AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a late stage of the disease. A person with HIV infection has AIDS when he or she has a CD4 cell count (a way to measure the strength of the immune system) that falls below 200. A normal CD4 count is 500 or higher.
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HIV/AIDS Poetry Competition for the Public Sector
Lyricists, writers and those up for the challenge are invited to participate in the Labour Department’s 2012 HIV Poetry Competition.
Being held under the theme, It’s Time to Kiss Stigma and Discrimination Goodbye, the competition is open to officers in the public sector, in addition to those persons who work in statutory and quasi-governmental organisations.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd January, 2012
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Many countries are redeveloping their Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) strategies in an effort to bring about increased economic development, and Barbadians must be made aware that the acquisition of technical and vocational skills is an asset in this new economy.)
Technical and Vocational Skills valuable in this new Economy
Published: Monday, 9th January, 2012
Dispelling the notion that technical and vocational skills are inferior to academic learning and administrative abilities is a key objective of the upcoming WorldSkills Barbados Competition 2012.)
Worldskills Barbados to Improve Image of Technical and Vocational Skills
Published: Monday, 9th January, 2012
The theme for the World Day for Safety and Health at Work in 2012 is Green jobs: promoting safety and health in a green economy. The ILO celebrates the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on the 28 April to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally.)
World Day for Safety and Health at Work, 2012
Published: Thursday, 29th December, 2011
Examining the Jamaican approach to the Canadian Farm Labour Programme, would help Barbados to find ways to improve its competitiveness and increase job opportunities through the Canadian Overseas Employment Programme.)
Barbados looks at Jamaican Model for Improvements
Published: Tuesday, 20th December, 2011
The rights of workers who participate in the Canada-Commonwealth Caribbean Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, commonly referred to as the Canadian Farm Labour Programme, must be given top priority even as employers face challenging economic times.)
Workers' Rights Are Top Priority
Published: Thursday, 8th December, 2011
HIV and AIDS have gone beyond being a health issue to one that affects us socially and economically. This is another reason why it is important that the youth are sensitised about this disease. )
Minister Suckoo Tells Students: "HIV affects us all"
Published: Saturday, 3rd December, 2011
Barbadians going to Canada for the upcoming year’s Farm Labour Programme are set to reap significant benefits. According to Acting Senior Labour Officer, Valerie Quintyne of the National Employment Bureau (NEB), along with gaining financially, there were social, educational and cultural benefits persons taking part in the programme could receive.)
A Look at The Benefits of the Canadian Farm Labour Programme
Published: Thursday, 1st December, 2011
G.I.V.E held ten (10) workshops for public officers between the months of May and July 2011. There were approximately twenty-five (25) persons from various Ministries/Departments at each workshop. The objective of the workshops was to improve attitudes in the workplace and to promote standards of appropriate behaviour. Some areas of professional conduct discussed were attendance, honesty & integrity, dress and appearance, communication, performance and customer service.)
GREAT ATTITUDE, INITIATIVE, VALUES AND EXCELLENCE (GIVE)
Published: Thursday, 20th October, 2011
Barbados is the first country in the Caribbean and Latin American region to be gender audited by the International Labour office (ILO), and preliminary findings reveal that the Ministry of Labour is doing well.)
Barbados Gender Focused
Published: Thursday, 13th October, 2011
I am of the opinion that this seminar is very timely, given the myriad of challenges confronting the youth in an ever-changing and at times hostile environment. Let me assure you that I have a keen interest in the development of our young people and I believe that this event will be beneficial in helping young persons to take control of their financial destiny.)
Youth Financial Empowerment Seminar Address
Published: Saturday, 9th July, 2011
Latest Snapshot of the Barbados Labour Market
| ANNUAL 2010 |
Male |
Female |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Population (000’s) | 101.0 | 112.6 | 213.6 |
| Labour Force (000’s) | 72.5 | 69.8 | 142.2 |
| Employed Labour Force (000’s) | 64.6 | 62.4 | 127.0 |
| Participation Rate (%) |
71.8 |
62.0 | 66.6 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 10.9 | 10.6 | 10.7 |
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