The popular Bridgetown Market has returned for another year, albeit with some changes. The new format began with the staging of a craft market in the heart of The City. 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

Caribbean Community leaders open their three-day summit in Grenada tomorrow, less than a month after Hurricane Beryl devastatingly demonstrated the continued impact of climate change on their countries. Peter Richards looks at some of the pressing issues expected to be on the agenda. 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

Highlights from Shining Stars Calypso Tent 2024 judging night. (Video by Jameel Springer)

Highlights from House of Soca Calypso judging night 2024. (Video by Jameeel Springer)

Highlights from All Stars Calypso Tent judging night. (Video by James Springer)

International Table Tennis Federation Expert Norman Tang is in Barbados, training local umpires and referees. The three-day umpire course concluded earlier this week with ten new basic umpires being certified, and it continued today with the ITTF Basic Rreferee's Course. The goal is to equip more Barbadians with the knowledge of table tennis, while becoming qualified as the Commonwealth Masters Championship is soon approaching. Canadian Tang is urging more Barbadians to get involved and enhance their skills. President of the Barbados Table Tennis Association Marguerita Felix, is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the ITTF on this initiative.

An opportunity was provided by the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme for local entrepreneurs to network and build relationships. Several were invited to the Limegrove Lifestyle Centre in St. James for a network YES Crop Over Mix and Mingle - an event Manager of YES, Ryan Moseley, says allows them to share ideas and learn from one another. He says the interaction is important. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Joy Adamson says the mix and mingle has the blessing of the Minister, Charles Griffith. 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 commemorated the Day of National Significance, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley reminded that the struggles of the labour movement have led to considerable improvement in the lives of Barbadians. She says July 26 is a day the country can claim as the start of a modern Barbados. Her comments during the Crop Over Folk Concert in Golden Square Freedom Park in commemoration of the island's involvement in the historic Caribbean labour rebellions of the 1930s. Barbados' Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong says the sacrifices and struggles of the generation of 1937 must be honoured. Despite the progress, he says the struggles did not end then. 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 National Boxing Team is off to the OECS Boxing Championship in St. Lucia. The nine-member team, which left Barbados Thursday, is led by Coach and Manager Ronaldo Als. He says the team is well prepared and is aiming for all gold medals. 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 team to the International Karate Daigaku World Cup is back home with 68 medals. They returned Thursday from Guyana to cheers from family, friends, supporters and other teammates who had returned home earlier. The twenty-six-member team secured 12 gold, 31 silver and 25 bronze. Coach Neil Skeete says he is extremely proud of his team, which comprised mainly first time athletes. He believes with more training, the team can bring home even more medals. Jurisa Sampson, who competed in the individual and Team Kata, as well as in the Kumite, urged fellow athletes to work hard at what they do to produce the results they want. 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

Highlights from the Scotiabank Junior Monarch 2024 (Calypso) competition. (Video by James Springer)

Highlights from the Scotiabank Junior Monarch 2024 (Calypso) competition. (Video by James Springer)

A culinary succession plan is being put in place in Barbados. This is the message from international award-winning chef and head of Cook Caribbean Incorporated, Adrian Cumberbatch. He was speaking at the start of the second week of the sixth Summer Cooking Camp for children eight to sixteen years old. Trevor Thorpe 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

The Pan American Health Organisation is targeting the elimination of leprosy in Barbados and the eastern Caribbean. Barbados has a lone case under treatment and St. Lucia has 11. Advisor for Health Surveillance, Disease Prevention and Control Dr. Prabhjot Singh says PAHO and the World Health Organisation offer free leprosy treatment to all countries in the world. Dr. Singh says there is absolutely no need for panic because the disease is not so easily transmitted. 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

Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey, who is also the Member of Parliament for St. Michael South wants more private sector entities to give back to the community, just as Packaging Centre continues to do. Management of the company donated some equipment and an undisclosed sum of money to constituent Kareen McCollin whose roof was damaged following the passing of Hurricane Beryl. Mr. Humphrey was speaking at his constituency office at Villa Road, Brittons Hill, St. Michael. Sales and Marketing Manager Matthew Choo says this is their way of giving back to the country. Additionally, Warehouse Manager Simon Choo says he and Vivian Fagan got together to offer support after Ms. McCollin's plight became known. And Ms. McCollin recounts the experience, which she described as frightening. She says she and her children were together when the roof in the front house blew off. 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

A Government Minister says caretakers, specifically those in private care institutions, should not be paid less than the minimum wage. He stresses this is illegal. Further, Elder Affairs Minister, Kirk Humphrey notes a number of people who are hired to take care of the elderly do not have the requisite training or are not paid the required remuneration. He was speaking after public concerns were raised that social workers should be paid more if better results are expected. 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

Healthier food options are the difference Neil's Bistro brings to local hospitality. Managing Director Neil Pickering tells The Business Report their motto now is; 'Healthy never tasted so good'. Trevor Thorpe 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

2023 Junior Calypso Monarch Sakarah has reclaimed her crown, while Mr. Showman is the new Junior Soca Monarch. The two walked away with the titles after competing in the 2024 Scotiabank Junior Monarch Competition at the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex. Wendy Burke 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 #CropOver #CropOver2024

The National Cultural Foundation says Trinity Clarke's placement in the Scotiabank Junior Monarch competition has nothing to do with being penalised for an alleged incident at the venue. Chief Executive Officer, Carol Roberts says comments appearing in the media following an alleged incident involving competitor Trinity Clarke are unfortunate. Kareen Clarke states her daughter was allegedly attacked. She adds that Trinity has retained the services of Senior Counsel Michael Lashley to deal with the matter. The mother was also heard on Starcom Network's Fireworks Radio Show relaying the incident. Ms. Roberts' comments come on the heels of a post by Kareen Clarke, on social media following the Thursday night competition. Ms. Roberts says as soon as she was informed of the incident at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium, she requested a report from the music officer in charge, and other involved parties, which was received before 10 a.m. She says she had intended to deal with the matter away from the public's eye, but given the circumstances, it has received a lot of public attention. Ms. Roberts adds the incident at the Junior Monarch will not affect Trinity's participation in the upcoming Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop competition. 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 #CropOver #CropOver2024

The National Cultural Foundation says Trinity Clarke's placement in the Scotiabank Junior Monarch competition has nothing to do with being penalised for an alleged incident at the venue. Chief Executive Officer, Carol Roberts says comments appearing in the media following an alleged incident involving competitor Trinity Clarke are unfortunate. Kareen Clarke states her daughter was allegedly attacked. She adds that Trinity has retained the services of Senior Counsel Michael Lashley to deal with the matter. The mother was also heard on Starcom Network's Fireworks Radio Show relaying the incident. Ms. Roberts' comments come on the heels of a post by Kareen Clarke, on social media following the Thursday night competition. Ms. Roberts says as soon as she was informed of the incident at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium, she requested a report from the music officer in charge, and other involved parties, which was received before 10 a.m. She says she had intended to deal with the matter away from the public's eye, but given the circumstances, it has received a lot of public attention. Ms. Roberts adds the incident at the Junior Monarch will not affect Trinity's participation in the upcoming Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop competition. 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 #CropOver #CropOver2024