Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is not relenting in her quest for changes to the international financial architecture. Ms Mottley used a high-level pre-summit of the future event organised by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network to push the plight of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in accessing finance. The Bridgetown Initiative 3.0, which was presented for consultation at the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda was presented to the forum by the Barbadian leader. Unveiled in 2022, the Bridgetown Initiative has sought a paradigm shift in the global discourse on scaling capital flows and reshaping the financing system to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal and spur climate action. Ms Mottley listed climate change, crime and pandemics as among the greatest threats for small states. 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 #SIDS #Finance

The Barbados Workers' Union is tonight expressing disappointment and shock over what appears to be a new hiring regime at Sandals Barbados. General Secretary Toni Moore says that following a recent series of layoffs at the Christ Church hotel, about 18 people have since been engaged and are working in the housekeeping department without contracts. They are being labelled as casual workers and paid at a rate of $400 per week. Additionally, she says other workers, being referred to as self-contractors, are working in the laundry and project departments. Ms. Moore is also calling for the Ministry of Labour to have inspectors investigate the allegations and urges the Ministry of Tourism to stop all concessions with immediate effect if the allegations are found to be true. She is also urging the Barbados Tourism and Hotel Association to stop hiding behind claims of seasonal patterns and focus on what is right. Officials at Sandals could not be reached for comment up to news time. 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 #Workers #Tourism

The Barbados Workers' Union is tonight expressing disappointment and shock over what appears to be a new hiring regime at Sandals Barbados. General Secretary Toni Moore says that following a recent series of layoffs at the Christ Church hotel, about 18 people have since been engaged and are working in the housekeeping department without contracts. They are being labelled as casual workers and paid at a rate of $400 per week. Additionally, she says other workers, being referred to as self-contractors, are working in the laundry and project departments. Ms. Moore is also calling for the Ministry of Labour to have inspectors investigate the allegations and urges the Ministry of Tourism to stop all concessions with immediate effect if the allegations are found to be true. She is also urging the Barbados Tourism and Hotel Association to stop hiding behind claims of seasonal patterns and focus on what is right. Officials at Sandals could not be reached for comment up to news time. 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 #Workers #Tourism

The Barbados Police Service has blocked motorists from accessing traffic between Graeme Hall and Top Rock in Christ Church. Efforts to reach police on the matter have yet to be successful. Details to follow as they become available. 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 #Police #Traffic

A Barbadian youth advocate wants the United Nations system updated. President of the Barbados Youth Development Council, BYDC, Caleb Brathwaite says the system must be able to better serve the youth in 2024 and beyond. Mr. Brathwaite's comments came during a high-level dialogue with the UN Secretary-General at Action Days Ahead of the summit of the future. The Summit is a high-level event, that brings world leaders together to forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present and safeguard the future. The BYDC head acknowledged action is needed as follow-ups to agreements at the high-level meetings. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres impressed on the need to listen to the youth and have them participate in the decision-making process. 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 University of the West Indies has always had innovative ideas but now needs to put them into motion to the benefit of all. This is according to Pro-vice Chancellor and Principal of the Cave Hill Campus Professor Clive Landis who was speaking following the second iteration of the Cave Hill Innovate! 2024 Competition. He says private sector investment is important in order to scale up. This year participants were asked to develop projects that can either enhance the profitability of the UWI Cave Hill Campus or improve the operational efficiency of the campus in some way. Top prize went to campus quest; second place was captured by the Caribbean Music Assessment Board; and the third place was won by UWI Afro-Caribbean Fashion and Art Academy. The special prize this year was given to Bim Skin. The team competition which was made up of teams involving two to five staff members, saw $60,000 made available to the top three teams to start the business activity. Winners Camille Russell-Thornhill and Geralyn Walkes say their campus-based tour company offers customisable, immersive, gamified tour experiences to participants. Team Lead Ms. Russell-Thornhill says following a number of hikes held by the campus for its 60th anniversary, some people expressed interest in a less passive form of touring. And their tours are both historical and educational for the user. 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

For the 20th year, the Rotary Club of Barbados West has partnered with Diamonds International. To host their annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Royal Westmoreland Golf Course. With an aim of having at least 24 corporate teams participating, president of Rotary West Gregory Hazzard says this year's proceeds will be used to aid three major projects - the Childhood Obesity Prevention Project, a Financial Literacy Programme for secondary school students, along with a programme geared towards the primary schools. Managing Director of Diamonds International, Jacob Hassid, says as corporate sponsors they look to three major elements when supporting iniatives consistency in the projects; causes that aim to better lives, provide opportunities or aid in improvement; and the persons behind them are reputable. With the rotary continuing to meet these mandates, this is the foundation of the continued partnership. The Diamonds International/Rotary Club of Barbados West Charity Golf Tournament will tee off on October 6. 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 programme aimed at teaching thousands of students about climate change and the importance of physical and mental well-being is underway. The Eco-Fit Youth Programme is expected to touch over five thousand students across 20 primary schools between now and December. The latest stop was at the Shirley Chisholm Primary School where students were treated to interactive sessions about weather patterns, the environment, and physical health. Assistant Coordinator of Projects with the Ashley Lashley Foundation, Channal Holder, also placed a special focus on the 5Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle, repurpose and refuse. 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

