Barbados' most successful jockey Patrick Husband was the toast of the Woodbine Racetrack in Canada yesterday after being rewarded for his outstanding achievements in horse racing. CBC's Anmar Goodridge-Boyce has the details. 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 #PatrickHusbands #AnmarGoodridgeBoyce

The local banking system is being urged to find other ways to finance small and medium-sized companies. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley Mia Amor Mottley issued the challenge during the Goddard Enterprises 100th-anniversary entrepreneur competition awards ceremony. She says with nearly $14 billion in savings, more trust needs to be extended to those who want to invest in their businesses. Mike's Bajan Beverages, run by Michael Thornton and Medregis' Dale Trotman, were declared the grand prize winners from a pool of three semifinalists. Each individual copped $50,000, out of an initial pool of ten entrants from Barbados, the greater Caribbean, and one family member of Goddard's Enterprises Ltd. Additionally, Prime Minister Mottley notes one of Barbados' challenges is that the local market space is too small, and urges entrepreneurs to reach outside Barbados' borders. 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 #Banking #Business

The local banking system is being urged to find other ways to finance small and medium-sized companies. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley Mia Amor Mottley issued the challenge during the Goddard Enterprises 100th-anniversary entrepreneur competition awards ceremony. She says with nearly $14 billion in savings, more trust needs to be extended to those who want to invest in their businesses.  Mike's Bajan Beverages, run by Michael Thornton and Medregis' Dale Trotman, were declared the grand prize winners from a pool of three semifinalists.  Each individual copped $50,000, out of an initial pool of ten entrants from Barbados, the greater Caribbean, and one family member of Goddard's Enterprises Ltd.  Additionally, Prime Minister Mottley notes one of Barbados' challenges is that the local market space is too small, and urges entrepreneurs to reach outside Barbados' borders. 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 #Banking #Business

Agriculture officials are intensifying efforts to reduce the island's food import bill through an initiative called “Project Care”. It involves providing technical assistance to Barbadians to set up community gardens. Reanne Phillips tells us more in this 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 #Agriculture #ReannePhillips

Chief Fisheries Officer Shelly Ann Cox spoke to Nationnews in an interview.

The People's Business - May 19, 2024 TOPIC: “The Suriname/Barbados Agreement: An Update.” Host: Wendy Burke Guest: 1.) Albert Ramdin - Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation 2.) Alphea Wiggins - Barbados Special Envoy to Guyana and Suriname

A family is counting their blessings after a tree fell and damaged their property this afternoon. Our videographer Winston Boyce captured the scene at Barbarees Gardens, St Michael where the incident took place Reports indicate that most of the damage was to a fence and a shed attached to the house. 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 #Tree #House

Motorists travelling in the area of Waterford Bottom, St Michael can expect some delays. This after an accident at the junction leading to the Combermere School is causing some minor challenges for drivers. ???? Anderson Arthur 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 #Accident #Collision

Motorists travelling in the area of Waterford Bottom, St Michael can expect some delays. This after an accident at the junction leading to the Combermere School is causing some minor challenges for drivers. ???? Anderson Arthur 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 #Accident #Collision

Calls for the creation of a national registry of pedophiles have garnered support from a UN Child Rights Expert. The suggestion was made by Minister of Youth, Charles Griffith and backed by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. Their comments came during Debate on a Report regarding the Child Protection Bill in the Lower House. Now, Chair of the National Committee on the Rights of the Child, Faith Marshall-Harris, is also making her position on the matter clear. Ms. Marshall-Harris was speaking during an interview with CBC News. She has commended the current administration and the Minister of People Empowerment, Kirk Humphrey, who championed the Child Protection Bill. While noting it has been long in coming, she acknowledges that such matters take political will in order to be completed. 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

Three student nurses from the Barbados Community College (BCC) were presented with the CIBC Caribbean Ramona Mascoll Scholarship on Monday, being the fourth cohort to receive the award. The scholarships are valued at $2 000 and cover the cost of registration fees, as well as books, uniforms and whatever is required to meet their academic needs. Video by Reco Moore.

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The Oman Cricket Team has settled nicely since arriving in Barbados ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The squad visited the Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club this morning at Friendship to pass on some knowledge to the 1st cohorts of the Club. CBC's Damien Best was there. 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 will soon be moving to create a facility where those within the clothing and garment sectors, along with the services and cultural industry sectors will have access to much needed equipment, to set the tone for business going forward. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made the revelation during the Goddard Enterprises 100th Anniversary Entrepreneur Competition Awards at the Errol Barrow Centre For Creative Imagination. She says already at Newton in Christ Church, Government has established a major food production facility to assist entrepreneurs with industry equipment through micro-leasing. The Prime Minister notes the facility is currently exporting to the USA, and is hopeful by the end of this year it will be asset compliant. Prime Minister Mottley adds that the role of Barbados in the 21st century has to be one that functions as an international hub. She urges Barbados to drive entrepreneurship through the marine environment to gain a competitive advantage. 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

If all goes according to plan, Barbados will soon be preparing to export one million kilogrammes of sweet potatoes to the UK. That's the word from Agriculture Minister Indar Weir. He notes there is a great demand for the root crop as local sweet potatoes have a superior texture and reputation. 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 remains committed to providing the judiciary with the material and human resources necessary to reduce the current backlog of court cases. That assurance comes from Attorney General Dale Marshall, who has noted Government's efforts in this regard, including the hiring of new judges and judicial assistants as well as the embracing of modern technology in the court system. He however believes greater attention must be paid to the effective functioning of the Civil Court. The Attorney General added that 12 officers are undergoing training for court transcription, which will assist in reducing the backlog of cases, especially those brought against the State. 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

Attorney General Dale Marshall says the Child Protection Bill will protect children of Barbados in ways the previous legislation did not. He says it was brought with input from specialists. He says because of new structures being put in place there will be opportunities for the Court to get involved. 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 Queen of the Green Women's Singles Eight Ball Pool Tournament is set for this weekend at the Wildey Gym. More than 20 competitors from seven countries will take part in the three-day event. Public Relations Officer of "Q" Sports Barbados Federation, Ryan Morris, says he's looking forward to an exciting showdown. Meantime, Barbadian Rebecca Carter, a finalist in last year's tournament, is optimistic about her chances this time around. 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 Men's Rugby team will face neighbouring St. Vincent and the Grenadines today in an International Rugby Sevens Test match at the Garrison Savannah. Set for a 7:00 p.m. kick off time, it will be preceeded by a Bajan Pride Women's Sevens exhibition match at 5:15 p.m. CBC Sports visited the Savannah as the local boys went through their final paces. 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

SOME PEOPLE OF PICKWICK GAP, St Michael, are feeling forgotten amidst the beautification and renovations taking place in Bridgetown and its environs. Winston Clarke, who said he was spokesperson for the people of Pickwick Gap spoke to Nation Online about their grievances. Video by Josué Ramirez Nelson.