwaite were the scorers. This win was Barbados’ largest margin of victory since a 7-1 win over Anguilla in 2006. (Video by Jonteau Coppin) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews

Barbados went into their final CONCACAF Nations League C match against the Bahamas in fine form, having won their three previous matches including a 3-2 win in the reverse fixture. Those three consecutive wins left the Tridents on top of the table, having scored 11 goals and conceding just twice. Our journalists Dwayne Gibbs (left) and Josue Ramirez Nelson (right) spoke pre match to predict what lay in store for the national team and their home support. (Video by Jonteau Coppin)

Barbados led 3-2 against the Bahamas at half time on October 15th during their CONCACAF Nations League C match which took place at the Wildey Turf, Barbados. Our multimedia journalists Dwayne Gibbs (left) and Josue Ramirez Nelson (right) discussed how they felt the game was going during that half of football which produced five goals, a yellow card and of course a mini brawl. (Video by Jonteau Coppin)

The newly installed High Commissioner of Canada to Barbados, Brenda Wills intends to work to build on existing ties between the island and her country. She says there's always room to do more to boost two-way trade. She recently presented her credentials to the President the Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason and has already met with Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley. The High Commissioner was a guest on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados. 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

Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, Indar Weir is reporting high interest for photovoltaics (PV) and wind turbine Projects on island. He says marginal lands allowed to go fallow are now being targeted. The revelation was made during a forum for Small Island Developing States at the ongoing World Food Forum in Italy. He says the queue is long for renewable energy in agriculture. He touted the benefits including a reduction in the overall energy costs along with the heavy reliance on fossil fuels. Mr. Weir adds opportunities also exist in the region for investments in irrigation. 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