Barbados needs law enforcement, not more labour laws, says BWU President General

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September 3, 2026

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Barbados does not need more labour laws; what Barbados needs is law enforcement.

This charge came from President General of the Barbados Workers’ Union, Shawn Knight, at the recent Annual Delegates Conference.

He told delegates Barbados requires real, consistent enforcement of laws, and enforcement that does not bend when powerful interests push back.

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