Summary

Childcare cost should be taken into consideration, as it is higher the younger the infant. Due to the lack of adequate support, mothers must pay high prices for their babies to attend nursery. With a workforce made up of 61.4 per cent women, their wellbeing should be paramount. 

Our view is healthy, productive workers will drive the economy, which was affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic and several other factors over the past few years. But; what are your thoughts? Given the benefits outlined, should Barbados extend their policy?