Eleanor Rice, the Manager of the All Stars Calypso Tent which accounts for half the Pic-O-De-Crop finalists, is pleased with their performance. She says she is hoping that one of the finalists from her tent defeats reigning king iWeb to bring home the crown. Ms. Rice says while the calypsonians will put in the work to prepare for the big stage, winning the competition will not be a walk in the park. 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 draft process for the inaugural Prime Minister's Cup got going at the Barbados Football Association headquarters in Wildey. Maxwell Football Club was given first dibs as various teams made their picks for the semi-pro competition, which carries a cash prize of $100,000 Bds for the winners. The action kicks off on August 25th with 24 teams – 10 from the Barbados Football Association Premier League, the top six from Division 1, and the top four from Divisions 2 and 3, based on 2023 standings. Tournament Coordinator, Craig Stuart explained the process of selecting players. Project Manager Shane Archer reaffirmed the aim of the tournament and its impact on society. The full list of players selected during the draft process will be finalised this weekend. 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

History has been created with the announcement of this year's 18 finalists for the Pic-O-De-Crop competition. In an unprecedented development, nine of the finalists are from one tent, the All Stars Calypso Tent, and among the 18 is a blind contender. The line up was decided through a draw this evening at Courtesy Garage. Those vying for the crown include a number of former and current Junior Calypso Monarchs. The show comes off at the National Botanical Gardens on August 2nd. Chief Executive Officer of the National Cultural Foundation Carol Roberts says the competition is extremely important to the preservation of intangible aspects of the Crop Over Festival. To add a bit of spice to the pot, she announced the final competition will be broadcast live and free of cost. The winner will take home a 2024 e-powered Nissan X-Trail valued at $136,995 or a cash prize of $100,000. 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 Barbados Police Service and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital are in line for major technological upgrades. As we hear in this Sharika Griffith report, the aim is to improve service delivery to Barbadians. 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 Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs and the National Transformation Initiative are on a mission to empower community workers, specifically those who work in the Home Help and Community Elder Care Programme. This is as a result of a memorandum of understanding between the National Assistance Board and the National Transformation Initiative. These workers will join over 800 staff of the Grantley Adams International Airport who were the first cohort to be involved in this programme. Rachelle Agard attended the signing 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

The results are in Here are the finalists for the 2024 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals! The official list, tabulated by PricewaterhouseCoopers SRL, was announced by Toni Yarde, Corporate Communications Specialist, NCF. The finals will take place on Friday, August 2, at the National Botanical Gardens. (Video by Jameel Springer)

Pic-O-De-Crop Finalist Mr. DJ, who is blind, it's a proud moment for him. Mr. DJ, real name Granville Carter is known for his dominance of the National United Society of the Blind Calypso Competition. He intends to do his best at the finals. 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 Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology's STEM Summer Camp got off to a start at the St. Michael School today. The camp, which has attracted 120 participants, is being held under the theme "An Exciting Adventure With Stem". Coordinator, Arlene Weekes, says it aptly describes what campers will experience. 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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Former Junior Monarch and first-time Pic-O-De-Crop finalist Grateful Co is eager to compete in next week Friday's finals at the National Botanical Gardens. (Video by Jameel Springer)

Twenty-three-year-old Calecia Lashawna Campbell of Bournes Land, Christ Church has been remanded to Dodds Prison after being charged in the murder of Joanna Ariella Safia Branch, 20, at Work Hall St Philip on July 9. (Video by Jameel Springer)

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Barbadian entertainers will be doing their part to help raise funds for the local fishing community and islands of St Vincent and the Grenadines that were impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Entrepreneur and founder of Mabel John Foundation Vania ‘Vayne’ Thompson encouraged Barbadians to support LUV the Hurricane Relief Lime which will be held on Tuesday, July 23 at Copacabana Beach Club, Bay Street, St Michael. https://nationnews.com/2024/07/22/charity-entertainers-raising-funds-to-help-fishing-industry-and-st-vincent/

On July 1st, 2024, a deadly Category 5 hurricane charged through the Caribbean, claiming lives, livelihoods and homes. Hurricane Beryl the second named storm but first hurricane in the 2024 Atlantic season became the earliest Category 5 ever recorded in the Atlantic. It impacted over 10 Caribbean islands from Barbados to Jamaica, with at least two of them, Carriacou and Union Island, being decimated. This is Beryl's Wake: Caribbean Communities in the Aftermath with Krystal Hoyte. Subscribe to CBC Barbados: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 #CBCTV8 #HurricaneBeryl #Carriacou #KrystalHoyte

Team Hibiscus from Trinidad and Tobago are the winners of the Women's T6 Classic against Barbados Blazers. Hibiscus won the final game to take the series 2-1. Playing at the Sheffield Playing Field in St. George in game #1, Hibiscus batted first and scored 58. Blazers in reply were dismissed for 54, to lose by four runs. CBC's Damien Best reports. 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