Minister of Labour, Senator Dr. Esther Byer Suckoo encouraged workers to know – and embrace – their role in productivity, during a panel discussion hosted by the Productivity Council at the Princess Margaret Secondary School, Six Roads, yesterday.
Addressing the event’s theme Consulting Workers Towards Improving Employee Productivity in Barbados, the Labour Minister stressed that “Each of us does not have...
Representatives from both public and private sector agencies will put their knowledge of HIV to the test next week, when the Labour Department hosts its 6th Annual HIV Awareness Competition.
Safety and Health Officer, Nia Salankey-Payne explained that the competition was created to assess employees’ knowledge about HIV and debunk some of the myths associated with the virus. She said that while...
The Ministry of Labour will take another step towards meeting the goals laid out in the Human Resource Development (HRD) Strategy, through its participation in the Guidance Counsellors’ 9th Annual Career Showcase next week.
Senior Economist with the Ministry of Labour, Erika Watson, explained that the decision was taken to co-sponsor the event as its purpose was directly related to the...
Technical and vocational (TECVOC) skills are more than a ‘fallback’ option, they are valuable professions.
This was the sentiment shared this morning by those delivering remarks at the opening ceremony of the C. Lomer Alleyne Annex, located at the Barbados Vocational Training Board’s (BVTB) Sayes Court site.
Minister of Labour, Senator Dr. Esther Byer Suckoo was one of the speakers who...
The Labour Department 6th HIV Awareness Competition
Speech Competition rules
The speech competition will have two parts, a written component and delivery component. The speech writer must deliver the speech. It may not be delegated to another person for delivery.
Speeches will be assessed by a panel of three judges, after which the six best speeches will be selected for delivery...
With the Christmas season now in high gear, the Labour Department is reminding employers and employees of some of the rules related to working overtime.
Many shops will be open for extended hours during the festive period and while employees may be expected to work longer hours, persons are reminded that overtime is not compulsory.
Unless there are unforeseen circumstances, reasonable...
The Occupational Safety and Health Section of the Labour Department is reminding employers and employees of some of the requirements of the Safety and Health at Work (SHaW) Act, which was passed in January this year.
Under the Accidents and Occupational Disease (Notification) Act, Cap 338, all employers are reminded that they must notify the Chief Labour Officer forthwith of...
The current economic crisis should not be used as an excuse to neglect occupational safety and health issues in the workplace.
This is the view of Minister of Labour, Social Security and Human Resource Development, Senator Dr. Esther Byer Suckoo, who stressed that greater emphasis should be placed on reducing the risks of both physical and psychological workplace hazards.
Speaking today...
The Labour Department has released Guidelines for the Agricultural Sector. These guidelines can be used by agricultural enterprises who wish to develop a safety and health policy in compliance with the Safety and Health at Work Act, Cap 356. It is hoped that these guidelines will provide the impetus for the improvement of safety and health practices in this...
If Barbados is to successfully navigate the challenges of the global crisis then Government’s Human Resource Development (HRD) Strategy must be regarded as a catalyst for economic recovery.
This is the view of Minister of Labour, Social Security and Human Resource Development, Senator Dr. Esther Byer Suckoo, who said a key component of the HRD strategy, was its focus on...