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flag Barbados passes reform bill to replace political hiring with merit-based civil service appointments.

flag Barbados is advancing civil service reform through the Public Service Appointments Bill, aiming to replace colonial-era practices with merit-based hiring and promotions. flag Over 2,000 acting officers are set for permanent appointments, part of a broader effort to address staffing shortages, improve performance management, and restore public trust. flag Senators emphasized the need to reduce political influence, strengthen evaluation systems, and modernize outdated laws and digital infrastructure. flag Concerns remain over pay, working conditions, and retention, with officials urging sustainable reforms to prevent inefficiency and brain drain.

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