Employment Barbados Government News

WHAT MATTERS MOST: Government size matters

Government’s wrong-headed response to the economic slowdown in 2008 is responsible for the serious setback facing Barbados.

Sir Roy Flogged

TWO GOVERNMENT MINISTERS soundly criticized Barbados Workers’ Union general secretary Sir Roy Trotman on the floor of Parliament yesterday for calling an

FULL STORY: No apology

Barbados Workers’ Union general secretary Senator Sir Roy Trotman reiterated on the floor of Parliament yesterday that he would not apologize now or in the future over his reference to an employer as an “Egyptian Jew”.

Small Island Nations Commit to Reducing Fossil Fuel Use

New York, May 9 2012 - Twenty small island developing nations have announced new actions to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and end poverty, as they wrapped up a sustainable energy conference organized by the United Nations and the Government of Barbados.

THE ISSUE: Start saving early in career

RETIREMENT PLANNING has become increasingly important in light of changes in the nature of employment as well as increased life expectancy.