Caribbean Television

Barbados Inter-School Sports Starts March 12, 2008

Log on to CBC TV8 from 10am for coverage of the 2008 Barbados Inter-School Sports Championships.

Barbados' new Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs, Family and the Environment has confirmed that the stadium refurbishments will be completed in time for the beginning of competition next week.

If you would like a copy of the latest schedule of the games, email us.

- Julie Cupen

$63 Million Private Jet Purchase in Trinidad and Tobago

The Government of Trinidad & Tobago through its Minister of Works & Transport, Colm Imbert has denied rumours that it is purchasing a $63m Private Jet for its own use.

Minister Imbert announced that Caribbean Airlines will own and maintain the jet but admitted that the the local government has purchased 600 flight hours per annum. Minister Imbert did not disclose how these hours will be used but cited the loss of productivity of high level government officials was the main objective for the Trinidad & Tobago government to purchase these private jet flight hours, using Prime Minister Patrick Manning's recent trip to Uganda as one such ocassion.

Other Caribbean Governments may jump on the Private Jet bandwagon if it's deemed feasible. A US$120,000 feasibility study will be commissioned and cost bourne by the Government of T&T stated Minister Imbert.

Trinidad and Tobago's Opposition Leader, Basdeo Panday has called on PM Patrick Manning to detail and justify these costs to the public in tomorrow's sitting of parliament. Hear PM Manning's response and get further updates from any of the Trinbago channels: CNC3, Gayelle the channel, 103FM, Ebony 104FM, Radio Trinbago 94.7FM, Radio 90.5FM, Sangeet 106.1FM and/or The Vibe CT105FM.

What's your take on this? Share your views with us.

- Julie Cupen

Boys and Girls Athletic Championships 2008 on CVM TV

The Annual Boys & Girls Athletic Championships in Jamaica will begin airing on March 12, 2008 on CVM TV.

Here's the tentative schedule for next week:
                                                   Wednesday 12th March 5:35-7pm
                                                  Thursday 13th March 5:35-7:35pm
                                                  Friday 14th March 4-7:50pm
                                                   Saturday 15th March 1:10-7pm

If you would like updates on this schedule, please feel free to write in and let us know.

- Julie Cupen