Paula Harper

As Barbados joins the international community in observing World Day for Safety and Health at Work on Tuesday, April 28, the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector is encouraging employers and employees to take a more holistic approach to workplace safety.

Barbados played a key role at an international meeting in Geneva examining occupational safety and health in the context of extreme weather events. The Meeting of Experts, convened by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) from April 20 to 24, brought together governments, employers and workers to address how climate-related hazards impact the…

Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, Colin Jordan, is urging Barbadians to prioritise achieving balance between mental, physical and work demands, noting that worker wellness is essential to national productivity and development.

Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, Colin Jordan, has outlined the importance of game fishing to Barbados’ tourism product, economic activity, and blue economy development.

The Labour Department is encouraging employers across Barbados to establish and or strengthen Safety and Health Committees, noting that they play a critical role in promoting safer and healthier workplaces.

The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector will host its Annual Symposium for Faith-Based Organisations this Friday, April 10, at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Two Mile Hill, St. Michael, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The symposium will focus on Government’s commitment to providing a $5 million annual fund…

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, Faye Prescod, has underscored Government’s commitment to strengthening inclusion and empowering persons with disabilities through targeted programmes and partnerships.

Tt’s a familiar routine for many people: the workday begins with checking emails, attending meetings, filing reports or struggling to meet deadlines. Yet behind the daily rhythm of work, another issue is gaining attention across the island: workplace wellness.