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Barbados has reaffirmed its commitment to fairness, inclusion and decent work during the Second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha, Qatar. Delivering Barbados’ national statement today, Minister of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector, Colin Jordan, said that “progress is not an accident

Join the National Committee on Wellness in the Workplace for the 2nd Annual Workplace Wellness in Action Forum being held on Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 at the Hugh Springer Auditorium, Barbados Workers’ Union, Harmony Hall, St. Michael. Come learn more as we explore theme’ Evolving the Workplace Wellness Experience: From…

The launch of the Barbados Job Register has been met with enthusiastic participation across the island, as Barbadians embrace the platform designed to connect job seekers with opportunities and strengthen the nation’s workforce.

Barbados Job Register Fact Sheet

Government today officially launched the Barbados Job Register, a ground-breaking digital platform designed to connect job seekers, while strengthening the country’s labour market planning and transparency.        The Register, spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector, in collaboration with key partners, provides a free one-stop solution for…

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On June 12, 2025, Barbados joins the worldwide community and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in observing World Day Against Child Labour, reaffirming our commitment to eliminating child labour and protecting the wellbeing of every child.

The Labour Department in continuing its effort to promote a greater degree of legislative awareness and labour-management cooperation will be hosting two seminars on 11th and 12th June, 2025.