Jus' Ah Conversation

The climate is changing, technology is moving quickly, and the way we produce food has to keep evolving with it.
In Season 4, Episode 3 of Jus’ Ah Conversation, hosts Mikul Elcock and Aisha Reid explore what it really means to farm smarter in Barbados — and whether climate-smart agriculture can help build a stronger, more resilient food system.
Joining the conversation are Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security; Dr. Chelston W. D. Brathwaite, Agricultural Development Expert and Former IICA Director General; Dr. David Bynoe, Agronomist, Economist and Sustainable Development Specialist; and John Hunte, Permaculture and Community Agriculture Advocate.
Together, they explore everything from soil health, water management and sustainable farming practices to greenhouses, hydroponics, drones, sensors, artificial intelligence and precision agriculture.
But farming smarter is about more than technology. The conversation also gets into financing, policy, infrastructure, getting more young people involved in agriculture, and ensuring that innovation actually reaches the farmers who need it.
As Barbados looks toward greater food security, the question is not simply whether we can grow more — but whether we can grow differently, adapt faster and build an agricultural sector ready for the future.
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Drones, robotics, coding kits and remote-controlled technology are often treated as toys — but what happens when we start looking at them as tools?
In Season 4, Episode 2 of Jus’ Ah Conversation, we explore how these technologies are already being used in agriculture, mapping, environmental monitoring, education, disaster response and other emerging industries — and what that could mean for Barbados.
Joining the conversation are Professor David Oscar Yawson, Director of CERMES at UWI Cave Hill, and Jelani Payne, Robotics & STEM Education Advocate with Robot Adventures.
The discussion looks at the opportunities these technologies can create, particularly for young innovators, educators, researchers and entrepreneurs, while also tackling the real concerns around safety, regulation, licensing and responsible use.
How do we manage the risks without shutting down innovation? And are we doing enough to prepare Barbadians to use these technologies productively?
From toys to tools, this conversation is about what becomes possible when technology is given purpose.
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Why do some young people feel like no matter how hard they try, they still can’t get ahead?
In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, Mikul Elcock and Aisha Reid sit down with Shakir Daisley, Janae Husbands, and Omari Cheltenham for a real conversation about youth, opportunity, pressure, and the growing feeling among some young people that the future is slipping further out of reach.
From the cost of living and housing affordability to education, employment, social media comparison, mental health, and the pressure to “make it,” this episode looks at the gap between what young people are told is possible and what they actually experience.
Is it hopelessness? Is it a lack of opportunity? Or is it a sign that systems, communities, and conversations need to change?
This is a grounded discussion about what young people are facing, what they need, and why listening to them matters.
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Money can feel stressful, confusing, and sometimes completely out of reach — but getting a better handle on it starts with honest, practical conversations.
In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, Aisha Reid and special guest host Sharon Austin Gilmore sit down with Nikita Gibson, Marcia Armstrong, Dwayne Jones, and Kelly Jones for a real conversation about money that makes sense.
From budgeting and saving to credit, debt, financial habits, and the pressure of rising living costs, this episode looks at how people can start making stronger decisions with what they have.
The conversation also explores Dwayne and Kelly’s journey to becoming debt-free after paying off approximately $67,000, and what that experience can teach others about discipline, teamwork, sacrifice, and financial freedom.
This is not a conversation about pretending money is easy. It is about building confidence, facing the numbers, and taking the next step toward breaking free.
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Bashment Soca is one of the most talked-about sounds in Barbados — loved by many, criticised by others, and impossible to ignore.
In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, hosts Aisha Reid and Fabian Belgrave dive into the culture, controversy, and energy surrounding Bashment Soca. From its Dancehall influence and Soca foundation to its role in Crop Over, youth culture, entertainment, and national identity, this conversation explores why the genre continues to stir such strong reactions.
Joining the discussion are Rudy Maloney, Dane Marshall, and Patrick “Salt” Bellamy, bringing perspectives from music, entertainment, events, promotion, and cultural commentary.
Together, they unpack the big questions: Is Bashment Soca simply fun and expression? Has it been unfairly judged? What responsibility do artistes, promoters, and audiences have? And why does this genre continue to hold such a powerful place in Barbados’ cultural conversation?
Whether you love it, question it, or just want to understand the debate, this is a conversation worth hearing.
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