August 11, 2026
Social Services Minister Barbara Cartwright
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Cartwright urges richer Commonwealth nations: "adopt" smaller states in push for women's equality
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda – Wealthier Commonwealth countries should put their resources to work for women by helping smaller states expand access to financing, training and economic opportunities, Minister of Social Services Senator Barbara Cartwright told the Commonwealth Women's Forum yesterday.
Surge in child neglect cases exposes social worker shortage, urgent recruitment underway
THE Child Protection Unit is struggling with a shortage of social workers as reports of child neglect nearly doubled during the first eight months of 2026, prompting the Department of Social Services to recruit additional staff to investigate cases.
Violence commission gets home but not ready yet
THE Protection Against Violence Commission will be officially housed in a new building on Pitt Road this month, bringing it one step closer to becoming fully operational, although it will still not be able to provide direct support to victims.
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