Paula Harper-Grant

Faith-based organisations across Barbados are being encouraged to submit proposals for funding under the 2026 Faith-based Organisations Special Fund Grant Facility, an initiative designed to support programmes that empower young people and strengthen communities.

The Labour Department is reminding contractors, developers, engineers, project managers and members of the public that construction and engineering projects must be reported to the Chief Labour Officer before work commences. This does not include simple family dwellings.

Participants in the just concluded AccessAbility: Pathways to Independence Programme have been challenged to continue believing in their abilities and pursuing opportunities as they transition into the next phase of their personal and professional development.

Students from primary schools in the north were encouraged to use their voices to protect vulnerable children and become champions for children’s rights during the National Child Labour Forum, held at the Daryll Jordan Secondary School, Trents, St. Lucy, today.

Young people who are currently not employed, enrolled in school, or participating in any form of training are encouraged to register for the Job Start Plus Programme.

The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector has underscored the importance of internships and work-based learning programmes in preparing young people to succeed in an evolving labour market.

Barbadian primary school students in the north of the island will have an opportunity to learn more about child labour and their role in protecting children when the National Child Labour Committee hosts the second Child Labour Forum, on Tuesday, June 9.

The Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, Colin Jordan, has highlighted Barbados’ commitment to decent work, social protection and workforce development while addressing delegates at the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva.

Barbadians interested in pursuing employment opportunities with Disney Cruise Line may now view and apply for available positions online. The recruitment initiative is being facilitated through a partnership involving Disney Cruise Line, Meridian Recruitment Agency, and the Barbados Employment and Career Counselling Service (BECCS), which operates under the Ministry of…

Self-employed persons in Barbados can now make their National Insurance contributions more conveniently through two additional payment platforms. Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, Colin Jordan, announced that contributions may now be made through Government’s online payment portal, EZPay+, as well as the widely used bill payment…