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

The board of management of Grantley Adams Memorial School has received investigation results into the noxious odour wrong which caused the suspension of face-to-face classes. Chairman George Griffith says the team that conducted the test revealed the findings to the board on Monday and recommendations are now being taken into consideration. Mr. Griffith says while classes are currently being held online, the Ministry of Education and Principal are in the process of working out options for the continuation of school. He adds an online meeting was held with parents and guardians last week regarding the matter. 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 Barbados Junior Squash Team is back home from a successful outing at the Pan American U23 Squash Championships in Colombia. Both the boys' and girls'5 teams finished in sixth position thus securing a place for next year's Junior Pan American games in Paraguay. There was a standout performance as Khamal Cumberbatch and Darien Benn who went in unseeded but were able to make the boys' doubles finals and secure the silver. Coach Shawn Simpson said the outing was also a great learning experience. Looking ahead to next year's Pan American Games, Simpson admits there are a number of elements they have to work on. 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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Mayers named as captain of Barbados Pride Exciting West Indies all-rounder Kyle Mayers has been appointed the new captain of the Barbados Pride squad for the upcoming CG United CWI Regional Super 50 tournament, set to bowl off from October 27 to November 24. It's a relatively youthful squad, with the likes of promising top order batter Kadeem Alleyne also included. Among the selectees is wicket/keeper batsman Demetrius Richards who has been elevated to the pride set -up after impressing at the domestic level. The squad announcement was made this morning by Chairman of Selectors Henderson Broomes during a media conference at Kensington Oval. Mayers says he plans to impose an exciting brand of cricket as captain. 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

A new programme to reduce deaths from non-communicable diseases is being rolled out. Health Minister Senator Dr. The Most Honourable Jerome Walcott says parts of the process will be gradually introduced over the next few weeks. He says it comes amid concern that 80% of deaths in the island are NCD and cancer-related. Dr. Walcott made the comments as he and the National NCD Commission presented sir Trevor Hassell with a token of appreciation for his contribution to the fight against non-communicable diseases. He says through Sir Trevor, a past chairman of the NCD Commission, very important work has been done. Sir Trevor has thanked Dr. Walcott for placing NCDs in the Ministry of Health and on the National Agenda. He stresses the commission still has a role to play. 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

A collision involving two cars, one of them a hybrid, erupted into a raging inferno that blocked a major roadway today, igniting more concerns about electric vehicles that carry lithium-ion batteries. A cellphone video showed the blaze and billowing black smoke from a Toyota CHR Hybrid and a Toyota Corolla, that were involved in the accident on the main road at Sterling in St. Philip. Both vehicles were destroyed. The Barbados Fire Service responded to the fire. Acting Station Officer Charmaine Sandiford tells CBC News that after receiving the call about the blaze around 1 p.m., Two crews responded from St. John and Worthing Fire Stations, under the Command of Divisional Officer Damian Bayne. The Station Officer says the service is concerned that the CHR is the second vehicle with an ion battery to be involved in a fire in a matter of weeks. 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 is owed close to five trillion US dollars in reparations from the United Kingdom. The stunning revelation from Barbados' Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong, during the National Library Service's Lecture on Reparations. Sharika Griffith 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

Conference Chair and Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams says a packed agenda is in store the BLP Annual Conference along with exciting events at the Foundation School. Thirty-three people will be recognised by the BLP during the Cocktail Reception and Awards Ceremony come Friday. The guest speaker of the conference is Dr. Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana Political Leader and Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley will deliver her address on Saturday along with the finals of the karaoke competition. Sunday will start with a worship session along with the introduction of the BLP Executive. Mr. Abrahams added that Barbados has made significant strides under the BLP. 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 continues to lead the global climate change fight with its relatively new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process. According to Minister of Planning and Development in the Prime Minister's Office and Senior Minister in the Prime Minister's Office with Responsibility for Coordinating Infrastructural Projects Dr. William Duguid. Dr. Duguid says the EIA is an integral part of the Planning and Development Act proclaimed in December 2021, to tackle climate change frontality and explains an EIA is mandatory for certain projects or developments. He was addressing the international workshop on Strengthening Climate Resilience: Integrating Climate Services into Environmental Impact Assessment Processes in Barbados. The two-day workshop is being hosted by the University of the West Indies Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies in collaboration with the Joseph R. Biden Jr. School of Public Policy & Administration at the University of Delaware. Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy at the University of Delaware Kalim Shah says Barbados' environmental laws and policies are advanced when compared to other Caribbean States. 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 Head Coach Kent Hall and forward Khalil Vanderpool-Nurse spoke to the media prior to their CONCACAF Nations League C match against the Bahamas at the Wildey Turf on October 15. The Tridents come into this fixture in great form, having won their previous three league matches, including a 3-2 win against the Bahamas in the reverse fixture. That run of form has also meant that promotion to CONCACAF Nations League B is also secured. (Video by Jonteau Coppin)

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The Barbados Labour Party is reporting mission-critical policies in its 2018 Manifesto outlined to rescue, stabilise and rebuild the economy have all been achieved. The announcement by Chairman Senator Reginald Farley comes as the party gears up for its 85th annual conference this weekend at the foundation school. Senator Farley says the 17 areas allowed Barbados to go on Mission Survival when the unexpected happened. Senator Farley adds that there's been a vote of support in the executive, as positions were unopposed. 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

Food and Agricultural Organisation's Director-General, Qu Dongyu called for the strengthening of agri-food systems as a way to enhance food and nutrition security. Countries were reminded that actions taken today will directly impact the future. 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 World Food Forum of the Food and Agricultural Organisation opened in Italy, with a call from Barbados for investments in agri-food systems to be purpose-driven. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says investments should be in pursuit of a vision and not simply expenses devoted to fixing problems that could have been prevented. In a video address, she says the theme,'Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future,' resonates with the Caribbean, where the high cost of healthy diets demands urgent action. Ms. Mottley expects Caribbean delegations to tell the stories of the region at the forum. She highlighted the impact challenges in the agricultural sector have had on member states working to achieve the goal of reducing the region's food import bill by 25% by the year 2025. 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

President of the Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club Roland Butcher spoke about the social benefits that he hopes will come out of this morning’s kit distribution thanks to DP World, an official sponsor of this year’s Men’s T20 World Cup. For every 100 runs scored by a team in this summer’s World Cup, 10 cricket kits were donated by DP World. That meant that 23 recipients (primary schools & cricket academies) were at Friendship Playing Field this morning to receive their donated kit. (Video by Jonteau Coppin)

A legacy benefit of this year’s Men’s T20 World Cup was the philanthropic work done by its official sponsor DP World for the joint hosts: the West Indies & the USA with 10 cricket kits donated for every team that scored 100 runs during a World Cup match. As such, there were 23 recipients (primary schools & cricket academy) of cricket gear earlier this morning in a move aimed at fostering young cricketing talent on the island. Some of those recipients spoke to Nationnews about receiving the donation. (Video by Jonteau Coppin)