Minister Husbands calls for a shift in approach to agriculture and vocational education

September 1, 2026

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Minister Husbands calls for a shift in approach to agriculture and vocational education

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The Minister of Technological and Vocational Training, Sandra Husbands, says Barbados must change the way it views technical and vocational education as the country prepares young people for a rapidly changing world of work.

She was speaking at the opening of the first full academic term at the Hope Agricultural Training Institute (HATI) facility for 2026-2027.

Minister Husbands said agriculture is among the areas where technical skills, innovation and technology will be critical to Barbados’ future.

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