A veteran educator is concerned that students are passing through primary and secondary school without grasping basic reading skills. Founder of the Babb's Reading Clinic, Dr. Astra Babb talked about the worrying situation, while addressing the closing ceremony of the 2024 edition of her Summer Clinic for males experiencing reading challenges. Dr. Babb says it's worrying that children demonstrating severe reading deficits are being promoted. She says this is evident as third and fourth form students, who attended the recently concluded Summer Clinic, struggled with deciphering three and four letter words. Declaring that she believes educators should return to the business of teaching reading, Dr. Babb says following intense sessions, many of the boys are now reading at higher levels. However, she says, the group of students needs much more work in answering comprehension questions at all levels. 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 Democratic Labour Party General Secretary Steve Blackett is calling for the membership of the Party to reject a decision of the General Council to expel him as well as former President Dr. Ronnie Yearwood from the DLP. Mr. Blackett says he feels slighted after being given his walking papers last night by what he says is just 33 members during a special Zoom meeting of the Council. He made the remarks during the Let's Talk About It radio programme on Q100.7 FM. Mr. Blackett says he was overwhelmingly supported by the general members during the last Executive elections. He says he will not be challenging the expulsion and is waiting to hear what the general membership has to say. 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 local recruitment agency wants to provide close to a thousand job opportunities for Barbadians with local and international companies. It is hoping to do so through a job fair next week. CEO of Trinity Recruitment Services, Judeen Scantlebury explains the event will be held from August 19 to 23 at the Radisson Aquatica. She reveals positions are available in a range of industries. 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

Political Scientist Peter Wickham is surprised by the ruling of the General Council of the Democratic Labour Party to expel former President Dr. Ronnie Yearwood and former General Secretary Steve Blackett. The decision, which was made and announced last night, comes after both men were on suspension. Mr. Wickham notes the fallout from this development will affect the party's chances of returning to government. 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's a call for more partnerships to finance major projects to make the region more climate resilient. It's coming from Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kerrie Symmonds who says the region faces a greater crisis in relation to climate change. He made the call while delivering the keynote address at the Caribbean Climate Resilience Event, at the Hilton Barbados Resort, Mr. Symmonds says climate change is a wide subejct and includes infrastructure and utilities. Mr. Symmonds says CARICOM is now meeting world leaders at the table and highlighting certain inadequacies in the structure of global financing and trade. 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

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has voiced support for the use of school properties by residents of surrounding communities. She made the comment during this week's Parish Speaks at the Alleyne School in St. Andrew. A resident questioned why the computer lab at the A. Dacosta Edwards Primary School was not being used to hold I.T. classes for residents, in the absence of a resource centre. Prime Minister Mottley welcomed the suggestion as she notes schools are largely under-utilised outside of regular school hours. 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

Pig farmers are worried about developments in the industry. They vented their feelings during a press conference at the offices of the Barbados Agricultural Society. Trevor Thorpe was there. 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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A local businessman is advising small chicken farmers to put relevant infrastructure in place on their farms to prevent their animals from being killed by the heat. Managing Director of Gale's Agro Products Barry Gale says farmers should take note of the advice if they want to safeguard their investment and prevent thousands of dollars in losses. Anesta Henry has the 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

The Barbados Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation is set to host its national championship at the Wildey Gymnasium this Saturday, with one special innovation in place. CBC's Mark Seale 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

Local health authorities are paying close attention to the outbreak of Mpox in Africa amid concerns it about its transmission to other countries. The World Health Organisation has declared the upsurge of infectious disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a growing number of African countries in Africa a public health emergency of international concern. Chief Medical Officer, the Most Honourable Dr. Kenneth George says even though there are no cases of Mpox in Barbados, amid this development, the Ministry of Health is continuing to enhance its surveillance. However, he says, doctors and port health have been placed on alert. Appealing to members of the public to be vigilant at this time, Dr. George says the infectious and lethal strain of the disease is transmitted by close and intimate contact. 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

Record breaking arrivals have been recorded for the first half of the year. The details were revealed at the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association quarterly press conference this morning our Krystal Hoyte was there and joins us now for an update.

There's no clear end in sight to the country's garbage woes. That's because supply chain issues have caused a setback in the delivery of new trucks on order. This was confirmed by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, as Parish Speaks again visited the parish of St. Andrew. Sharika Griffith 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

Over the past few weeks, the Barbados Royals Camp has been honing the skills of young male and female aspiring cricketers and it culminated recently with a 6-aside tournament at the 3Ws Oval. Here's a look at the final won by the Gems' team. 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

There has been a spike in respiratory illnesses on the island. Chief Medical Officer the Most Honourable Dr. Kenneth George tells CBC News health authorities expected an increase in respiratory viruses, including COVID, following Cricket World Cup, Crop Over and Emancipation celebrations. Dr. George says even though it is not mandatory for Barbadians and visitors to wear masks in public spaces, he supports the hospital's decision to require that masks be worn in clinical spaces. He adds that the public should practice hand hygiene, and wear masks when around the elderly and those with non-communicable diseases. Owner of Felimar Plus Pharmacy, and former President of the Barbados Pharmaceutical Society, Yolan Pantin says there has been a recent increase in people visiting her pharmacy requesting assistance with treating sinus-related conditions. 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

Creativity, flexibility, taste and service are said to be the driving forces behind one of Barbados' newest bakeries. Trevor Thorpe reports. 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 #Bakery #TrevorThorpe

Government and other shareholders of Needham's Point Holdings Limited have received a payout as a result of the Hilton Hotel's good performance. Government is the main shareholder of Needham's Point Limited which owns the hotel. Chairman Junior Walrond says the two cents per share dividend signals the recovery of the tourism industry after the COVID-19 pandemic. He says it reflects the company's improved performance in the wake of challenges posed by the world order. 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

Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) Commodore Errington Shurland wants to see the revitalisation of their sports programme. On Sunday during his remarks as part of the BDF’s 45th anniversary church service at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Two Mile Hill, St Michael, he said the programme had played an important part in Barbados’ sporting discipline. Video by Jameel Springer.

The Barbados Police Service complement has been boosted with the addition of over 50 new recruits. The new officers were reminded by Police Commissioner, Richard Boyce that their journey has now begun as he encouraged them to be professional at all times. The advice came during the 148th passing out parade at the Regional Police Training Centre. Among the 51 officers are 22 women. Commissioner Boyce says police officers have been making great sacrifices to make Barbados safe. Chief Justice Leslie Haynes in his speech encouraged the new police officers to commit to self-improvement. He says citizens must have confidence in the Police Service. Police Constable 2451, Johnathan Peter, the leading recruit, expressed thanks to his family and his fellow coursemates for their support. 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