Demand Grows for Poultry Training Amid Climate and Production Challenges
Faced with mounting challenges in poultry health, rising production costs and the realities of a changing climate, Barbadian farmers are increasingly seeking technical guidance to protect their livelihoods and boost output.
That demand was evident last Thursday when the Animal Nutrition Unit at The Pine was filled to capacity for a seminar on broiler and layer health and management, drawing a record turnout of commercial operators and backyard farmers alike. The session, hosted through a collaboration between the Centre for Agricultural Research and Innovation (CAGRI) at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus and the Ministry of Agriculture, focused on equipping farmers with practical, science-based strategies to improve flock performance.
The Case for Purposeful Disruption in Caribbean Education
When educators from across the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) gathered at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill campus in January 2026, discussions were shaped by a shared sense of urgency. There was broad agreement that the region’s education sector stands at a critical juncture.
From the rapid and often unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) by students to persistent teacher shortages in key subject areas such as Mathematics and Science, participants examined how best to prepare learners for the demands of the 21st century. These challenges were brought into sharp focus during the annual board meeting of the Eastern Caribbean Joint Board of Teacher Education, chaired by Dr. Laurette Bristol, Director of the School of Education at Cave Hill.
