May 12, 2021
Former employees of the Accra Beach Hotel and Spa and the Hilton Barbados Resort are once again protesting broken promises from their ex-employers regarding the payment of severance,
Barbados TODAY has learned.
And the two groups are to join forces in protest outside the Hilton’s Needham’s Point property as early as Wednesday, a spokesperson said.
The Accra workers, who were laid off since last April near the start of the ongoing pandemic received up to 70 per cent of their outstanding monies after days of a ‘wildcat’ protest at the end of the year.
But they are contending that a promise from the Minister of Tourism Senator Lisa Cummins to facilitate payment of the remaining 30 per cent, as well as payment in lieu of notice by March 30 is yet to be fulfilled.
For the second time in about three weeks, former hotel workers came together to protest about the money they are owed. From around 9:30 a.m., close to 20 workers from Accra Beach Hotel and the Hilton Barbados Resort, took up placards and picketed by the entrance of the latter at Needhams Point, St Michael. Many of the disgruntled staff who worked in administration, housekeeping and maintenance, said despite assurances from …
Mother’s Day special for Staycation Winner
Article by May 8, 2021
Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 9, will be extra special for first-time mother Maryse Headley, the winner of the Barbados TODAY (BT) and The Hilton Barbados Resort’s Special Mom Staycation contest. Headley captured the lion’s share of the votes with 336 likes for her photo.
Entrants submitted photos of their mothers, showcasing what was so special about them.
Barbados TODAY announced the competition on April 25, and participants were encouraged to visit the ePaper to see details on how to enter and submit photos until April 30. Voting officially ended on May 5.
BTMI to host entry and safety protocols sensitisation workshops
Article by April 18, 2021
The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, will be facilitating two Entry and Safety Protocols Sensitisation Workshops on Thursday, April 22, and Friday, April 23.
The workshops will be held at the Hilton Barbados Resort, Needham’s Point, St Michael, and will offer attendees the opportunity to gain first-hand information on the new entry and safety protocols for the industry.
There will be two sessions each day, with the first session running from 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon, and the second from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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