Barbados has recorded 4.5% economic growth for the first half of the year. Now joining us tonight to analyse the latest economic review is Economist Professor Justin Robinson. Visit our website www.cbc.bb for more of today's top stories. #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsDay #CBCNewsNight #CBCNewsBarbados #Credible #Balanced #Committed

The climate crisis took centre stage at today's CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Grenada and Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley is once again calling on the international community to do more. Krystal Hoyte 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

Barbados has had its largest second-quarter economic growth since 1998. This has been revealed by Governor of the Central Bank Dr. Kevin Greenidge who's reporting a 4.5% growth for the period. He says one of the major driving factors is an uptick in tourism. Rachelle Agard attended the press conference and 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

Major steps are being made for more local businesses to get their products on cruise ships. And this increase in business could lead to more jobs for Barbadians. Sharika Griffith 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

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is taking major steps to combat antimicrobial resistance, one of the top global public health threats. That's according to Director of Clinical and Diagnostic Services at the QEH, Dr. the Most Honourable Corey Forde. He says the hospital has launched an Antimicrobial Stewardship Team to look into how the country uses antibiotics. Dr. Forde spoke about the healthcare concern which is being treated as a top priority by the Prime Minister's Office, when he appeared on the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation's Pulse radio show. 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

An appeal is going out to partygoers enjoying the last lap of the 2024 Crop Over season to do what is necessary to protect the elderly from contracting COVID-19 amidst a spike in cases. Director of Clinical and Diagnostic Services at the QEH, Dr. the Most Honourable Corey Forde, says while health authorities are monitoring an increase in cases, the four people who recently died from the disease are all elderly people. He made the appeal while speaking on the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation's Pulse radio show. 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

Member of Parliament for St. Peter, Colin Jordan is calling for the creation and enforcement of laws for developments in Speightstown. Mr. Jordan was speaking during a Barbados Labour Party Branch meeting at the Alexandra School. He's warned the construction of what he calls "ultra-modern" buildings could result in the northern town losing its character. Jordan has also cautioned the Planning and Development Department against letting buildings run to ruin, as he reiterated his call for Speightstown to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The MP has also reported progress in efforts to attract smaller cruise vessels to dock in Speightstown, with at least one expressing interest in the upcoming cruise season. But he notes this creates a need for a port facility and other infrastructure. 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

Some Brittons Hill residents should once again feel safe to traverse their community thanks to the effort of a local group. "Youth on Call" descended on the site of two derelict properties in Deightons Road, overrun by bush. Director Nathaniel Boyce spoke to CBC News before beginning the difficult task. Mr. Boyce says the group is also planning a number of other initiatives with a view to helping young people. 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

Barbados is among Caribbean nations to benefit from a programme providing agricultural insurance for farmers in the region. The Regional Economic Agri-insurance Programme, 'REAP' was launched in Guyana. Spearheading this initiative is Lynch Caribbean Brokers. REAP offers insurance products that provide direct payouts to cover production costs and business interruptions. CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General, Economic Integration, Innovation and Development, Joseph Cox says the programme is significant given the impact of climate change on member states. Managing Director of Lynch Caribbean, Damien Bowen says the company - a leading regional broker is proud to power the regional private sector partnership. He says similar programmes have been developed in the Dominican Republic, Argentina and Mexico. 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

Barbados Olympic triathlete Matthew Wright may see his event delayed due to pollution of the river. Today's official training session for the triathletes only involved the cycling the and running, as the swimming section was cancelled as a result of tests carried out in the seine yesterday. They revealed water quality levels that were above the limits on certain points of the swim course, due to rain that fell in Paris on 26 and 27 July, so officials decided that in order to protect the health and safety of the athletes, the swim activities would be cancelled. Chef de Mission Cammie Burke says there is a contingency plan for the triathlon being delayed and while cancelling it altogether is not a preferred option, it is still on the table. Meanwhile, the Chef says while the food issues are slowly getting better, transportation is still horrible. 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 #ParisOlympics #ParisOlympics2024

Barbados Olympic triathlete Matthew Wright may see his event delayed due to pollution of the river. Today's official training session for the triathletes only involved the cycling the and running, as the swimming section was cancelled as a result of tests carried out in the seine yesterday. They revealed water quality levels that were above the limits on certain points of the swim course, due to rain that fell in Paris on 26 and 27 July, so officials decided that in order to protect the health and safety of the athletes, the swim activities would be cancelled. Chef de Mission Cammie Burke says there is a contingency plan for the triathlon being delayed and while cancelling it altogether is not a preferred option, it is still on the table. Meanwhile, the Chef says while the food issues are slowly getting better, transportation is still horrible. 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 #ParisOlympics #ParisOlympics2024

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Three weeks have passed since 71-year-old Anthony Coward disappeared and his family continues to be worried about his whereabouts. His ex-wife Shirlene Coward says his relatives and friends are still searching for their loved one, who was last seen at a bus stop close to his Airy Hill, St Joseph home on Friday the 5th of July. She says relatives and friends are worried about how the former educator is coping. Ms Coward says law enforcement officials assisted with the search efforts last week. On July 14, CBC News covered a small search party combing the Chimborazo, St. Joseph area hoping to find the missing man. 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 #MissingMan #Missing

The Anglican Church wants more attention paid to reducing homelessness and unemployment in Barbados. This sentiment is from the Anglican Bishop of Barbados, The Right Reverend Michael Maxwell. He wants the Anglican Church to be more confident and energized as it moves forward to help address these societal ills. Bishop Maxwell made the remarks during the Anglican Diocese 200th Artefact Exhibition and Cocktail Reception. He along with President Her Excellency Dame Sandra Mason cut the ribbon signalling the opening of the event. It showcases artefacts, paintings, stained glass, photos of former bishops from 1824 to the present as well as historical vestry minutes among other things. Bishop Maxwell has challenged the Anglican Church to recommit to its service delivery of feeding the gospel to the people. 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 #Anglican #AnglicanChurch

The Anglican Church wants more attention paid to reducing homelessness and unemployment in Barbados. This sentiment is from the Anglican Bishop of Barbados, The Right Reverend Michael Maxwell. He wants the Anglican Church to be more confident and energized as it moves forward to help address these societal ills. Bishop Maxwell made the remarks during the Anglican Diocese 200th Artefact Exhibition and Cocktail Reception. He along with President Her Excellency Dame Sandra Mason cut the ribbon signalling the opening of the event. It showcases artefacts, paintings, stained glass, photos of former bishops from 1824 to the present as well as historical vestry minutes among other things.   Bishop Maxwell has challenged the Anglican Church to recommit to its service delivery of feeding the gospel to the people. 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 #Anglican #AnglicanChurch

Plans are being made to provide additional facilities for coconut vendors operating at Newton Christ Church. This comes months after they moved from their roadside locations to land prepared by Export Barbados and the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology. Reanne Phillips has the report. 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 #Coconut #ReannePhillips

Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) Trisha Tannis has called for urgent action to address the alarming increase in violence across Barbados, particularly those incidents involving guns. Video by Reco Moore.

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St. George Parish Ambassadors for 2024 spent their community giveback day sprucing up St. Jude's Primary School as their project. The two Ambassadors Shaquon Roberts and Roneasha Goodridge, painted several classrooms and a bench for the upcoming school year on Saturday. The supplies such as the paint, brushes and other hardware were donated by private entities. Goodridge says initiatives such as these made her feel good as a child, and what they did today, helps to pay it forward. 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 #School #Ambassador