Khajon Albert Wins Barbados’ First WorldSkills Medal in Shanghai

Barbados won its first-ever WorldSkills medal after Khajon Albert earned bronze in the Intelligent Security Technology category at the 2026 competition in Shanghai. The result marks a milestone for the island’s technical and vocational training sector and could help raise Barbados’ profile in global skills competitions.

Barbados won its first WorldSkills medal when Khajon Albert earned bronze in Intelligent Security Technology in Shanghai. The result marks a milestone for the island’s TVET sector, as officials say developing skills in emerging areas could help expand the local economy.

Barbados won its first-ever WorldSkills medal after Khajon Albert earned bronze in Intelligent Security Technology at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. The historic result, achieved in Barbados’ fifth appearance at the global competition, marks a major milestone for the island’s skills training efforts and Team Barbados.