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The Government of Barbados has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank towards the cost of the Skills for the Future Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the following consultancy services: Design and execution of employers’ survey. The main objective of the consultancy is to develop…

Government of Barbados/Inter-American Development Bank Loan Agreement 2739/OC-BA Skills for the Future Program Job Announcement The Government of Barbados through the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation has been granted a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank for the overall management and support of the Skills for the Future…

Please be informed that the Labour Department in continuing its outreach programme will be hosting Labour Seminars to discuss ‘Labour Legislation and Industrial Relations Best Practice’ on February 25th, 26th and March 5th 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the 2nd Floor East, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, St Michael.   Interested…

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…

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 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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…