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Anguilla Labour Dept. to conduct hotel site visits after complaints of alleged worker abuse

Anguilla Labour Dept. to conduct hotel site visits after complaints of alleged worker abuse

“We are not going to tolerate abuse of workers in the workplace.” – Minister for Labour Kenneth Hodge THE VALLEY, ANGUILLA — The Department of Labour has decided to conduct site visits at all major hotel properties after receiving complaints from some workers of alleged mistreatment while on the job. Minister for Labour Kenneth Hodge…
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Bermuda Labour Ministry recaps employment progress amid tumultuous pandemic

Bermuda Labour Ministry recaps employment progress amid tumultuous pandemic

Year-end report notes over 800 jobs secured for Bermudians last year, over 900 foreign workers contribute $23 mil. through remote worker programme  HAMILTON, BERMUDA — Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said Bermuda has made significant strides on the employment front in the face of the global coronavirus pandemic and there will be even more to…
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Jamaican govt. seeking to secure comfortable, affordable homes for tourism workers

Jamaican govt. seeking to secure comfortable, affordable homes for tourism workers

Tourism Minister Bartlett claims ensuring tourism workers have comfortable homes will boost employee morale  KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The government is looking to further assist tourism workers with securing affordable, decent housing through a partnership with the Ministry of Housing, National Housing Trust and other private developers, according to Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett. He pointed…
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Nearly 1,400 orange economy workers in Jamaica to receive grant payment

Nearly 1,400 orange economy workers in Jamaica to receive grant payment

ECCI COVID-19 Grant programme for workers in entertainment, culture and creative industries oversubscribed  KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Nearly 1,400 workers in the orange economy whose livelihoods were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic are set to receive a one-time payment of $60,000 from the government. The orange economy, also known as the creative economy, includes professions such…
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