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Preconco suspends workers for attending meeting with labour minister, union

Published 11 March, 2021

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Article by
Anesta Henry

Workers of Preconco Limited withdrew their labour today after eight shop stewards were suspended until further notice, reportedly for attending a meeting with Minister of Labour Colin Jordan and the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU).

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COVID watchdog gets lesson in court

Published 11 March, 2021

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Article by
Fernella Wedderburn

A charge against a woman brought before the law courts for breaching the COVID-19 protocols were amended on Wednesday, prompting the prominent criminal attorney who is defending her to urge the Government’s watchdog to be “more careful” when drafting information and charges against alleged offenders.

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International Women’s Day 2021: The future is more promising when women are equally represented alongside men in leadership roles

Published 8 March, 2021

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Article by
Barbados Today

Message from Ambassador Irwin Larocque,CARICOM Secretary-General’s Message to mark International Women’s Day.

On 8 March 2021, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day, a special observance that was adopted by the United Nations 46 years ago in 1975, during International Women’s Year.

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International Women’s Day 2021: Soroptimists focus on Human Trafficking

Published 8 March, 2021

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Article by
Barbados Today

Soroptimist International of Barbados and Soroptimist International of Jamestown are members of Soroptimist International (SI), a global volunteer movement, working together to transform the lives of women and girls. Soroptimist International has General Consultative Status as a non-governmental organization at the United Nations (UN). Our advocacy work is aligned with the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including advocating for the eradication of Human Trafficking.

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International Women’s Day 2021: Women in leadership roles break barriers of gender bias and encourages gender equality – CTUSAB

Published 8 March, 2021

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Article by
Barbados Today
March 8, 2021Statement to mark International Women’s Day by Dennis DePeiza General Secretary, CTUSAB.This year, International Women’s Day is being observed under the theme, ‘Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World.’

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