Jus' Ah Conversation

The holidays are here, and Jus’ Ah Conversation is closing out the year with a Christmas Special full of laughter, nostalgia, and pure Bajan spirit.In this festive episode, the crew comes together to reflect on the season, share Christmas memories, debate holiday favourites, and enjoy the kind of conversation that feels like a good old family lime.And Jus’ Ah Conversation is bringing back the Wildcards — this time with a Christmas twist. 🎴🎄In this festive special, the crew comes together to answer fun, unexpected, and sometimes controversial wildcard questions that spark laughter, debate, and pure holiday vibes. From Christmas traditions and food to nostalgic moments only Bajans understand, this episode feels like a good old family lime.🎅🏽 It’s light-hearted, festive, and unapologetically Bajan.Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you listen. Watch the video version on YouTube (@thebgis).

In this Independence Day special of Jus’ Ah Conversation, we’re putting the seriousness aside and celebrating Barbados the best way Bajans know how — with jokes, big opinions, cultural nostalgia, and a little friendly madness.Hosts Mikul Elcock, Aisha Reid, Shayla Murrell and Fabian Belgrave are joined by the Jus’ Ah Conversation family for a light-hearted but meaningful look at Bajan identity. Using our own Bajan Wildcards game, the crew answers fun, outrageous, and patriotic questions about everything that makes Barbados… Barbados.From sno-cone debates, to favourite Bajan sayings, to the foods we love (and hate), to the quirks only a true Bajan would understand — this episode is full of laughter, storytelling, and national pride.🇧🇧 It’s culture. It’s comedy. It’s conversation. It’s Barbados.Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts. Watch the video version on YouTube (@thebgis).#JusAhConversation #IndependenceEdition #BajanCulture #BajanHumour #TheBGIS #Barbados

This all-male edition of Jus’ Ah Conversation brings together honest voices to explore what it really means to be a man in today’s Barbados.Hosts Mikul Elcock and Fabian Belgrave lead an unfiltered discussion about leadership, mentorship, masculinity, and the shared pressures that men face — financially, emotionally, and socially.Featuring: 🔹 Fabian Sargeant – Consultant Social Worker & Founder, Men Empowerment Network Support (MENS) 🔹 Germyn Abbott – Business Electronics Sales Specialist at RBC & advocate for men’s mentorship and inclusion 🔹 Anderson O.M. Langdon – Executive Director, Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA) & social psychologistTogether, they unpack the myths of manhood, the importance of emotional wellness, and the power of brotherhood in strengthening men, families, and communities.🎙️ This isn’t about judgment — it’s about redefining strength, leadership, and balance for a new generation.Available now on YouTube (@thebgis), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.#JusAhConversation #TheBGIS #MenMatter #Brotherhood #BarbadosPodcast #ModernManhood #Leadership #CommunityVoices

Longer lives and fewer births; how will this impact Barbados’ jobs, pensions, healthcare and social fabric?In this episode, hosts Fabian and Shayla sit down with a panel that tackles this topic from their unique perspectives.🔉 Wayne Sobers – Chief Labour Officer🔉  Marilyn Rice-Bowen – President, Barbados Association of Retired Persons🔉  Dwayne Devonish – Professor, UWI, Cave Hill Campus🎧 Watch, share, and join the conversation in the comments. #JusAhConversation #AgeingPopulation #Migration #BrainDrain #LabourForce

Barbados’ future depends on how well our education system prepares students for the realities of the workforce. In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, we take a deep dive into how technical and vocational education (TVET) can help bridge the gap between classrooms and careers.Hosts Mikul Elcock and Shayla Murrell are joined by: 🔹 Erika Watson, Programme Manager at the Ministry of Labour, Social Security & Third Sector 🔹 Shanika A. Best, Employment Relations Advisor at the Barbados Employers’ Confederation 🔹 Dario Walcott, workforce development and certification specialistTogether, they unpack the skills mismatch between training and employment, explore the role of apprenticeships and private-sector partnerships, and discuss what must change to make technical and vocational careers more attractive to Barbados’ next generation.🎙️ Are we preparing students for real opportunities, or are we leaving them behind in the classroom?Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you listen.