Paula Harper-Grant

Self-employed persons are critical to Barbados’ economic and national development and they must not be left without social security protection. This was emphasised by Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, Colin Jordan, as he addressed today’s launch of the Self-Employed and Secure stakeholder registration outreach programme and…

Fifteen Barbadians have departed the island to take up employment in New Brunswick, Canada, under a new overseas employment initiative facilitated through the Barbados Liaison Office in Canada and the Barbados Employment and Career Counselling Service (BECCS).

Close to 200 persons attended the recently held information session on employment opportunities with Disney Cruise Line, highlighting strong national interest in overseas job opportunities and career advancement.

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has reaffirmed that Barbadian workers must remain at the centre of national development, with a renewed focus on increasing disposable income, improving wages, and expanding opportunities for ownership.

Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, Colin Jordan, is reminding Barbadians that the rights and protections workers enjoy today, are the direct result of centuries of struggle, and this must be actively safeguarded and strengthened.

At a time when conversations about progress are increasingly framed by technology, innovation, and digital transformation, Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, Colin Jordan, is urging Barbadians not to lose sight of something far more fundamental – the value of labour.

Good day Barbados. Today, as Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, it is my distinct pleasure to join the International Labour Organization and the global community in commemorating World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026.

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…