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

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

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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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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