Barbados records COVID death #41
Barbados has recorded its 41st COVID-19 related death. The deceased is a 70-year-old Barbadian man, who passed away yesterday at the Harrison Point Isolation Facility, where he had been a patient since February 24th. He also suffered from chronic non-communicable diseases. Meanwhile, 10 new cases were identified out of the 645 tests conducted by the […]
CTUSAB knocks Government for lack of consultation
The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations, (CTUSAB) is accusing government of failing to consult key stakeholders on major issues through the Social Partnership. CTUSAB General Secretary, Denis Dennis de Peiza points to issues such as the proposed increase in the national minimum wage and changes to the contracts of senior public officers. De […]
Franklyn wants changes at GIS
A major shake-up could be coming at both the girls and boys sections of the Government Industrial School, following an investigation into a scandal at the reform institution. This indication from a Government Senator after Opposition Senator, Caswell Franklyn told the Senate of a series of alleged instances of abuse and brutality. He called for […]
BPSA wants minimum wage increase delayed until next year
The Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) is appealing to government to delay the implementation of the increase in the national minimum wage until next year. Speaking at a news conference Chairman of the BPSA, Edward Clarke, said the sector is simply not ready to handle the increase, given the economic fallout from the covid-19 pandemic […]