Operators voice concerns over mandatory training
Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators on Tuesday voiced concerns about the government’s announcement of mandatory training and certification for drivers and conductors which are aimed at improving road safety and professionalism within the industry. On Monday, Minister of Transport and Works Santia Bradshaw disclosed plans for the initiative, which is set to take effect […]
PSV driver charged after probe into viral video
A 42-year-old man will appear in court on Wednesday in connection with a viral video in which a ZR was being driven along Collymore Rock, St Michael “in a manner that caused significant public outcry”, police said. According to a statement issued by the Barbados Police Service on Tuesday evening, Corey Simmons of #60 […]
Criminal justice groups left out of reform – top prosecutor
The Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has raised concerns over the lack of involvement from key figures in the creation of new Criminal Procedure Rules aimed at tackling the court backlog. Speaking at the Caribbean Association of Probation and Parole’s conference at the UWI Cave Hill School of Business on Tuesday, Alliston Seale […]
Initiatives to make it easier to do business in Barbados
Government is looking to address long-standing concerns about the ease of doing business in the country through several new initiatives, according to Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins. Speaking at the launch of Global Business Week 2024 on Monday, she outlined key measures aimed at simplifying business processes, modernising legislation, and making […]
New rules aim to address police custody limits
A “complete cultural shift” in the criminal justice system is on the horizon with the introduction of new criminal procedure rules, according to Sir David Simmons, chairman of the Law Reform Commission. He gave the assurance on Tuesday after a two-day sensitisation workshop held at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre for key figures in […]
It’s zero-hour for our employers to be more accountable
In last week’s defence of zero-hour contracts, the Barbados Employers Confederation (BEC) has taken a stance that raises serious concerns about the treatment of workers in our nation. The BEC argues that such contracts offer flexibility for both employers and employees. But this perspective overlooks the fundamental rights of workers and a robust social safety […]