United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the OECS, Didier Trebucq, has described Government’s Employability Project, launched on Wednesday via Zoom, as both timely and relevant.
Noting that it ‘is exactly what is needed now’, he congratulated the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Ministry of Labour and Social Partnership Relations on the initiative that he also regarded as...
Government’s Employability Project fits well within the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) policy framework, says ILO Deputy Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Claudia Coenjaerts.
Addressing the launch of the Employability Project, on Wednesday, Ms. Coenjaerts pointed out that the ILO policy framework to tackle the COVID-19 crisis was based on international labour standards and aligned with the United...
Workers, businesses, and organisations must be equipped to take advantage of opportunities when Barbados emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Colin Jordan, emphasised this today as he addressed the launch of Government’s Employability Project at the Warrens Office Complex, which was streamed on the Zoom platform.
Speaking on the new initiative that is supported by...
“Register and participate” were the words of encouragement by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Dr. Karen Best, to those with an interest in accessing a series of courses under Government’s newly-launched Employability Project.
Addressing the launch of the project at the Warrens Office Complex, and streamed on the Zoom platform today, Dr. Best stressed that...
The Ministry of Labour and Social Partnership Relations in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) has partnered to offer persons who have become unemployed as a result of COVID-19 with FREE online training in the areas of Core/Social Skills, Occupational Safety and Health and Entrepreneurship.
These courses can be taken as a cluster or individually. Upon completion, persons will...
Barbados joins with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the rest of the world in commemorating World Day Against Child Labour today Friday, June 12.
The theme chosen this year is: ‘Protect Children from child labour, now more than ever! and the Ministry of Labour and Social Partnership Relations is encouraging employers and workers to, now, more than ever, ensure...
Employees, the Safety and Health at Work Act, Cap. 356 remains in effect.
Should you be unsure about the steps that you should take or have questions about the protocols that should be in place, to protect you and your colleagues from hazards, in this COVID-19 environment, the Safety and Health Officers of the Labour Department are available to provide...
Management of the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa in Ontario is satisfied with the work of 18 Barbadians who have been there since last year, and while they are set to return by month-end, some may actually gain an extension.
This was disclosed by head of the Barbados Liaison Office in Canada, Consul Liaison Service Officer, Ken...
Barbados is working assiduously to ensure 18 of its nationals on a government-facilitated workers’ programme in Canada’s hotel sector can return home by the May 31 deadline of their contracts.
Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Colin Jordan, gave this assurance today as he spoke with the Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS) to clarify news reports carried late last month in...
As we acknowledge International Workers’ Day 2020, commonly referred to as May Day, we can be sure that this day, May 1, will be remembered as one of the toughest days for workers, as well as for employers, Barbadians generally and the people of the world. We are operating in unprecedented times.
Unions and Governments in Barbados have over time...