Barbados is on the verge of a groundbreaking advancement in public health protection, as the University of the West Indies (UWI) spearheads the deployment of an extensive network of air quality sensors across the island. This initiative, developed in collaboration with national agencies such as the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) and the Department of Emergency Management (DEM), aims to provide real-time warnings about hazardous smoke and air pollution, particularly benefiting individuals with respiratory illnesses.