The Nation Publishing Co. earned 37 nominations in the 37th Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) Media Awards, the most by any media house in Barbados.
The Nation was nominated in 17 different categories across print and digital, special and individual awards and the People’s Choice award, with multiple nominations in some categories.
The company was followed by the Barbados Government Information Service with 22 and Barbados Today with 12.
Greater Belize Media was the most nominated with 93, and Jamaica’s RJRGLEANER Communications Group second with 78 across its television, radio, print and digital platforms.
Jamaica led all countries with 105 nominations, followed by Trinidad and Tobago with 102 and Barbados and Belize joint third with 95.
The CBU Media Awards recognise “excellence in journalism while highlighting issues critical to Caribbean development”.
During this morning’s announcement president of the Board Anthony Greene spoke to the theme ““Caribbean Media and Artificial Intelligence”.
“Artificial Intelligence is no longer on the horizon; it is already reshaping how content is produced, distributed, translated, monetised, archived and consumed. It is changing how audiences receive information, how newsrooms verify facts, and how media institutions plan for the future,” Greene said.
“For Caribbean media, the question is not whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) will affect us. Let’s be honest – it already has. The real question is this – how do we respond in a way that protects our people, strengthens our institutions, preserves our culture, and positions Caribbean media to lead with confidence, credibility and creativity?”
He said the next meeting of the Assembly would be important for stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and risks of AI.
The 57th Caribbean Broadcasting Union Annual General Assembly and 37th CBU Media Awards, set to take place in Guyana, from August 17 to 19, 2026. (SAT)
