Plans are in the works to ramp up production of rice across the island. The announcement comes as Barbados reaps its second successful harvest of upland rice. Agriculture Minister, Indar Weir, shared the plans after a harvesting ceremony at the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation this morning. Reanne Phillips tells us more. 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 #Rice #Agriculture

There is concern that private developers not fulfilling their obligations when constructing housing projects in Barbados. The issue was raised by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley during Thursday's "St. Philip Speaks" at the Princess Margaret Secondary School. Kishmar St. Juste has the story. 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 #Housing #Developers

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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has welcomed news the European Investment Bank, and Inter-American Development Bank, (IADB) have approved guarantees to support climate and fiscal resilience. Guarantees totalling 300 million have been approved to support an innovative debt-for-climate operation. This will help Barbados unlock much-needed resources to invest in critical climate adaptation projects. Ms. Mottley provided some insight during Thursday's "St. Philip Speaks,"  as she responded to concerns of farmers in that parish regarding access to water. 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 #Water #Farming

Mr Showman is the Scotiabank Junior Monarch in the soca category and Sakarah has successfully defended her crown in the Scotiabank Junior Monarch in the calypso category. (Video by Jameel Springer)

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has committed to helping the residents of Six Men’s, St Peter as they attempt to solve issues surrounding ownership of the lands on which they live. Leader of the Opposition, attorney Ralph Thorne KC said the party made the commitment after meeting with residents as part of the Community Connections programme last Saturday. The seaside community is a stone’s throw away from the Pendry Hotel which is under construction. When the $100 million project is completed it is expected to comprise 74 ocean front rooms and suites, 46 private residences, a spa, fitness centre, kids club and marina with 111 berths. (Video by Reco Moore)

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Mr Deejay from House of Soca had mixed feelings on the night the finalists were announced. He was elated he made the cut, but did not agree with the judges. The blind entertainer will be performing My Other Senses. (Video by Jameel Springer) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews

Former winner of the Richard Stoute Teen Talent, Darin Holder, says after failing to make the cut last year, he recommitted his efforts to be among the 18 this year. He spoke to The Nation after the finalists were announced. (Video by Jameel Springer) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews

The finalists of the Modern School Infrastructure Design Competition have been chosen. That was announced on Monday during an award ceremony held at Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Two Mile Hill St Michael. When the competition was launched a few months ago, architects were encouraged to submit designs for nursery, primary, secondary and special needs schools. In the Nursery category submissions from Corey Evelyn, Ruth Durant-Sobers and Christopher Barnett were selected. Maurice Clarke, Alana Brooks, Durant-Sobers submitted designs that landed them in the finals of the competition. In the Secondary; Kevin Browne, Ian Best and Julia Kirton were selected, while in the special needs category, Evelyn, Kirton and Frederick Johnson were selected. The objective of the competition is to identify suitable concepts for modern school infrastructure in Barbados which capture the key factors for Education Transformation, Climate Resilience and Sustainable Infrastructure. (Video by Reco Moore)

A fresh appeal is being made for spectators to refrain from entering bands on Kadooment day without permission. The public is reminded they can be prosecuted as it is an offence to do so. Wendy Burke 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

Some sectors are still picking up the pieces following the passing of Hurricane Beryl earlier this month. One of those sectors is the hotel industry, specifically along the West Coast, where significant damage was recorded following the hurricane surge waves. Rachelle Agard spoke with some players in the industry 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

Vice Chancellor and Principal of the Five Islands Campus of the University of the West Indies, Professor Justin Robinson, says artificial intelligence is one of the most significant technological events, and if the Caribbean doesn't get onboard, it will impact socio-economic development. He was speaking to CBC News after the campus staged a major AI conference. 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's concern calypsonians and other creatives are not doing enough to encourage Barbadians to live healthier lifestyles. It's coming from Vice President of the Healthy Caribbean Coalition, Dr. Kenneth Connell. The Deputy Dean, of recruitment and outreach, at the University of the West Indies, believes the same way calypsonians and other artistes sing about crime and other topics, they should be highlighting the issue of non-communicable diseases which is a public health crisis. Dr. Connell raised the concern as he contributed to a public health talk themed 'Crop Over, Culture and Cardiac Disease'. Meanwhile, Head of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital's Cardiovascular Services, Dr. Dawn Scantlebury reports an increasing number of Barbadians continue to die from cardiac diseases. She says people are dying younger as a result of cardiac-related issues. 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 time has come for Barbados to further enhance its treatment of cardiovascular conditions to embrace some of the new techniques and medications utilised internationally. The call has come from Dr. Marcus St. John, a cardiologist at Baptist Health's Miami Cardiac Vascular Institute. He is on island for the Caribbean Cardiac Society's – 37th Caribbean Cardiology Conference at the Hilton Barbados. While he notes Barbados has an exceptional cadre of cardiologists, he says the improvements are needed across the board. And interventional cardiologist and leader in the Structural Heart Programme Development at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Dr. Nish Patel, is also attending the three-day meeting. He shared details of the latest valve replacement techniques. 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 continues to use its presence at international fora to push for debt sustainability for small island developing states, SIDS. The plight of SIDS was highlighted by the island's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Kereeta Whyte as she participated in a multi-stakeholder round table on debt and debt sustainability. It formed part of the first session of the preparatory committee for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Ethiopia. She put forward four proposals, including a debt service suspension initiative. Ms. Whyte also took part in a multi-stakeholder round table on addressing systemic issues. During that session, she reiterated a call for better representation of developing countries and SIDS in international financial institutions. 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 will be looking to bring home the bacon and its fifth title when the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Taste of the Caribbean comes off in November and reminds the world why they are the culinary capital of the Caribbean. The last competition was held in December 2019 ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic, but will return this year, with both team and individual medals to be won. The BHTA's Chief Executive Officer Ryan Forde is encouraging all chefs, dessert chefs, mixologists, and budding entrepreneurs to register for the Barbados competition to be held in August, from which the team for the CHTA leg of the competition will be decided. Mr. Forde adds that the training associated with being a part of the culinary team is invaluable. And even if an individual does not win, they will benefit. During the period between the local competition and the taste of the Caribbean, the BHTA will be relaunching its gourmet taste series in September and October to raise funds for the travelling culinary 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

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Several prefab container houses are under construction along the Mighty Grynner Highway, next to the BARVEN Outdoor Market. These fully customisable 20”x8” and 20”x10” structures are being built by Sol Prefab Pods and will soon be on sale to interested parties for use in business or accommodation. On-site manager Dextroy Mingo said yesterday the mobile container houses with metal wall insulations were fire resistant and would cost from $16 000, which was subject to change pending any customisations. He said the houses were almost completed and only required connection to the electrical grid. (Video by Reco Moore) #Barbados #BarbadosNews #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #NationBarbados #TheSourceMatters

In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, Minister of the Environment and National Beautification, Green and Blue Economy, Adrian Forde, has emphasised the urgent need for Barbados to rethink its climate resilience infrastructure. Speaking at the launch of a damage and loss assessment by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) held today at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Forde highlighted the inadequacies revealed by the recent hurricane. (Video by Reco Moore)