Efforts are continuing to bring relief to thousands of St. Peter residents affected by water outages due to a seven inch burst main. Member of Parliament Colin Jordan is reporting that most of those affected have been serviced by tankers from the Barbados Water Authority. However, the Parliamentary Representative is calling on BWA workers manning the tankers not to forget residents located off the main roads. Meanwhile, BWA officials say work to repair the burst main located in a 35 foot gully between Rock Hall and Four Hill, St. Peter has been moving at a slow pace. The BWA is advising that customers and businesses in Four Hill, Four Hill Development, French Village, Indian Ground, Diamond Corner, Boscobelle Terrace, and surrounding areas may continue to be impacted by low-pressure and water outages. 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

Second Vice President of the Democratic Labour Party Walter Maloney was amongst those locked out on Sunday during the 69th Annual Conference for the party. Video by Jameel Springer.

A climate activist from Barbados has told a global forum challenges and barriers still exist for young people wanting to have their voices heard on climate change. Ashley Lashley, Founder of the non-profit organisation the Ashley Lashley Foundation, shared how her advocacy and efforts locally have resulted in the creation of one of the largest youth climate and health movements. She wants more support for young people with innovative projects that need funding and support. Ms. Lashley was among the panel for a discussion titled "People, Nature, and Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean", being held in Colombia by the Rockefeller Foundation. 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

Farmers might see a reduced water rate when the Bridgetown Sewage Treatment Plant is finalised in 2026. Word of this from Project Manager at the Barbados Water Authority Shelley Parris. She says they are working with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Agriculture to determine what the optimal cost will be to provide water at a reduced rate to those in the agricultural sector. However, she made it clear she did not want to give any specifics in relation to costs. Ms. Parris was speaking during a town hall meeting at St. Mary's Church. Meanwhile, National Project Coordinator of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre Dr. Elon Cadogan says along with the upgrade, there will be an increased capacity from 30,000 to 40,000 customers serviced by the plant. 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

Barbados Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong has welcomed efforts to honour the late Jackie Opel as he labelled him the forgotten hero of Barbados and Jamaica. 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

Cultural artistes on the island stand to benefit as Government announces plans to set up a Jackie Opel Legacy Lab as it plays its part in ensuring the legacy of the creator of Spouge lives on. The announcement was made by Minister in the Prime Minister's Office with Responsibility for Culture, Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight during a Jackie Opel Concert in Golden Square Freedom Park as the Season of Emancipation came to a close. The programme is set to be launched next week. Senator Munro-Knight provided insight into how the initiative will work. Senator Munro-Knight, meanwhile, expressed confidence the Season of Emancipation has assisted in building national consciousness. She says significant dates important to Barbados' history and future were commemorated during the period.

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A massive crowd was on hand for the opening night if the Prime Minister's Cup competition at Friendship. By the end of the final whistle Deacons and Parish Land registered victories as the hunt for the top prize of $100,000 is underway. The competition continues tomorrow at Gall Hill in St. John. Wotton will be up against Paradise at 7:00 p.m. and Pride of Gall Hill take on Whitehall Titans at 9:00 p.m. 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

Lack of water is impacting thousands of St. Peter residents tonight. Crews from the Barbados Water Authority are at this hour continuing work to repair a seven inch burst main in a 35 foot gully between Rock Hall and Four Hill, St. Peter. Lorna Jones has the report. 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

Merchants in Bridgetown have faced shipping challenges in their effort to get stock to Barbados for back to school. There's some good news from them however, weeks before the start of the new school year. Krystal Hoyte 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

Governor of the Central Bank Dr. Kevin Greenidge is advising children they can become anything they want to be in life once they dream big and work hard. Dr. Greenidge, who endured hardships as a child, says children who experience challenges can look to brighter tomorrows. He says setting goals, staying positive, working hard, helping others and looking forward to a bright future is the recipe to achieving success. The Governor made the comments to recipients of the Barbados Association of Professional Social Workers third annual Resilience Awards. While stressing the importance of helping others, Dr. Greenidge commended the association for establishing the Resilience Awards for children who overcame several challenges to sit the 2024 Common Entrance examination. This year 12 students from different primary schools received trophies and tangible support. The social workers will also be providing mentorship to the students throughout the first three years of their secondary school journey. 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

Young Barbadian men are being told they can go far beyond the expectations placed on them. That was the message delivered at the ceremony to crown Mr. Executive 2024 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. Our Wendy Burke 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

Today is being celebrated as Jackie Opel Day in Barbados. Born Dalton Bishop, Jackie Opel was a singer/composer and known as the creator of spouge music. He would have turned 86 today. To celebrate his achievements a free concert is being held at the Golden Square Freedom Park tonight. Some of the island's favourite artistes will be on stage with new arrangements as efforts continue to keep his memory alive. Entertainer Desmond Weekes is among those who will be paying tribute. Speaking on Mornin' Barbados he said he was pleased with the interest being shown by young people in reviving the indigenous artform. Also performing is entertainer Simon Pipe. 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 battle lines have been drawn and over 20 chefs and mixologists are ready to compete in this year's Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association's National Culinary Competition. From the pool of three junior chefs, 11 senior chefs, four pastry chefs and six mixologists, four will be selected to compete at this year's Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's Taste of the Caribbean Competition which comes off in November, in Miami, Florida. Rachelle Agard attended the draw at the Island Inn Hotel and filed this report. 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

Earlier access to cash value is one of the main benefits of the Sapphire Endowment Plan. Word of this came from Vice President, of Product Development at the Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited, Ian Clarke. Pointed towards young professionals and called a cut above the rest, it was the centre of attention during a recently-held mix and mingle at the Deck Restaurant, Sugar Hill, Westmoreland, St. James. 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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At least one man was nursing a gunshot wound as shots were fired in Kendall Hill, Christ Church. The Barbados Police Service and ambulance personnel were on the scene of the incident, which occurred just before 8 p.m. yesterday, Monday, August 26, 2024. No information was available on the extent of the shooting victim's injuries at the time of posting. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with 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 #Police #Investigation

At least one man was nursing a gunshot wound as shots were fired in Kendall Hill, Christ Church. The Barbados Police Service and ambulance personnel were on the scene of the incident, which occurred just before 8 p.m. yesterday, Monday, August 26, 2024. No information was available on the extent of the shooting victim's injuries at the time of posting. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with 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 #Police #Investigation

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