Eden Lodge Primary students are all ready, set and go for this term. Rachelle Agard 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

It is not yet known when face-to-face classes will resume at Christ Church Foundation School. Deputy Chief Education Officer Julia Beckles says the return to physical classes has been put on hold until industrial cleaning and minor works are completed. She made the disclosure Friday evening following a tour of the institution with heads of the teachers unions, the school's board of management and other officials. Christ Church Foundation did not open on Monday when the new school year commenced to allow for repairs to be completed. Ms. Beckles says all efforts are being made to ensure the plant is fit for purpose. 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 will be the first English-speaking Caribbean country to host the Femundo World Championships for Dominoes next year. Delegates from the International Federation are currently on the island conducting site visits in preparation for the event slated to take place in September 2025. During a media conference on Friday, Second Vice President of the Femundo World Championships for Dominoes Rodney Inniss provided an overview. Minister of Sports Charles Griffith says Government is prepared to assist national associations in hosting international events to benefit the island's sports tourism product. 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 will be represented by a four member team at the 2024 Ironman Maryland Triathlon event today. It is one of the most prestigious endurance competitions in the world, featuring a 3.8-kilometre swim, 180-km bike ride and 42.2-km marathon run. Ahead of the team's departure, debutant Janelle Clarke said it's a dream come true to be able to compete. Meantime, competitor and team coach Oein Josiah says the team is well-prepared, and raring to go. 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 now has a local reinsurance option. It comes with the opening of Active Capital Reinsurance Ltd. or Active Re, a company rated 'A' by AM Best. The company has set up an office on the first floor of the Somerley building, Worthing, Christ Church. Trevor Thorpe has the details. 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

Trust is a major part of the physiotherapy business. that's the message from massage therapist and life purpose coach at Platinum Touch Leanna Carter. She's been giving Trevor Thorpe some insight into the business which she describes as personal. 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 finalists have been decided for the Barbados Road Tennis Open, with number one men's player Mark "Venom" Griffith, set to take on Dario Hinds, while in the women's draw, it will be top seeds Sheldene Walrond and Kim Holder for that final. This is as the semi-finals were completed last evening at the Wildey Gymnasium.  Tonight we look at the women's match-ups, while we will look at the men's semis tomorrow night. 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 #Tennis #RoadTennis

Work has started to repair Prior Park Road in St James. It began on September 11 and will include the placing of sidewalks and wells, as well as milling and paving and the reconstruction of the roundabout. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Santia Bradshaw, says the works fall under the CAF Project. It is being funded by a 50 million dollar loan from the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean or CAF. Ms Bradshaw admits there have been many complaints from residents about the disruptions, but explains water mains needed to be replaced before reconstruction could begin. She says contractors are being engaged to design and construct two roads in St Thomas: Shop Hill to Content and Cane Garden to Bridgefield. Ms Bradshaw notes that in order to minimise the disruption to residents during this work, two other roads will be rehabilitated to create alternative routes in and out of the communities. 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 #Roads #RoadWorks

Work has started to repair Prior Park Road in St James. It began on September 11 and will include the placing of sidewalks and wells, as well as milling and paving and the reconstruction of the roundabout. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Santia Bradshaw, says the works fall under the CAF Project. It is being funded by a 50 million dollar loan from the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean or CAF. Ms Bradshaw admits there have been many complaints from residents about the disruptions, but explains water mains needed to be replaced before reconstruction could begin. She says contractors are being engaged to design and construct two roads in St Thomas: Shop Hill to Content and Cane Garden to Bridgefield. Ms Bradshaw notes that in order to minimise the disruption to residents during this work, two other roads will be rehabilitated to create alternative routes in and out of the communities. 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 #Roads #RoadWorks

Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams, is telling businesses to adopt District Emergency Organisations. Mr Abrahams says if corporate Barbados provides technical and other technical resources it will help strengthen the island's post-disaster response capability. He made the appeal while addressing the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry's and C&W's Business Disaster Recovery and Resilience Business Forum. Mr Abrahams is also asking businesses to establish disaster preparedness plans and keep refining them when necessary. 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 #Business #DisasterManagement

Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams, is telling businesses to adopt District Emergency Organisations. Mr Abrahams says if corporate Barbados provides technical and other technical resources it will help strengthen the island's post-disaster response capability. He made the appeal while addressing the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry's and C&W's Business Disaster Recovery and Resilience Business Forum. Mr Abrahams is also asking businesses to establish disaster preparedness plans and keep refining them when necessary. 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 #Business #DisasterManagement

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