Berger Shutdown: Workers exit as union flags ‘irregularities’ Lourianne Graham24/04/20260631 views As the Berger paint plant shut down on Friday, Rodney Wilkinson was among 44 former staff now seeking employment to continue supporting their families. Wilkinson, who spent 33 years with… Read more
‘Human first’: Union, govt joint push for people-centred workplaces gains momentum Lourianne Graham24/04/20260198 views A renewed push towards people-centred workplaces appeared to gain traction with both labour and government leaders on Thursday, as they urged stronger protections for workers’ mental and physical wellbeing as… Read more
BNSI urges workers to embrace AI Lourianne Graham23/04/20260103 views Workers and businesses risk being left behind unless they move swiftly to adopt artificial intelligence and modern change management practices, the Barbados National Standards Institution (BNSI) has said, its director… Read more
Professionals urged to mentor younger staff on workplace culture, AI Lourianne Graham22/04/2026045 views Seasoned administrative professionals must step up as mentors to a younger generation whose workplace expectations have been shaped by social media and artificial intelligence, their national body has warned, cautioning… Read more
Labour Department stresses importance of safety and health committees in workplaces Shanna Moore14/04/2026030 views The Labour Department is encouraging employers across Barbados to establish and or strengthen Safety and Health Committees, noting that they play a critical role in promoting safer and healthier workplaces. … Read more
Jordan urges balance between job market flexibility, protections for young workers Sheria Brathwaite12/03/2026045 views Minister of Labour Colin Jordan has called on fellow policymakers, trade unions and youth representatives to strike a careful balance between a flexible job market and robust protections for young… Read more
Farm work scheme sees fewer new recruits as Canada favours returning workers Sheria Brathwaite10/03/202601.7K views Barbados’ long-standing overseas farm labour scheme is still active but sending fewer new recruits abroad, as Canadian employers increasingly request returning Barbadians already familiar with agricultural operations, lawmakers were told… Read more
Labour ministry seeks $20m boost to modernise workforce, labour systems Lourianne Graham09/03/2026055 views The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector on Monday asked the House of Assembly for an appropriation of just over $20m for the next financial year to… Read more
Gov’t pushes workplace wellness in biz tour Sheria Brathwaite06/03/2026024 views The Labour Department is stepping up efforts to get more businesses on board with the National Workplace Wellness Policy, after revealing that many employers across Barbados still lack formal wellness… Read more
Labour ministry takes workplace wellness campaign on the road Sheria Brathwaite06/03/2026050 views Officials from the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector have embarked on a Workplace Wellness Outreach Bus Tour aimed at raising awareness of the Barbados National Workplace Wellness… Read more