In this feature, regional artistes Akuzuru of Trinidad and Tobago and John Hunte of Barbados  weigh the pros and cons of Artificial intelligence against the backdrop of Caribbean culture.

INSIDER'S REPORT | BIG CONVERSATIONS | AI CAN'T TAKE WAY WE RHYTHMN

Dr. Armstrong Alexis

• UN human rights chief warns of risks from AI misuse, worker exploitation and rising corporate power
• Ukraine: UN notes civilian impact of Kharkiv strikes
• Gaza: UN says aid missions denied and shelter conditions worsening under winter rains
• Malaria: Gavi–UNICEF deal cuts vaccine price, set to protect millions more children

Audio credit: Katy Dartford, UN News

UN News Today 24 November 2025 - AI and human rights, Gaza and Ukraine updates, malaria vaccine

Cynthia Wilson reflects on the origins of the National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA), sharing how this beloved celebration of Barbadian creativity first began.

NIFCA FROM IDEA TO REALITY

• Palestine: UNCTAD reports deepest economic collapse ever recorded
• Gaza’s women face hunger, repeated displacement and rising disability crisis
• 50,000 women and girls killed by partners or family in 2024: UNODC, UN Women
• Human trafficking: IOM launches global campaign urging stronger survivor support

Audio credit: Katy Dartford, UN News

UN News Today 25 November 2025 - Gaza update, violence against women, human trafficking

• Somalia declares drought emergency as hunger crisis deepens after failed rains
• Ukraine: more than 340 educational facilities damaged or destroyed this year
• Over 600 million children exposed to violence at home, UNICEF warns

Audio credit: Ileana Exaras, UN News

UN News Today 26 November 2025 - Somalia draught, Ukraine update, violence against children

In this episode, we explore practical ways to reduce salt in our cooking without losing flavour. Nutrition Officer Leanda Hurdle explains the difference between salt and sodium, the signs of consuming too much or too little, and shares key insights from the Barbados National Salt Study. 

INSIDER'S REPORT | SHAKING THE HABIT | A SALT SMART CONVERSATION

This week, as celebration of Barbados 59th  year of independence,  we go into our archives to feature a powerful speech on nationhood delivered by Barbados’ former Prime Minister and National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Errol Walton Barrow.

CONCEPTS OF NATIONHOOD

Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.

This week's programme features:

1.	Ministry of Environment and National Beautification, Green and Blue Economy’s Parish Home Garden Beautification Competition! | For details, including how to enter, send a WhatsApp message to 234-3252.
2.	In Focus | Live Series | “Breaking Barriers In Business” | See the full programme at https://www.youtube.com/live/P4pWFEx89nE?si=k70wWfk6rFB2akv1 
3.	Panel discussion on Wednesday, December 3, at 7:00 p.m. at the Tom Adams Financial Centre, Spry Street, Bridgetown. The topic “170 Years of Integrity - The Importance of the Office of the Auditor General in 2025 and Beyond”

This Week’s In Case You Missed It Opportunities - November 26 – December 2:
-	Teaching vacancies (download)

To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-november-26-december-2-2025/ 


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT  | NOVEMBER 26 – DECEMBER 2 (2025)

• Jenin: UN “appalled” by apparent summary execution in the West Bank 
• Myanmar: Civilians pressured to return to unsafe areas before junta election
• Measles: WHO warns cases surging worldwide despite major drop in deaths

Audio credit: Katy Dartford, UN News

UN News Today 28 November 2025 - human rights in West Bank, and Myanmar; measles

Thick toxic smog and air quality or AQI levels up to 35 times higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) limits are turning Delhi’s winters into a recurring health emergency. 

Balakrishna Pisupati, head of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) office in India, warns that pollution is “almost reaching the level of a disaster.” 

In an interview with UN News, he cites vehicle emissions, crop burning, industrial activity, construction dust and stagnant winter air as key contributors. 

Despite programmes and investments, progress can feel like “running on a treadmill” due to policy gaps, weak enforcement and little change in behaviour.

UN News’ Anshu Sharma spoke to Mr. Pisupati on how UNEP is addressing India’s air pollution challenge, and the urgent need for coordinated action on fossil fuels and forest conservation.

Audio credit: Anshu Sharma, UN News

India’s air pollution crisis nearing disaster, warns UN official

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