The wait is over for the thousands of Barbadian and regional students who wrote the May-June 2024 exams of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC). The Barbados-based CXC has informed them that, in a matter of hours, they will be able to access the results online through CXC's Student Portal. The timeline given is 3:00 p.m. An official release of results ceremony was held in Dominica with CXC and education officials. Director of Operations, Dr. Nicole Manning, in assessing the results, says exams were impacted by weather systems and bomb threats, impacting Jamaica, the British Virgin Islands and Dutch Sint Maarten, challenges which were overcome. While more candidates took CXC's exams, less subjects were written. Dr. Manning shared CXC's concerns regarding the use of cellphones and cheating along with candidates attempting to impersonate another person. Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Wayne Wesley is calling for more ways to be found to assist students to excel in mathematics and english. 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 Alliance Owners of Public Transport, AOPT is not happy with operators who impede the flow of traffic at the junction of John Beckles Drive and River Road in The City. Director of Public Communications and Public Affairs, Mark Haynes called out the act reminding that the route is used by ambulances on a daily basis. He says such reckless acts can impact on patients en route to the QEH. Operators have been reminded the safety of commuters is paramount. Mr. Haynes wants operators to drive their vehicles with due care at all times. He says the playing of lewd music, blocking of roads and the use of profanity are offensive and highly reprehensible. Mr. Haynes further urged owners of PSVs to take more responsibility for their investments.

Connect Caribe is aiming to provide producers in Barbados and the Caribbean with the opportunity to tap into the four-billion-dollars of sales generated from the online purchase of products from outside the region. President & CEO of the Pleion Group and Connect Caribe Ambassador, Dr. Andre Thomas shared the company's vision of how that will be achieved using their e-commerce platform, during The People Business on CBC TV8. Calling it a game changer for the region, he says it has the ability to increase wealth distribution. 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 Barbados Workers Union is calling on Grantley Adams International Airport Inc. to immediately fix the air conditioning system in the screening area. This follows a brief work stoppage by G4S security officers yesterday. BWU's Communications and Information Manager, Cheyne Jones confirms 15 G4S workers were compelled to withdraw their labour in the afternoon, due to health concerns. He says the union has repeatedly highlighted the intolerable heat caused by the malfunctioning air conditioning system. Mr. Jones says the union has taken note that while technicians were called in to address the malfunctioning air condition, GAIA security personnel who stepped in to ensure operations were not disrupted were given an additional fan as well as water. Meanwhile, Corporate Communications Specialist at GAIA, Sharleen Browne says despite reports of a work stoppage, all airport operations will continue to operate without delay. 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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Former Prime Minister of Barbados Freundel Stuart, is urging Democratic Labour Party faithful to dismiss those who continue to gaslight the Party. Mr. Stuart made the remarks at the monthly branch meeting of the St. Michael South East branch at the Parkinson Memorial School. Additionally, he says after they lost the 2018 general election the DLP was capable of dealing with defeat and did not need a saviour. 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

About a hundred physiotherapy sessions are held daily for patients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and many of them are for stroke patients. This revelation has come from Hospital officials who discussed some of the critical work done by the QEH to get people back on their feet after major injury. They were speaking on the Pulse Radio Show on CBC's 100.7FM. Wendy Burke has 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

The Democratic Labour Party will soon introduce a new social media presence. Acting President of the DLP Andre Worrell made the announcement while condemning the hosting of a meeting last evening under the auspices of the Party. In a statement issued today, Mr. Worrell says the Party took note of the unauthorised livestream of the meeting on the Party's official social media platforms. This statement comes after concerned Party members, in support of ousted former President Dr. Ronnie Yearwood and former General Secretary Steve Blackett held a meeting at the Ellerslie School, which was shared via the DLP's official channels. A video circulating on social media shows Mr. Worrell and Acting General Secretary Pedro Shepherd speaking to police officers on the school's compound. Well, at the meeting, expelled DLP President Dr. Ronnie Yearwood acknowledged much has gone wrong at George Street, but it is now up to the membership to decide what becomes of 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

Hundreds of Barbadians in search of employment opportunities are attending a job fair this week. It's offering work opportunities for Barbadians with local and international companies. Our Anesta Henry 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

