Barbados’ hotel room stock is expected to be significantly increased next year, with two new hotels both scheduled to be opened in March. The 132-room Hotel Indigo, part of the InterContinental Hotels Group chain, which is now in an advanced stage of construction on Hastings Main Road, Christ Church, and the 28-suite boutique Blue Monkey Hotel and Beach Club at Paynes Bay Beach, St James, are expected to be the new additions to the island’s hotel stock early next year. This from new chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, Javon Griffith.(Video by Jameel Springer)

From his research on such legislation in other jurisdictions, Independent Senator Lindel Nurse says the Bill can assist in reducing the court system backlog. 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

Government Senators have signalled their approval for the Criminal Justice (Plea Negotiations and Agreements) Bill, 2024. The Legislation was introduced in a bid to increase the speed at which criminal cases move through the justice system. Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment, Senator Chad Blackman in leading off debate in the Upper House says the justice system must be more efficient. He says such legislation is not only being adopted by Barbados. Government Senator John King who rose in support of the Bill says the Legislation is long overdue. 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

Independent Senator Kevin Boyce says the Criminal Justice (Plea Negotiations and Agreements) Bill, 2024 is part of the legislative reform. He says the concept of plea bargaining works and can be utilised in the fight against crime. 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 Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) says changes are required in what the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Wayne Wesley, says is the eco-system of education, to improve on Mathematics and English passes. He believes an appropriate balance with all players is needed as one entity alone cannot address it. Dr. Wesley therefore sees a role for universities, as well as parents.  His comments came during an interaction with regional media following the release of the preliminary results for the May-June 2024 CXC Examinations. 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 # #

People's Monarch 2024 Brucelee Almighty led De Thank You motorcade which started at Carter's branch in Warrens through to the Emancipation Village, Stanley Centre, Haggatt Hall, St Michael. Video by Reco Moore.

The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is adopting a hands-on approach to getting the message of disaster preparedness out to young Barbadians. Through its summer youth event – "High Winds, Rough Seas" - it will be exposing youth to literature and information that programme officer, Simon Alleyne says could be life-saving. That event is slated for August 30th at Queens Park in Bridgetown. Mr. Alleyne, who was a guest on CBC TV 8’s Mornin' Barbados, added that the DEM is excelling more at its public awareness activities. 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 #Youth #DisasterManagement

The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is adopting a hands-on approach to getting the message of disaster preparedness out to young Barbadians. Through its summer youth event – "High Winds, Rough Seas" - it will be exposing youth to literature and information that programme officer, Simon Alleyne says could be life-saving. That event is slated for August 30th at Queens Park in Bridgetown. Mr. Alleyne, who was a guest on CBC TV 8’s Mornin' Barbados, added that the DEM is excelling more at its public awareness activities. 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 #Youth #DisasterManagement

Acting Chief Agriculture Officer, Michael James has reminded farmers of the importance of sharing information with the Ministry of Agriculture. He says the information is important especially for those wanting to import certain commodities. 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 Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security has met with the farmers in St. Andrew with the aim of taking the farming community forward in that rural parish. Minister Indar Weir flanked by senior agricultural officials along with the MP for St. Andrew, Dr. Romel Springer engaged with the farmers during a meeting held at the Alleyne School last evening. The Minister acknowledged there are a number of outstanding issues to be resolved of which solutions must be sought. He reiterated Government's support for the farming community and signalled his commitment to setting up a St. Andrew cooperative. Minister Weir says farming is being utilised as a means of enfranchising citizens as Government cannot provide all the jobs Barbadians require. He notes with the challenges brought to open field agriculture due to climate change, officials are facilitating greenhouse and freight farming as options for those who want to move to the next level. 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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Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector Colin Jordan is refuting statements by former Prime Minister Freundel Stuart, suggesting that Government plans to amend the Employment Rights Act because it favours workers. Mr. Stuart made the comment at a political meeting last weekend. In response, Minister Jordan wants Stuart to indicate where and when the information was conveyed that Government wants to amend the act. Minister Jordan adds he takes comments such as what has been made by Stuart seriously. 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 National Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships took centre stage recently at the Wildey Gymnasium, where the best of the island's bodies were on show. Tonight we begin our review with the Women's competitions. Our Ann Marie 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

Almost half a million dollars is being spent on Government summer camps catering to thousands of children. Today, Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith and a team from his Ministry visited several of the camps and interacted with campers and volunteer assistants. Anesta Henry has more on that 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

An increasing number of Barbadian women are being diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. Word of this is coming from Medical Coordinator for the Barbados Cancer Society, Dr. Shirley Jhagroo who says patients with positive diagnoses ranging from stage 0-2 have a 98 to 100 percent five year survival rate. Dr. Jhagroo was addressing the launch of the CIBC Walk for the Cure 2024. This year's event will take place on Sunday, October 6, starting outside CIBC's Corporate Head Office, Warrens, St. Michael. There will be the 5k run which starts at 3:50 p.m. and the 5k walk commences ten minutes later at 4:00 p.m. T-shirts may be purchased from the Breast Cancer Society, Henry's Lane, Lower Collymore Rock or at one of the CIBC Caribbean pop-ups. Managing Director, Barbados Operating Company, CIBC Caribbean, Donna Wellington says since beginning in 2012, Walk for the Cure has raised over US$4 million across the Bank's regional footprint. 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

Group general manager of the Sea Breeze Beach House Patricia Affonso-Dass said its annual mini kadooment was just as much for staff as it was for guests. Video by Shanice King.

Some fisherman in Oistins, Christ Church, are demanding full financing for their destroyed boats and are calling for an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. They told the DAILY NATION they had some pressing concerns they needed to bring to her, chief among which was the 25 per cent grant as part of a 30-year revolving fund. “That 25 per cent is nothing. You can’t get back into the sea with that. They say you need a boat to qualify. Where will we get a new boat from? What got me [angry] is they telling you if you get back piece of the boat, they will give you material. They bring material here the other day, but where are the boats to use it on? How many years will it be before boats get back in the sea? We will soon have to import fish,” fisherman/boat owner Robert Green said. (Video by Jameel Springer)

The local horse racing fraternity is mourning the loss of one of their own, Xavier Blanch who died this morning at the beach just off of the Radisson Aquatica Hotel, Bay Street, St Michael. Blanch, 47, of Padmore Village, St Philip unresponsive body was discovered about 5:44 a.m. He was a horse trainer/ owner. Liaison Officer for the Barbados Turf Club Mohammed Mohamad said Blanch will be missed. (Video by Reco Moore)

Barbados' Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong says Caribbean countries will be united and will be adopting one CARICOM position at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29. The meeting will be held in Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22. Ambassador Comissiong was a guest on the Conversation on CARICOM segment of CBC TV8's Mornin' 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