NISSS expands EZPay+, SurePay access for self-employed Ricardo Roberts15/05/2026091 views A major barrier to social security coverage for the self-employed has been removed, with the government introducing round-the-clock digital payment options aimed at boosting National Insurance participation and safeguarding the… Read more
Self-employed unit expands reach to thousands – NISSS Ricardo Roberts15/05/20260226 views More than 3 000 self-employed Barbadians have registered with the National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) in just over a year, officials said Friday, as its outreach-driven unit reshapes… Read more
Fisherfolk cautiously optimistic as City ice supply resumes Lauryn Escamilla15/05/2026036 views Fisherfolk at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex were upbeat about early efforts to restore ice production at the facility, with some boats finally receiving supplies on Friday after weeks of disruption… Read more
Students eye non-traditional careers at national showcase Lourianne Graham15/05/20260120 views Secondary school students are showing increased interest in non-traditional career paths, prompting the Barbados Association of Guidance Counsellors to expand partnerships with businesses, president Sharnell Clarke revealed as its 19th… Read more
Career showcase opens students’ eyes to expanding job opportunities Lauryn Escamilla15/05/202608 views Students attending the Barbados Association of Guidance Counsellors’ (BAGC) 19th Annual National Career Showcase at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, St Michael were exposed to a wide… Read more
GAIA bosses reject NUPW wage talks inaction claim Shamar Blunt14/05/20260371 views Nearly two days after workers staged a protest over stalled wage negotiations, Grantley Adams International Airport Inc. (GAIA) has pushed back against claims by the National Union of Public Workers… Read more
‘Fix weak productivity, hard numbers behind wage talks’ Lourianne Graham13/05/20260102 views Barbados risks falling further behind its regional peers unless wage talks move beyond minimum rates to tackle weak productivity, data gaps and the real cost of living, the finance minister,… Read more
‘Flexi-time key to improving workplace wellness’ Shamar Blunt13/05/2026051 views A shift towards flexible work arrangements – often called flexi-time – including a rethink of the traditional 40-hour workweek, could significantly improve workplace wellness and reduce employee stress in Barbados,… Read more
Fishing disrupted as ice shortage cripples City complex Shanna Moore12/05/20260196 views Fish sales at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex have slowed dramatically, with rows of idle boats lining the dock as frustrated fishermen struggle for ice and answers. The flotilla remained tied… Read more
NUPW signals further action as wage dispute drags on Ricardo Roberts12/05/20260341 views Workers staged a protest at the Grantley Adams International Airport Inc. on Tuesday, escalating a long-running dispute over wages as union officials accused management of “disrespectful” silence on a proposal… Read more