There has been a call for a revamp of local credit cards statements, to allow people to use them effectively. Lead Consultant at Prestige Accounting Inc., David Simpson says in the USA monthly credit card statements give more detailed information. He says it allows a customer to see if they only make the minimum payment, how much more they will owe in the long term. Mr. Simpson was speaking while delivering remarks at the Barbados Council for the Disabled's annual general meeting. He urges Barbadians to be aware of credit ratings and credit bureaus. Mr. Simpson says the day will come where accessing loans or items on hire purchase will be based on an individual credit score. 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 Cultural Foundation and Export Barbados have partnered to enhance the creative sector to allow entrepreneurs to expand their reach. Word of this from Minister in the Prime Minister's Office with Responsibility for Culture, Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight. She was speaking during the closing ceremony of this year's Emancipation Village. Dr. Munro-Knight says already three accelerator initiatives have been held - two in the USA and one in Barbados - with 90% of the business people receiving orders for exportation. 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

Reduced transportation costs allowing for cheaper goods are among the benefits expected from the operation of the new Connect Caribe ferry service. The point was made by Alphea Wiggins, the Special Envoy to the Prime Minister, during the People's Business last evening. 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 start of the regional ferry service that will be based in Barbados, has been delayed by a few months. The service will be run by the company Connect Caribe and Vice President of Operations Richard Alleyne says it should now be operational by year end. His comment came last evening during CBC's current affairs programme, The People's Business. The ferry service is expected to employ close to two hundred people, according to President & CEO Ambassador Dr. Andre Thomas. 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

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Guardsman Group Limited is relaunching a Youth Leadership Programme for children. Managing Director Andrew McLean says the programme is a good opportunity for young people to develop soft skills, among other things. Mr. McLean was speaking during the company's back-to-school drive ceremony, where children about to enter secondary school whose parents work at guardsman received back-to-school supplies. 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 #mindset

The Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) says it is ready to assist with transportation issues in St. Andrew. This follows issues raised by residents during the recent St. Andrew Speaks, where Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Member of Parliament Dr. Rommel Springer, were in attendance. Among the issues highlighted were long delays and the availability of buses for the parish. AOPT Chairman Roy Raphael says they are prepared to help find a solution for the problems. He also says there are applications for the transport augmentation programme that are awaiting approval. Mr. Raphael believes it will take 50 more buses to provide a full fleet to be able to service the island. 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 #Transport #Transportation

The Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) says it is ready to assist with transportation issues in St. Andrew. This follows issues raised by residents during the recent St. Andrew Speaks, where Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Member of Parliament Dr. Rommel Springer, were in attendance. Among the issues highlighted were long delays and the availability of buses for the parish. AOPT Chairman Roy Raphael says they are prepared to help find a solution for the problems. He also says there are applications for the transport augmentation programme that are awaiting approval. Mr. Raphael believes it will take 50 more buses to provide a full fleet to be able to service the island. 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 #Transport #Transportation

Barbados are the 2024 CARIFTA Triathlon champions. The defending champs repeated with 207 points, after the second and final day of events which included the aquathlon and mixed relays. Day one leader Bermuda ended in second place with 180 points, while Trinidad and Tobago finished third on 58. Some individual winners today for team barbados saw Zahra Gaskin winning the female 20-21 age group aquathlon. In the 13-15 age group, Laila McIntyre was first and Isabella Mayer was second. And in the 11-12 age group, the top boy was Yele Renwick-Williams. We have a report on the 16-19 age group In the mixed relays, Bermuda came out on top with 42 points to Barbados' 28 but that only cut the overall CARIFTA winning margin for barbados over Bermuda to 27. 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 #Triathlon #Athlete

A local financial consultant has suggested that not enough is being done to help people with disabilities make sound financial decisions.  Lead Consultant at Prestige Accounting Inc. David Simpson, says the aim is to end financial challenges, even for those in the disabled community. While he praises moves to assist vulnerable people at the automated teller machines, he notes if they have no money, all these efforts will be for nought.  Mr. Simpson made the point as a guest speaker at the Barbados Council for the Disabled Annual General Meeting.  He urges people with disabilities to always plan for their needs, stressing that everyone should have the discipline to differentiate a need from a want. 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 #Finances #FinancialLiteracy