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).

Menopause is something many women are expected to endure quietly — but that silence comes at a cost.

In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, we open up an honest, informed conversation about menopause and the many ways it affects women’s lives. From hot flashes and sleep disruption to mood changes, mental health struggles, intimacy, and workplace challenges, this discussion goes beyond the usual surface-level talk.

This episode explores what menopause really is, why so many women enter this stage without clear information or support, and how myths and stigma continue to shape the experience. It also looks at the importance of balanced medical guidance, better support systems, and treating menopause as more than just a private issue.

Joining the conversation are:

Dr. Sandra Bynoe — OBGYN and menopause specialist,
Dr. Roberta Corona — OBGYN and menopause specialist, BioConnect
Deidre Wood — Nutritionist

Together, they help break down the facts, challenge the myths, and push for a more open, supportive conversation around menopause.

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube (@thebgis).

Non-communicable diseases continue to affect families and communities across Barbados in a very real way. But tackling NCDs takes more than check-ups and prescriptions — it takes awareness, support, and a deeper understanding of how these conditions shape everyday life.

In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, hosts Shayla Murrell and Fabian Belgrave sit down with three guests who each bring a different perspective to the conversation around prevention, advocacy, and community care.

Joining them are:

Krystal Bowen — communications specialist, cervical cancer and HPV awareness advocate, and founder of @miss_penny246, a platform created in memory of her mother.

Trudy Nicole Griffith — registered pharmacist, clinical pharmacist, and former President of the Diabetes and Hypertension Association of Barbados.

Antoine Williams — marketing consultant, communications trainer, and community engagement facilitator.

Together, they explore how education, storytelling, advocacy, and stronger community support can help shift the fight against NCDs beyond the clinic and into everyday life.

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube (@thebgis).

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).

Season 3 of Jus’ Ah Conversation kicks off with a timely and important conversation about CARICOM Full Free Movement — what it actually means, what’s changing, and how it could impact your everyday life.

From work opportunities and travel to residency, education, and regional integration, we break down the facts in plain language and explore both the possibilities and the concerns surrounding deeper Caribbean unity.

This episode looks beyond the headlines to answer the real questions Bajans and Caribbean people are asking:

• Who qualifies for free movement?
• What rights come with it?
• How could it affect jobs, wages, and businesses?
• What protections are in place?

🎙️ If you’ve been hearing about CARICOM Full Free Movement but aren’t quite sure what it means for you, this episode is your starting point.

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you listen.
Watch the video version on YouTube (@thebgis).

Season 3 of Jus’ Ah Conversation is here.

Real people. Real stories. Real perspectives.

From mental health and money to culture, creativity, and everyday life in Barbados, we’re diving into the topics that matter — honestly and without filters.

Pull up a chair.
Let’s talk about it.

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 psychologist

Together, 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. 

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