Public opinion expressed through the news media, which are free of censorship and government control, has a powerful influence on policy. Newspapers are privately owned, and there are two major dailies. Private and government radio stations operate. The single television station, operated by the government-owned Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation, presents a wide range of political viewpoints. In 1992, a domestic violence law was passed to give police and judges greater powers to protect women.
Women constitute approximately half of the workforce.
There are two major labor unions and various smaller ones that are politically active.