QEH executive says Ghanaian nurses fill ‘critical’ shortage in Barbados’ healthcare system BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Another 200 nurses from Ghana are being brought into Barbados’ healthcare system as demand for medical practitioners remains sky-high amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The impending arrival of the nurses was recently revealed by Prime Minister Mia Mottley as she…
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Barbados public workers return to office
Mottley says flexible working options will remain even as physical office work once again becomes default for public service BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Scores of public workers are back in the office this morning as Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced over the weekend that the government and health officials have ruled it safe for some activities…
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Barbados govt. relaunches youth World of Work Training programme
Two-week programme to help young Barbadians develop critical soft skills, boost employability BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Another cohort of young Barbadians are benefitting from the type of practical job training that will lend well to future employability as the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector has just this past Monday resumed its World of…
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PM Mottley says Barbados government is committed to skills training initiatives for its citizens
PM Mottley notes training does not include degrees alone but encompasses skills development in non-traditional fields as well BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Prime Minister Mia Mottley said on Thursday that the government is committed to any initiative that will help Barbadians gain the skills to become gainfully employed, granted it can afford to do so. She…
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