The Barbados Association of Retailers, Vendors and Entrepreneurs (BARVEN) President Alister Alexander believes the time has come for vendors to receive contracts which govern the ways in which they sell. Video by Jameel Springer.

Taking a few trips as well as helping family and friends are among the plans of Eudene Grazette, who has won close to two hundred thousand dollars. She is the latest winner of the Barbados Lottery Double Draw Spot 7 Jackpot, collecting a cheque of $198,000. The presentation was done at the Rubis Service Station in Oistins, Christ Church, where she bought the ticket. Ms. Grazette shared with CBC News what she intends to do with the money. 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 department responsible for the collection of a significant part of Government's revenue has a new home at the Leroy Trotman Building Customs House. Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Barbados Port Inc. Peter Odle says 12 million dollars has been spent to renovate the 32,000 square feet of commercial space, at the Bridgetown Port, where the Customs Department will now be housed. He says the facility now boasts an environmentally-friendly ethos in which business can be transacted in comfort. Mr. Odle adds the new facility will play a pivotal role in helping the department to execute its mandate and new ideas. 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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Time paused for Barbadians this evening for about two minutes, as they watched Sada Williams' historic run. CBC Sports spoke to some of them at the Barbados Olympic Association and National Sports Council's Watch 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

Speaking after the 400m Finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Sada Williams says this Olympics was a challenging one. She is a bit disappointed about her performance, but had high praise for winner Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic. 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

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is warning Customs Officers to be wary of customers seeking to cheat the system. The advice came as the Prime Minister addressed the opening of the Leroy Trotman Building Customs House, the new home of the Customs Office. 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

Government is taking the sole responsibility of naming national facilities away from politicians. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made the announcement today as she delivered remarks at the opening of the Leroy Trotman Building Customs House, the new home of the Customs Office. Ms. Mottley says the National Honours Committee will soon be tasked with the responsibility for consideration and recommendations to Cabinet for the naming of public buildings and properties. A delighted Sir Roy Trotman, who was joined by family and friends, says he's thankful for the honour bestowed upon him while he is still alive. The new state-of-the-art facility will make it possible for all the divisions in the Customs Department to be housed under one roof. 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 People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey says financial exploitation of the elderly is on the increase. He was speaking as the Lower House considered a Resolution to take note of the 2023 to 2028 National Policy on Ageing. Mr. Humphrey also shared the findings of a Situational Analysis, which identifies a number of strengths and weaknesses. The weaknesses include an inadequate supply of home and community care services for the elderly. 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

Government has moved to establish minimum rates of pay and conditions of work for employees in the tourism sector. Some of the new rules were outlined by Labour Minister Colin Jordan, as he delivered a Ministerial Statement in Parliament today. Minister Jordan says in recent times there has been a palpable air of dissatisfaction in the relationship between some employers and workers in the sector. He notes that a number of establishments are no longer party to the collective agreement between the Barbados Workers Union and the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association. After a number of stakeholder meetings last year failed to reach agreement on the language of minimum terms and conditions, Government has now stepped in. Minister Jordan revealed the new minimum conditions include a requirement for work schedules to be written, posted and communicated to workers no less than 48 hours before the start of the work week. Minister Jordan also revealed the new weekly rates of pay. 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

As Government debates the 2023-2028 National Policy on Ageing, Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology Marsha Caddle is stressing the importance of good health for older people. She says it's something that requires consideration and action long before people reach that stage of their lives. For example, she says, nutrition plays a critical part in maintaining good health and while Government will do what it can to assist in that regard, there should be greater discussion about people's nutritional intake. 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

Parliamentary Representative for St. Andrew, Dr. Romel Springer is assuring constituents he will continue to do his best to upgrade the road network across the parish. His comments came at the branch's annual general meeting last evening. Appearing as the guest speaker, Youth Minister Charles Griffith provided an update on projects being executed by his team which St. Andrew residents can tap into. 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

As Barbados seeks to improve its national food security, land allocated for agriculture will be used for that reason only. This assurance is coming from acting Chief Agricultural Officer Michael James, in response to Barbadians concerned about agricultural land being cleared for housing project. Mr. James says while under the Physical Development Plan of Barbados, a certain amount of land has been allocated for agricultural pursuits, the Ministry is monitoring what land is going out of and remaining in agriculture. He was addressing the Youth Farm Agribusiness Workshop. Candidates enrolled in the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Barbados Youth Farm programme, participated in the workshop designed to expose them to the business aspect of the agriculture sector. Technical Specialist at the IICA Delegation in Barbados, Dr. Roxanne Waithe says the participants will learn presentation skills, etiquette, and who they should go to for financing. 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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There is a newly named Frank Worrell Ground! It's located at Waterford, with the dedication ceremony being held recently. 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 early action in the Barbados Road Tennis Open is whetting the appetite for what is shaping up to be a keen competition. Here's a look at some of the opening matches played at the Deighton 'Pa' Roach facility in Bush Hall. 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

By December, boat owners affected by the passing of Hurricane Beryl should have new vessels in the water. This is because the Ministry responsible for the Blue and Green Economy is presently working on a plan that will not only be cost effective, but employ a number of Barbadians in the long term. Rachelle Agard spoke with Acting Minister of the Blue and Green Economy Corey Lane and filed this 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

Principal of one of Barbados' leading technical and vocational institutions has not yet shelved the idea of Barbados becoming a hub for boat building and maintenance in the region. Ian Drakes, who heads the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology says the last Boat Building course was conducted in 2003. However, he says last year following discussions with the Fisheries Division and the Chief Fisheries Officer, a course was re-implemented, but at the start of the semester only two people had subscribed. Mr. Drakes adds that the programme has not been completely shelved and he's inviting all those interested to contact the SJPI. He adds that similar to the country's emphasis on building resilient houses, the SJPI is on a mission to do the same with building boats, and introducing new aspects as the country pushes the use of renewable energy and better industry standards. 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

Government's drive for a carbon neutral Barbados is at an advanced stage. A pilot programme for consultations for terms and conditions of the procurement process will come to the public later this year. It came out of a report from technocrats of the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank at a recent meeting with the Ministry of Energy and Business Development at the Ministry's offices at Warrens. Renewable Energy Expert Mauro Soares gave details of the progress. He says the renewable energy space holds investment opportunities in generation and storage, which would be owned and developed by the private sector. 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

Local entertainers have had a satisfactory 50th Crop Over season. That's according to President of the Entertainment Association of Barbados, Rudy Maloney. He says artistes and musicians were able to perform at multiple events throughout the season which officially ended with the Soca 5.O show on Tuesday. Mr. Maloney tells CBC News songs perceived as favourites were played multiple times on radio stations and the faces of particular artistes were regulars at Crop Over events. He says, the Association is now hoping that more artistes are given opportunities to perform overseas. 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