Despite making some progress to attain the Sustainable Development Goals, Barbados still has some way to go and should not become complacent. That assessment from Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment, Senator Chad Blackman. He was speaking at the opening of the National Consultation on the Identification of Priority Sustainable Goals for Barbados. The two-day session is jointly hosted by the Economic Affairs and Investment Division and the United nations Populations Fund. And SGDs Project Coordinator, in the SDG Unit in the Prime Minister's Office, Krystal Yearwood has provided the results of the Voluntary National Review 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

Sno Cone Vendor Ashly Evelyn is benefitting from the increased heat in Barbados as customers are flocking to her stall to get a reprieve from the sun. Video by Jameel Springer.

Stakeholders of the Bridgetown market are unhappy with the inactivity and the slow paced nature of business despite the intentions of the initiative to bolster entrepreneurship in Barbados. Video by Sandy Pitt.

Tune of the Crop winner Brucelee Almightee popped by our offices at The Nation last night. Smiling throughout, he thanked the Barbadian public for the support shown to his hit song Tomorrow and although his voice was hoarse after a long Crop Over season, he still dropped a few bars – with some impromptu back-up. Coverage of Flow Grand Kadooment is brought to you by Mount Gay. (Video by Reco Moore) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews #CropOverFestival #CropOverCentral

Barbados’ National Hero Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty was not only home for the Crop Over Festival, but she got off the truck and on the road. Security was tight, but she took a quick stroll and felt the love of the people, many of whom pulled captured the moment on their mobile phones. Coverage of Flow Grand Kadooment is brought to you by Mount Gay. (Video by Shanice King) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews #CropOverFestival #CropOverCentral

To a man, revellers with Vida by Esquire love the new Grand Kadooment route. Coverage is brought to you by Mount Gay. (Video by Sandy Pitt) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews #CropOverFestival #CropOverCentral

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Barbados Defence Force (BDF) Chief of Staff, Commodore Errington Shurland reports that Grand Kadooment today has been relatively incident-free. (Video by Reco Moore)

Thousands lined the streets to enjoy Barbados' largest spectacle as hundreds of revellers christened the new route. The spectacular daytime street parade was a fitting way to climax Crop Over 50. Anesta Henry has that 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

Thousands of revellers in colourful creative costumes danced along the newly designated route for the Crop Over climax that is the Flow Grand Kadooment. Despite a delayed start time, officials expected the day to end on a high. Sharika Griffith 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

Crop Over has grown by leaps and bounds this year. And with the 50th anniversary at its climax, one Government official is urging stakeholders to make 2025 just as big. CBC News caught up with Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs at the popular breakfast fete Mimosa, and Rachelle Agard 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

There have been mixed feelings about the new Kadooment route but bands seem willing to give the new one a chance. Trevor Thorpe has that story. 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

Maudlyn Blunt and Emar Edwards are the Women's and Men's Champions of the Kilombo Community Road Tennis Tournament. CBC's Ann-Marie Burke reports on the finals which were at the Emancipation Village in Haggatt Hall. 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

After a late start, the bands are finally on the road. Lisa Ruck caught up with these two ladies jumping with Blue Box Cart along Harbour Road.

Sheena Gill of Blue Box Cart, the first band on the road said they started preparing since last year and were ready to go. This is coverage of the 2024 Flow Grand Kadooment. (Video by Reco Moore) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews #CropOverFestival #CropOverCentral

After consultation, the start of the 2024 Flow Grand Kadooment has been delayed until 11 a.m., as we hear in this message from Carol Roberts, CEO Of the National Cultural Foundation. (Audio courtesy NCF) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews #CropOverFestival #CropOverCentral

All of our favourite ingredients make this the perfect summer meal! Pork Ribs and smashed potatoes! This episode is fyah! Tune in to watch now and get the recipe in today’s Sunday Sun. Brought to you by: SOL Mount Gay Wibisco General Accident Insurance Blue Flames Blades And Williams Bryden Stokes Massy Stores Prosecure Distributors Do It Best Hanschell Inniss Rose & Laflamme Roma Swiss Bertolli Anchor #HowToCookLikeABajan #BajanCookingShow #CaribbeanCooking #BajanRecipes #CaribbeanCookingShow #SummerRecipes #PorkRibs #PorkDishes

Highlights from a few Foreday J'ouvert's early this morning. (Video by Shanice King and Reco Moore)

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Barbados have captured the Under-19 boys CAZOVA Volleyball gold medal, in a thrilling come-from-behind victory over arch-rivals Trinidad and Tobago, in Saturday night's final in Jamaica. The Bajans surged from two-sets down, to stun T&T 20-25, 24-26, 25-21, 25-22, 15-12. President of the Barbados Volleyball Association Kenmore Bynoe 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