Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has signalled her support for an independent panel on evidence for action against anti-microbial resistance, AMR. In 2019, the United Nations Interagency Coordination Group for Antimicrobial Resistance called for three bodies to support global efforts to address AMR. Two of these have already been created - the global leaders group to drive political action and the AMR multi-stakeholder partnership platform, to foster cooperation among diverse AMR stakeholders. The third body, an independent panel, has not yet been established. Ms. Mottley was at the time engaging in a side event at the ongoing UN General Assembly. 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

Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw has revealed that the Ministry of Education will be conducting diagnostic testing for third, fourth and fifth formers this September in order to best understand the performances of students and their areas for improvement. (Video by Jameel Springer)

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Outstanding Barbadian senior athlete Ainsley Lovell has her eyes set on bettering her 2023 performances when she heads to this year's edition of the Huntsman Games in Utah. The 70-year-old, who is the most decorated local athlete in the history of the games with 130 medals, says she plans to add to her tally when the event takes place from October 7th-19th. Lovell, along with Kathy Harper-Hall, will be inducted into the Huntsman Senior Games Hall of Fame this year. She says it's a privilege to receive the accolade. 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

With billions of dollars in housing lost to disasters in the region over the years, a new building standard from the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency was launched today. The 'Build Safe Constructing Homes for Tomorrow' brought a number of players together to develop and implement the standards as well as training programmes which certify contractors. 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

Team Barbados will be among 25 nations set to compete at this year's Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships at the National Cultural Centre in Guyana. CBC Sports caught up with members of the squad during a recent training session, as they gear up for the event. 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 has not breached any part of its building code or the international building code. This is according to Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance Dwight Sutherland who sought to clear the air on misinformation in relation to the steel houses being constructed as part of the East/West Project. He says if the steel houses are closely examined, it will be noted that those single houses are fitted with two doors, while the duplexes and quads are fitted with one door. Mr. Sutherland says while the houses may be culturally different, they are once again a topic of discussion on the airwaves. To this end, the Minister notes Section 9.2 (1) Of the proposed Barbados Building Code states there must be access to at least one entrance of a dwelling house. He was speaking during the Barbados Annual Construction and Design Conference. Mr. Sutherland continues that if the travel distance of the houses does not exceed nine metres and the floor area does not exceed 200 square metres, an alternative exit is not required. 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 Ministry of Housing is working to identify new building designs and innovative building technologies as it seeks to upgrade housing schemes across Barbados. Minister of Housing Dwight Sutherland says they have committed to providing 2000 housing solutions yearly between the public and private sector. He was speaking at the Barbados Annual Construction and Design Conference. Among the new technology being considered is sugarcrete, which is sugarcane bagasse mixed with sand mineral binders to produce bricks that have a carbon footprint six times smaller than traditional bricks. Furthermore, officials are seeking to integrate the autoclaved aerated concrete products into the island's building design and construction practices, with a view to reducing indoor air quality issues. Meanwhile, Minister of State in the Ministry of Education Sandra Husbands says rebuilding the built environment will provide the world with trillions of dollars in gross domestic product. 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

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley believes significant change has been made since proposing the Bridgetown Initiative, and according to her, Bridgetown 3.0 will be released this week. Ms. Mottley is among several Caribbean and world leaders in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. During an SDG Lounge session at UN Headquarters, the Barbadian leader provided insight into Bridgetown 3.0. 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 Tourism Marketing Incorporated is working to boost airlift from European and other emerging markets. The announcement from Chief Executive Officer Andrea Franklin comes after recent news of a significant increase in airlift from the US market. Ms. Franklin says BTMI teams are working to build capacity into Barbados. She was a guest on a special Tourism Week edition of Mornin' Barbados. Meanwhile, Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, Javon Griffith suggests the expansion into more markets and key sectors will ensure the island is a year-round destination. 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

Fisherfolk will soon have a fuel dock in the Shallow Draught Marina. This from Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill. He says with the fuel dock, fisherfolk will not have to travel north to the Port St. Charles area. 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 is to host a follow up symposium on Crime with Regional Heads in the coming months in Guyana. It comes over a year after Trinidad and Tobago played host to a similar meeting. Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong says the meeting is planned for late November. He adds that Caribbean leaders are working to address the situation. 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

Preparation for the world of work and the challenges of life were top of the agenda for the UWI Global Campus and the Sandals Foundation as they assembled some school seniors for a special programme. The Preparing Today for Tomorrow's Challenges programme sponsored by the Sandals Foundation saw the children exposed to several presenters. Wendy Burke tells us 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

Two Barbadians are set to be inducted into the Huntsman Senior Games Hall of Fame in Utah. Long-standing Athlete and Sports Administrator Kathy Harper-Hall, along with Athlete Ainsley Lovell, will be added to the list of famous and outstanding participants of those games. Harper-Hall, who has won 104 medals since Barbados first completed in 2003, says she is honoured to be receiving the accolade, but believes it means more for the island. Harper-Hall says the main reason for the team's participation is to continue promoting 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

Residents of Gall Hill, Christ Church residents told Nation News that they fear that they or their families may be injured or killed as a result of a stray bullet. Although they and the residents of the neighbouring Silver Hill community have grown accustomed to gun violence, they are pleading for it to end. (Video by Jameel Springer)

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Mark 'Venom' Griffith has three-peated as the Barbados Road Tennis Open men's champion, while former champion Kim Holder has reclaimed the women's title. The action in the finals was last night at the Wildey Gymnasium. 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' quality of life and standard of living rests squarely on its population. The assertion from Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment, Senator Chad Blackman, while addressing National Transfer Accounts Capacity Building Workshop at the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management today. It comes against the background of the 2019 census indicating a decline in Barbados' population. Trevor Thorpe 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

Thousands of school leaders and educators are being trained as part of ongoing efforts to improve the quality of teaching offered to students. This was revealed as a new teacher training initiative gets underway. 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

Some parents of students at Alexandra School remain concerned about the rising level of crime among the youth. This after police reports confirm a stabbing incident at the Speightstown, St. Peter School premises. Tonya Mangal, who was collecting her son, says searches should be conducted at every gate to enter schools, and communication should have been sent to parents about this particular incident. Meanwhile, Byron Gibson says he is uncertain that any school can provide an adequate level of security with the vast numbers. He says he was informed of the situation via social media, but he believes that the first concern is to the injured student. A release from the Ministry of Education states the injured party was taken for medical attention after the school was closed at 2 p.m. to allow for a complete investigation. The Ministry says it will continue to monitor the students' progress, and provide the necessary support to students, teachers and staff of the Alexandra School. 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