Today in Bajan History| April 3rd 1970 A Vision for Industry: Barbados at a Crossroads

April 03, 2026 00:03:32
Today in Bajan History| April 3rd 1970 A Vision for Industry: Barbados at a Crossroads
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Today in Bajan History| April 3rd 1970 A Vision for Industry: Barbados at a Crossroads

Apr 03 2026 | 00:03:32

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On April 3, 1970, the Barbados Manufacturers Association outlined a bold vision for the island’s industrial future, emphasizing the need to prepare for an emerging manufacturing-driven economy. President Rob Ranker stressed that industrial growth would require highly skilled labour, urging reforms in education and expanded technical training to meet future demands.

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