There's growing concern about the threatened strike at US sea ports by the International Longshoremen's Association and the severe effects it could have on Barbadian businesses and consumers. Two more private sector associations have added their voices to the warning already issued by the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry. One of them is the Transportation Intermediaries of Barbados, whose President Norman Rice has detailed what would happen if the industrial action takes place. He also said even before this threat loomed they had advised customers to implement measures that, if adopted, would lessen the impact of the strike. The Barbados Manufacturers Association's Executive Director Shardae Boyce has also been highlighting the issue. 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 Bay Primary School has been adopted by the Order of the Secret Monitor of the Southern Caribbean. The announcement came during a ceremony at the Bayville, St. Michael educational institution on Friday. Trevor Thorpe 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

Former Democratic Labour Party (DLP) President Dr Ronnie Yearwood recently sat down with Senior Multimedia Journalist Colville Mounsey to unpack his tenure and eventual expulsion from the party. As he contemplates his future in politics, Yearwood has not ruled out the possibility of forming a new political party. However, he emphasised that his family is currently his priority in life. (Video by Reco Moore)

Retail business are being urged to comply with the law with respect to the display of prices. The appeal from the Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) comes in light of complaints from members of the public about missing or poorly displayed price tags. Executive Director Maureen Holder says there can be legal implications for businesses which flout the law. 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

130 million dollars has been approved by Government for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to upgrade its medical equipment. This from Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Davidson Ishmael. He was speaking at the Cancer Support Services' Annual Conference. Minister Ishmael stated that this investment in equipment will include a machine he believes to be a game changer in the treatment of cancer in Barbados. Mr. Ishmael also stated that according to the most recent survey done by the Barbados National Registry, there were a thousand new cases of people diagnosed with cancer in one year. However, while the number of confirmed cases is alarming, the report also shows the survival rate has also risen, which is positive for the country. 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 signalled its commitment to complying with international tax standards, by signing a new agreement. At a ceremony in Paris, France, Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ryan Straughn, signed the document on behalf of Barbados along with eight other jurisdictions. The "Multilateral Convention to Facilitate the Implementation of the Pillar Two Subject to Tax Rule" seeks to ensure fairer and better international tax arrangements, particularly for developing countries. Minister Straughn highlighted a number of recent legislative changes to Barbados' tax regime. He says the reforms are an important part of the island's efforts to drive investment and build climate and economic resilience. 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 working to position Barbados as a global hub for research and development. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says Barbados has been intentional in crafting an enabling tax and policy framework to assist in this regard. Ms. Mottley's comments came at the launch of the Global Innovation Index 2024 by the World Intellectual Property Organisation. 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

Josephine Bailey celebrated her 100th birthday yesterday, marking a century of resilience, service and joy. The momentous occasion was graced by a special visit from President The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason. Daughter Judith Lockhart shared fond memories of her mother's vibrant spirit.The centenarian's approach to life is characterised by resilience and good humour. (Video by Jameel Springer)

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Ina Knight has 100 reasons to smile and yesterday she thanked God for each of them. While celebrating her 100th birthday with relatives at their Buckingham Road, Bank Hall, St Michael home, Knight said she was grateful to be alive. (Video by Shanice King)

Barbados is collaborating with Howard University to establish a new centre for artificial intelligence, innovation and governance The announcement from Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology Marsha Caddle. She was speaking on the sidelines of a symposium to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Eric Williams' groundbreaking book, Capitalism and Slavery, in Washington D.C., where she delivered the keynote lecture. The event was co-hosted by Howard University and the University of Havana, Cuba. During her address, Minister Caddle said ultimately, the capitalism that drove slavery and every era of industrialisation thereafter has been about wealth extraction. 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

Premier League champions Weymouth Wales showed their class by thrashing Silver Sands last night 4-nil, to cruise into the round of 16 in the Prime Minister's Cup football competition. Playing at Passage Road last night Wales progressed along with technique who beat checker hall to 2-1 to become the 2nd team from group "D" to advance. 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

There is a need for individuals to see artificial intelligence, in a positive light as a tool to strengthen industry output. This was just one of the points put forward during the 55th anniversary of Samuel Jackman Prescod Memorial Lecture. The 16th in the series, the topic was generative AI: Redefining Education and the Workplace. 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 says the Afreximbank has done more for development than other institutions. Prime Minister Mottley says it was willing to take risks and go where others are not prepared to go She lauded Afreximbank for its support over the past few years, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Mottley shared before a discussion on the Untold Story of Africa's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, how the solidarity with Afreximbank, along with the African medical supplies platform enabled countries in the Caribbean to have access to much-needed medical supplies. Ms. Mottley wants the solidarity formed with the African medical supplies platform maintained at all costs. 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 the face of challenges, Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill has told the region the tourism sector is critical to helping countries recover and rebuild. He wants players in the industry to ensure the tourism sector is inclusive, saying it must embrace marginalised groups, local artisans, rural communities and small business owners so they too can benefit from its growth. Minister Gooding-Edghill was among the panel for a virtual forum celebrating World Tourism Day 2024 on Friday. 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 retired nurse who cared for generations of patients in the UK is Barbados' latest centenarian. Josephine Bailey was the toast of the day as President, Her Excellency the Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason joined family, friends and well-wishers to celebrate her 100th birthday. Ms. Bailey Nee Lockhart, who was born in Dominica, moved to Barbados in 1940 before being accepted for nurse training in the UK during the Windrush period of the 1960s. Daughter, Judith Lockhart says her mother loved carnival in London and was an inspiration to many. Ms. Bailey is a mother of four, a grandmother of nine and a great-grandmother of seven. A recent tragedy, where her first grandson Nicholas Murrell was shot and killed, saw the family paying tribute to him. Murrell was among the three who died in the mass shooting in Nelson Street, The City. 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

Cage cricket, a high scoring version of the sport which is played on hardcourts, is aiming to pique the interest of schools and communities across Barbados. CBC's Damien Best 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

COSCAP says it's a challenge receiving payments from show promoters. The revelation came from Chief Executive Officer Erica Smith. She tells the Business Report the body is looking at ways to streamline their operation. 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

A US port workers strike on Tuesday could have serious implications for the holiday season in Barbados. It could cause prices to skyrocket. Longshore workers at the ports from Maine to Texas are set to walk off the job next week staging what could become the most disruptive strike in the US economy in decades. The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other sectors are keeping a close eye on the developments. Trevor Thorpe 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

As we're getting close to the business end of things in the Prime Minister's Cup, this time on Let's Play Ball we feature a team that is establishing itself among the top ranked. 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