Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Kay McConney wants a shift from the elitism and classism in the education system. She made it clear it will not serve Barbados well going forward. Ms. McConney was at the time addressing the launch of Education Month at a church service at the Abundant Life Assembly. She's confident the presence of National Student Councils and student-led initiatives will have an impact in Barbadian schools. Ms. McConney says Barbados' education transformation continues. 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 round of 16 in the Prime Minister's Cup is taking shape as the group stages are being completed. Tonight our 'Let's Play Ball' segment features a Christ Church-based team that has already booked their playoff spot. 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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For the first time ever, one of the biggest modern day football technologies will be used in Barbados, and it will be in the inaugural Prime Minister's Cup. This week, local referees are busy doing both off and on field training, as they prepare to use VAR to enhance officiating for the tournament. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce has the exclusive 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

The family of 29-year-old Kemo Grant is desperate for answers, months after he was found dead in a police station. Police say the investigation into that incident is at an advanced stage. Krystal Hoyte 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

Hackers have breached the Barbados Revenue Authority's Vehicle Registration Online Portal, resulting in the personal information of some Barbadians being placed online for sale. Manager of Communications & PR, Carolyn Williams-Gayle has confirmed that the BRA is looking to the situation. However, online sources have provided more details, claiming that hackers have 230 gigabytes of uncompressed data that includes full names, email addresses, phones numbers, passport and National Identification numbers, as well as drivers' licenses and vehicle registrations. The BRA has taken its Vehicle Registration Portal offline, as it investigates the matter. It says the Data Commissioner has been informed of the incident and will continue to be updated. 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 fully committed to doing whatever is necessary to protect elderly citizens. Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey is giving this reassurance as Barbados joined the world in observing International Day of Older Persons today. Anesta Henry has 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

Government is gearing up to shell out close to a million dollars to purchase a building to be used as a secured treatment facility for children. Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey says the building, which has already been identified, will be modernised to offer care and support to children who need it. He shared details about the project with the media on the sidelines of the Seniors' Roundtable Discussion at the Queen's Park Steel Shed. Minister Humphrey also announced that Cabinet has decided to have one person leading the Child Care Board and National Assistance Board. He says the move forms part of the amalgamation of social care agencies. 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

Tourism officials are optimistic about visitor arrivals from the US market for the upcoming winter season. The positive outlook has been shared by Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill. He was speaking during a press briefing to celebrate the 15th anniversary of JetBlue's non-stop service between Barbados and New York's JFK Airport. Minister Gooding-Edghill says the partnership has been vital to shaping the tourism landscape. JetBlue's General Manager for Barbados and Grenada, Kelly Bourne, says JetBlue has become one of the island's leading airlines. 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

Musicians should not limit themselves to local performances alone. The advice from Chief Executive Officer of the Copyright Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Incorporated, Dr. Erica Smith. She says focusing on Crop Over only, limits an artiste. Dr. Smith adds that exposure to other genres helps creativity. She was speaking during the opening ceremony of a week-long International Songwriting Camp, held in collaboration with the National Cultural Foundation. Dr. Smith urges members to include COSCAP in any correspondence where music is shared, to keep its database, which is used for the distribution of royalties, updated. 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 and the region have been told states cannot be mere onlookers as technology advances. The Caribbean Telecommunications Union wants them to be active innovators and contributors. CTU President and Minister of Digital Transformation in Trinidad and Tobago, Senator Hassel Bacchus challenged countries to leverage digital technology to improve the lives of citizens. He was at the time addressing the opening of CTU ICT Week 2024 in St. Kitts and Nevis. ICT week is focused on the theme "Bridging Technologies for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future." Senator Bacchus says it's timely and significant. 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

In its message for International Day of Older Persons, the Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) says it stands ready to respond to the needs of seniors, as the world changes along with the needs of the elderly. President Marilyn Rice-Bowen said the organisation will continue to advocate for the rights of seniors, and strengthen its partnership with Government by working with the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs. She says BARP is excited to recognise the Day which celebrates seniors worldwide. 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 agrees with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley's call for countries to work together on issues critical to humanity. He says the Barbadian leader sent a strong and positive message in her address at the recent UN General Assembly. Ambassador Comissiong 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

Changing weather patterns are affecting Barbados' aquifers. National Project Coordinator for the Water Sector Resilience Nexus for Sustainability in Barbados initiative, Alex Harewood highlighted that despite recent bouts of sharp rain, the aquifers are not being recharged. Water as a result is lost due to runoff or goes out to the sea. To counter this, he says the Barbados Water Authority and other agencies are working to rehabilitate over 20 infiltrations or suck wells. These he says are located in key areas across Barbados to assist with recharging the aquifers. Mr. Harewood was among the panel for a town hall meeting at the St. George Parish Church. 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 biggest headache facing Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs Wilfred Abrahams is that of disaster preparedness. And he urges Barbadians to take all weather warnings seriously. He also encouraged members of the St. George North Constituency to join District Emergency Organisations. He was speaking during their annual general meeting held over the weekend. Mr Abrahams says local weather officials try their best to provide information on approaching weather systems at the earliest opportunity. However, he says, in some cases there are irregularities in weather patterns. 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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The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) launched its Get Moving Initiative yesterday at Braemar Court, Deighton Road, St Michael, aiming to tackle the rising tide of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Barbados. It focuses on promoting physical activity and healthier lifestyles in the workplace as a means of combating NCDs, which have become a leading cause of death and a significant burden on the country's economy. (Video by Jameel Springer)