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Jus' Ah Conversation

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4 days ago

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What Most People Get Wrong About Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is about more than watching the weather and rushing for supplies at the last minute. Too often, the biggest risks come from what people misunderstand, overlook, or leave too late. In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, Fabian Belgrave and Sharifa Medford-Gilkes take a closer look at what most people get wrong about hurricane season — from practical preparedness and emergency response to the emotional strain these events can place on individuals and families. Joining the conversation are Deputy Chief Fire Officer Henderson Patrick of the Barbados Fire Service, Major Robert Harewood, Deputy Director DEM, and Dr. Ayodele Harper, counselling psychologist. Together, they explore the common mistakes people make before, during, and after storms, the mental and emotional impact of disaster situations, and why true preparedness is about far more than checking a weather update. This is a timely conversation about readiness, resilience, and how to approach hurricane season with clearer thinking and better habits. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube (@thebgis).

4 days ago

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1hr 14min
24 May

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Let’s Talk Sexual Health: HIV, STIs and Prevention in Barbados

Sexual health is still one of those topics people are often uncomfortable talking about — even though the consequences of silence can be serious. In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, we take a current look at HIV, STIs, and sexual health in 2026. What progress have we made? What myths are still lingering? And where are the biggest gaps in education, testing, prevention, and public understanding? Joining the conversation are: Anderson Langdon — Executive Director, BFPA Dr. Ashlyn Scott-Williams — Director of Clinical Services Together, they help unpack the realities around sexual health today, from awareness and prevention to stigma, behaviour, and why honest conversation still matters. This is a timely discussion about health, responsibility, access to information, and the importance of keeping sexual health on the national agenda. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube (@thebgis).

24 May

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52 min
10 May

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Is Barbados Ready for Electric Vehicles?

Electric vehicles are no longer a distant idea in Barbados. More people are seeing them on the road, hearing the debate, and asking the same question: are we really ready for this shift? In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, Mikul Elcock and Fabian Belgrave dig into the promise and the practical reality of EV adoption in Barbados. Beyond the hype, what does it actually mean to own, maintain, charge, insure, and respond to electric vehicles in a small island developing state? They’re joined by three guests with very different but equally important perspectives: Christopher McFarlane of Megapower Ltd, bringing insight into the energy and infrastructure side of the conversation. Alexander Barker, an EV Technician, speaking to the technical realities of servicing and maintaining electric vehicles. Marlon Small, Divisional Officer of the Barbados Fire Service, offering a critical emergency response and safety perspective. Together, they unpack some of the biggest questions around EV readiness in Barbados: Is the charging infrastructure where it needs to be? Are EVs really affordable when you look beyond the sticker price? Do we have the technical skills and systems in place to support long-term growth? How prepared are emergency services to deal with EV-related incidents? And are Barbadians fully buying into the transition, or still watching from the sidelines? This is a grounded conversation about innovation, policy, safety, cost, and what it will take for Barbados to move confidently into a more electric future. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube (@thebgis).

10 May

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1hr 22min
23/02/2025

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New Psychoactive Substances: Understanding Their Impact on Health and Society

In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, we’re tackling a critical and evolving issue—New Psychoactive Substances (NPS). These lab-created drugs are designed to mimic traditional illicit substances but often come with unpredictable and dangerous consequences. We’re also introducing our final main host, Fabian Belgrave, after welcoming Shayla Murrell last week! He and Aisha Reid are joined by experts in substance abuse prevention and forensic science to break down what NPS are, how they’re detected, and the alarming effects they have on public health and society. Our guests include: 🔹 Troy Wickham – Deputy Manager, NCSA 🔹 Cheryl A. Corbin – Director, Forensic Sciences Centre 🔹 Makeada Bourne – Substance Abuse Prevention Officer & Social Worker, NCSA Together, they explore the risks, trends, and strategies for tackling the NPS crisis—from law enforcement challenges to community prevention efforts. #JusAhConversation #NewPsychoactiveSubstances #NPS #DrugAwareness #PublicHealth

23/02/2025

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1hr 9min
12 Apr

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Honouring Our Elders: The Changing Face of Elder Care

Elder care is changing, and so is the conversation around what it means to age well. In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, hosts Mikul Elcock and Sharifa Medford-Gilkes explore the realities of elder care in Barbados today — from family responsibility and caregiving pressure to active ageing, nutrition, mobility, and maintaining independence for as long as possible. Joining the discussion are: Miss Stacia Whittaker, MPH, RDN — Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Ministry of Health & Wellness, working at the St. Michael’s Geriatric Hospital and satellite district hospitals. Ms. Marcia Best — experienced Health Sister and Coordinator on the Advisory and Inspection Committee, with decades of nursing and public health experience. Juliette Downes — Medical Social Worker at the Geriatric Hospital, bringing insight into the emotional, social, and family side of ageing and care. Together, they unpack what elder care looks like in Barbados, the difference between simply living longer and living better, and why movement, muscle-building, nutrition, dignity, and support all matter in the ageing process. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube (@thebgis).

12 Apr

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52 min
1 Mar

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Farm Raiders: The Growing Threat of Crop and Livestock Theft in Barbados

Crop and livestock theft is something many farmers in Barbados quietly deal with — but the impact is anything but small. In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, hosts Aisha Reid and Fabian Belgrave sit down with voices from across the agricultural sector to talk openly about the reality of farm theft, how it affects farmers, and what it means for the future of local food production. Joining the conversation are: Barney Callender, Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer with responsibility for livestock and over four decades of experience in the Ministry of Agriculture. Ronald Moore, a crop and greenhouse farmer and board member of the St. George Farmers’ Marketing Co-operative Society. Keriah Scantlebury, owner of Riah’s Farms and a passionate youth advocate helping to shape the next generation of agriculture in Barbados. Together they unpack the challenges farmers face when crops or animals disappear overnight, the emotional and financial toll it takes, and the broader impact on food security and the agricultural industry. It’s an honest conversation about protecting the people who grow our food — and what needs to change. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube (@thebgis).

1 Mar

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1hr 2min

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