The Oropouche virus is re-emerging in the Caribbean and one scientist wants individuals to be cautious as it has the same symptoms as dengue and zika. Dr. Kirk Douglas, Director of the Centre for Biosecurity Studies at UWI says while there is no evidence the virus, which has been around since the 1950's, is in Barbados there's concern about it spreading. In an interview with CBC News he says it's been circulating in Cuba. He also says a 2021 study showed Haitian school children had Oropouche at the same time they had dengue and zika. Meanwhile, a caution is going out to pregnant women to be wary of mosquitoes and sandflies, as both of them spread Oropouche and it's very dangerous to a foetus. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne was critical of the Peace Programme believing it to have done more harm than good for Barbadians and is skeptical of the benefits to come from the Prime Minister's Cup. (Video by Jameel Springer) #Barbados #BarbadosNews #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #NationBarbados #TheSourceMatters

Government is working towards having a small business portal by the end of 2024. Minister of Energy and Business Development Senator Lisa Cummins gave the assurance at the opening of the 21st year of Small Business Week. Senator Cummins says they hope the portal will help provide opportunities for small businesses to grow and create wealth. She says the Government is working on what they call the future of work and the future of business in energy. She says it's not just about solar, wind farms or panels. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight

The Barbados Workers Union wants the minimum wage revised to help Barbadians cope with the rising cost of living. This message was conveyed by General Secretary Toni Moore at the BWU's 82nd Annual General Conference today at Solidarity House. Rachelle Agard has more. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight

The curtain came down on the 39th Barbados International Hockey Festival with three big finals. UWI Blackbirds repeated as Masters champions when they defeated Old and Drag Down Club 2-nil. Then, Captain of the national team Ayanna Wilson propelled Rockets to a 1-nil win over Du Badd in the Women's final. And your Men's champions are A Badd Connection (ABC) who had to fight down to penalties with Total Hockey Club (THC). CBC's Ann Marie Burke reports on that game. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight

Training programmes are coming for the hospitality industry. Word of this came during the awards ceremony of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association's National Team competition Trevor Thorpe has the story. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight

Acting President of the Democratic Labour Party Andre Worrell is a Senator once again. Video by Jameel Springer.

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Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has been defending the decision to deny entry to some Democratic Labour Party members, who wanted to attend the Party's annual conference at its George Street headquarters last Sunday. Focusing his attention on national issues Mr. Thorne outlined a four-pronged approach to addressing the crime situation in Barbados which he describes as brazen. It includes the military, utilising the Barbados Defence Force, legislative measures with the introduction of anti-gang legislation and socioeconomic initiatives - particularly creating jobs and a focus on returning to Barbadian morals. In addition to crime, the cost of living remains a matter of serious concern for the Opposition Leader, who highlighted the need for Barbadians to pay less for electricity. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight

Former Senator Tricia Watson says resignation from the Democratic Labour Party was her only option, after finding out from the media that she was being replaced in the Senate. The attorney-at-law was the Leader of Opposition Business in the Upper House. Ms. Watson says she was initially locked out from DLP headquarters on day three of the annual conference but later gained entry and spoke at the business meeting in relation to Parliamentary business. According to her, she left at the lunch break with her mother and aunt, with all intentions of returning to hear Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne's address. Ms. Watson added that the crowd's reaction to the announcement contributed to her decision to resign, along with comments made on an online show. Former longstanding and well known DLP member Irene Sandiford-Garner, as well as Chair of the Women's League, Stacia Browne, have also resigned from the Party. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight

A new post of Deputy Superintendent of Prison is among several vacancies authorities are seeking to fill at the Barbados Prison Service. This was revealed as the institution boosted its ranks with more than a dozen recruits. Anesta Henry has the details. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight

Buoyed by the untapped tourism potential in the parish of St. Andrew, one local organisation is working to promote the parish for locals and visitors. The St. Andrew Community Development Commission says the parish possesses several tourism aspects, including nature, heritage and eco-tourism Co-Founder and Director Salena King says these must be brought to the fore. The organisation was set up to empower communities through tourism initiatives. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight

One youth group is on a mission to clean up the island's coasts. According to National Coordinator of the Caribbean Youth Environment Network Shanna Weekes, to date they have removed over 100,000 pieces of marine debris from over 20 beaches. She was speaking during the launch of this year's Barbados International Coastal Cleanup at Folkestone Marine Park. Meanwhile, Minister of Environment, National Beautification and the Blue and Green Economy Adrian Forde lauds the youth group for ensuring Barbados is clean for generations to come, and urges them to continue to advocate for change. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight

Minister of Environment, National Beautification and the Blue and Green Economy Adrian 'Medic' Forde says those caught dumping illegally should be shamed publicly. He was speaking during the prize-giving ceremony for the National Tree Planting Project Parish Home Garden Competition, at the National Botanical Gardens. He says illegal dumping is a destructive act that damages the biodiversity and contributes to the pollution of Barbados' green spaces. Mr. Forde highlighted a recent video of a man disposing of old beds and mattresses making the rounds on social media. He further calls on the public to be the watchdogs of society and become camera police to shame and blame those who continue to destroy Barbados. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight

The development of our local athletes is way beyond the field of play as there needs to be an enhancement of other related social skills and Government is looking to embark on a programme to do just that. That's the word from Minister of Sports Charles Griffith who was speaking on the backdrop of the recent regional success of the Barbados under-14 Football Team.

Preparing that new or used vehicle for the road is being made easy. That's as a result of services offered by companies like Guaranteed Transport Services. 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

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Cheryl Priddee was a close friend of the deceased who died earlier this week in a road fatality in Six Roads, St Philip.She spoke to Nationnews about the character of her friend. Video by Reco Moore.

Seven goals were scored last night as the 2024 Prime Minister's Cup continued at Gall Hill in St. John. Paradise came from behind to beat Wotton FC 3-2, while Pride of Gall Hill and Whitehall Titans played to a 1-all draw. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight