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The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector, commonly referred to as the Ministry of Labour, is a government ministry responsible for policy formulation, industrial relations, acting as a secretariat to the Social Partnership, and the other overall administration and coordination of all operations falling under the Minister of Labour’s portfolio.
The Caribbean nation-state of Barbados has a small, albeit growing network of diplomatic and consular missions. As a member-state of the Commonwealth of Nations , Barbadian diplomatic missions in the capitals of other Commonwealth members-states are known as High Commissions instead of embassies.
Attending job fairs, especially at secondary and post-secondary schools, is another method of recruiting external candidates. [30] An employee referral program is a system where existing employees recommend prospective candidates for the job offered, and usually, if the suggested candidate is hired, the employee receives a cash bonus. [32]
The Barbados Advocate came under the ownership of Anthony T. Bryan in the year 2000. This is a significant milestone and achievement as Anthony Bryan is the first black publisher to own the Barbados Advocate since the newspaper began printing in 1895. Two British companies acquired a majority interest in 1961. [1]
Due to the importance of Tourism to Barbados' economy, the government is presently reviewing a further $70 million upgrade. [14] In September 2010, the Barbados government stated it was reviewing a list of joint-venture partners to construct the new cruise ship facilities at the port with expected construction to begin in 2011. [15]
The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) is the name given to the combined armed forces of Barbados. The BDF was established 15 August 1979, and has responsibility for the territorial defence and internal security of the island. The Headquarters for the Barbados Defence Force is located at St. Ann's Fort, The Garrison, Saint Michael.
Hansard – publication of the Parliamentary proceedings in Barbados prior to the Government Printing Office; The Official Gazette of Barbados (Bridgetown) – publication of the Barbados Government Printing Office
The Barbados Police Service (BPS), previously called the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF), is the law enforcement agency in Barbados, as established under the Police Act, Cap. 167. [1] Richard Boyce is currently Commissioner of the Police .