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Ten faith-based organisations were awarded special fund grants by the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector during a media launch today at One Barbados Place, Warrens.

Government, through the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, is urging selected establishments to complete the Survey of Employment,Earnings and Hours (SEEH) by Wednesday, September 16, 2026. This is the final deadline for submission and no further extensions will be granted.

Patrick Belser, Chief of the ILO's Inclusive Labour Markets, Wages and Working Conditions Branch, explains how Convention No. 193 aims to promote decent work in the platform economy and what it means for digital platform workers, digital labour platforms and governments.

My Fellow Barbadians, Please join me as I extend heartfelt congratulations to the Barbados Nurses’ Association as it celebrates its 90th Anniversary, a significant milestone for the organisation.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT in the workplace is still widely misunderstood. Too many damaging misconceptions prevent people from recognising harassment for what it is or from speaking up when it occurs. This article seeks to challenge those myths and promote safer, more respectful workplaces for everyone.

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.

The Prime Minister’s Office salutes Barbados’ significant role in a landmark international achievement, following the adoption of the International Labour Organization’s Convention concerning decent work in the platform economy at the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva.

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.

In a major push to educate children about their rights, the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector extended its educational campaign to northern schools during an interactive awareness forum at the Daryll Jordan Secondary School.