Government's million trees project is growing. Minister of Environment and National Beautification Adrian Forde has announced that close to 600,000 trees have been planted, as part of the project launched by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley in 2019. During a press conference, Mr. Forde says he's pleased with the project's progress, despite setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, dendrologist Nigel Jones is insisting the project must not be taken for granted and is calling on Barbadians to keep planting trees. He reiterates that trees play a fundamental role in various areas. 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

Students of the Thelma Berry Nursery now have a state of the art room facilitating the learning of science, technology, reading, engineering, arts and mathematics or STREAM. The new air conditioned room, outfitted with modern and traditional tools, was officially opened on Wednesday at the St. David's, Christ Church school. It was in the works for a few years, due to several hiccups. Principal Katie Riley, is pleased it has finally become a reality. Senior Education Officer, Dr. Christina Morris praised the school for creating the space as she notes it allows for integration across the curriculum. 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

Member of Parliament for the City Corey Lane says the Magic Brush Project will be expanded ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup, in an effort to beautify communities around Kensington Oval. He notes that it's not uncommon to spruce up a home when hosting. When questioned if these projects and developments only occur when visitors are expected, Mr. Lane says it merely accelerates projects. 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

Government is seeking to get Barbadians to help improve the country's food security and beautify their properties. The Ministry of Environment and National Beautification has launched a Parish Home Garden Competition. Minister Adrian Forde says the initiative is an opportunity for Barbadians to beautify their country. Coordinator of the Tree Planting Project Team Dewyn Phillips says the inter-parish competition is slated to run between May 10 and 23. He says the winners from each parish will receive a prize of $1500 for having the most beautiful home or residential garden. 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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Families impacted by Sunday's fire in Wellington Street, St. Michael will not be forced to leave the temporary hotel accommodations provided by Government until a medium term housing solution is found. This is according to Member of Parliament for the City Corey Lane Krystal Hoyte has more. 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

As dairy farmers continue to struggle financially to meet milk production demands, international veterinarian Dr. Esteban Paniagua is in Barbados to see how he can help. The Costa Rican dairy production specialist is doing a survey of dairy farms to understand their deficiencies and is making recommendations on how the operational efficiency of the farms can be improved. Lorna Jones 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

The Barbados Light and Power has been granted permission to recover some of the cost of investing in battery storage from customers. However, householders will have to wait a while longer to find out if and by how much their electricity bills will increase by, over the next three years. The Fair Trading Commission's decision on the power company's request for a clean energy transition rider was issued on Monday, approximately seven months after the application was filed. BL&P officials said the importation of batteries and other equipment was needed to stabilise the country's power supply, given the growing number of renewable energy systems connected to the grid. If successful, householders would have seen their monthly bills increase by $41 over a three year period. But while the BL&P was seeking approval to recover the cost of investing in 90 megawatts of battery energy storage systems, the FTC has only approved 15 megawatts. The remaining 75 megawatts and synchronous condensers were not approved. The Barbados Light and Power has expressed some disappointment with this decision. Managing Director Roger Blackman, has however acknowledged it as a step forward in the journey towards sustainable energy solutions for Barbados. 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

Members of the visiting Sankofa Pilgrimage traced their blood lines today during a visit to the Department of Archives. But before they started that work, the contingent was treated to a cultural show and a variety of local arts, crafts and delicacies at the Archives' Geneaology Marketplace. Rachelle Agard was there 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

Sixty recruits have shown their resilience and made it to the end of Intake 16 - 2024 of the Barbados Pathfinder Band. The platoon put on a superb drill display for family members and well-wishers, including Minister of Labour Colin Jordan recently at the Oldbury campsite in St. Philip. Executive Secretary of the Eastern Caribbean Conference, Terrance Haynes commended the cohort on their decision to serve the church, under the theme "Resilience: The Journey Continues". He advised them to be disciplined in all their undertakings. Meanwhile, Recruitment Officer Tristan Williams noted during 2019 to 2022, the band was unable to function due to restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. While this cohort had its disappointments and challenges, he urged the band members to use them as stepping stones on their journey to success. 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

Officials at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital have been monitoring the number of asthmatics presenting to the Accident and Emergency Department, in light of concerns about Saharan dust, the recent increase in fires and other triggers for asthma. Head of the AED, Consultant Dr. Anne-Marie Cruickshank made the revelation while receiving a donation from the Barbados Asthma Association to observe World Asthma Day. The Barbados Asthma Association handed over 42 peak flow meters and 36 spacing devices valued at over $1000. President Rosita Pollard says the donation is one of their main activities. 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

Ellerton pulled off an upset as they beat title contenders UWI Blackbirds 4-1 in the BFA Premier League at the Wildey Turf. Meanwhile, in the night's opening match, Wotton made light work of the Barbados Soccer Academy. 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 drag team finished second overall when the dust settled on the Island Rush Drag event in St. Vincent and the Grenadines recently. CBC's Ann-Marie Burke takes a look at some of the action. 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 Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) is advocating for amendments to be made to the island's consumer protection legislation. Executive Director, Maureen Holder says the legislation must be more suited with the times, noting recommendations have been made in this regard. She outlined on CBC TV8's Mornin' Barbados the areas of the legislation that need updating. Meanwhile, Director of BCEN, Mitchinson Beckles says he is focused on representing the interests of seniors as they too are consumers. He says the organisation is there for Barbadians to turn to, to have their concerns addressed. 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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One of Barbados' renowned musicians Ricky Aimey has died. He passed away at home on Monday night. Aimey, a father of two, made a significant contribution to the entertainment landscape. He played with bands such as the Outfit, Coalishun, Colour Blind and Boogie Nights. Some of his friends in the entertainment fraternity have reflected on his life and contribution to the industry. Barbadian pianist, composer and academic Dr. Stefan Walcott says he was a stalwart in the spouge era, playing bass. Musician and producer Randy Eastmond has described Aimey as a genius. 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

Acting Chief Fire Officer Henderson Patrick is clearing the air on rumours circulating on social media regarding the Fire Service's response to Sunday's blaze in the City. Krystal Hoyte 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

250 Liberians will spend the rest of the week on a quest to discover their ancestral roots and their Barbadian heritage. The group forms part of the Sankofa Pilgrimage conceived by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley some two years ago. Rachelle Agard joined them in St. Joseph today 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

Once all goes according to plan, the 3000-plus students who sat today's Common Entrance exam will know what secondary schools they've been allocated to in early July, when the results are released. Reanne Phillips has more in 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

There will be a Common Entrance examination next year. That's the word from Education Minister, Kay McConney. She made the revelation about the 2025 11 Plus as she spoke to CBC News after today's test. Meanwhile, parents whose children just completed this year's test support the decision for it to remain. 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