Work at height rules to be fast-tracked amid safety concerns Ricardo Roberts11/05/20260145 views The government is moving to tighten workplace safety laws, with new Work at Height regulations set to be implemented by September in response to a rise in serious injuries and… Read more
BEC at 70 inks ‘Barbados Declaration’ Ricardo Roberts11/05/2026033 views Marking its 70th anniversary with a forward-looking agenda, the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC) on Monday signed a landmark “Barbados Declaration”, a formal pledge to champion social dialogue and sustainable economic… Read more
Unite, unions urged, as CTUSAB warns of weakened labour voice Sheria Brathwaite30/04/2026028 views A more unified labour movement is urgently needed to protect workers’ interests and strengthen Barbados’ response to mounting economic pressures, the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados… Read more
Berger Shutdown: Workers exit as union flags ‘irregularities’ Lourianne Graham24/04/20260681 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 Graham24/04/20260241 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 Graham23/04/20260139 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 Graham22/04/2026065 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 Moore14/04/2026035 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