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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…

In support of national wellness priorities and ongoing efforts to reduce non- communicable diseases (NCD) risk, The Longevity Clinic has introduced The Longevity Shift, a six-month pilot initiative, which runs until June 2026.

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.

This Terms of Reference provides a brief background of the Employment Rights Tribunal and its Secretariat.  It also outlines the role, responsibilities, and scope of work for a Legal Officer responsible for providing legal and administrative services to support the operations of the Employment Rights Tribunal.

Children are being encouraged to become champions for their rights and to speak out against child labour. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, and Chair of the National Child Labour Committee, Faye Prescod, delivered the charge as she addressed the Child Labour…

Fellow Barbadians - workers, employers, and partners in development, today, we join the global community in observing World Day of Social Justice 2026. We do more than just mark a date on the calendar. We reaffirm our shared commitment to social justice as the very bedrock of a stable democracy,…

Fellow Barbadians – workers, employers, and partners in development, today, we join the global community in observing World Day of Social Justice 2026. We do more than just mark a date on the calendar. We reaffirm our shared commitment to social justice as the very bedrock of a stable democracy, the…

The newly launched National Career Advisory Network (NCAN) will foster innovation, inspire career development and contribute significantly to the nation’s growth. Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector, Faye Prescod, expressed this view today, as she delivered remarks at the official launch of NCAN,…