Monthly Archives: September 2021

Greater inclusion of tourism workers part of Barbados govt’s plan for industry’s recovery

Greater inclusion of tourism workers part of Barbados govt’s plan for industry’s recovery

Tourism minister says Barbados already seeing signs of modest recovery but there is more work to be done  BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — In recognizing World Tourism Day, celebrated on September 26, 2021, Minister of Tourism and International Transport Lisa Cummins revealed the government’s plans for revitalizing the critical industry, with specific emphasis on greater inclusion for…
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Barbados Employment, Caribbean Employment
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TCI govt aims to give cash jumpstart to cruise industry workers ahead of cruising restart

TCI govt aims to give cash jumpstart to cruise industry workers ahead of cruising restart

Cruise Industry Grant Assistance Programme to cost $3 mil. of total $8.3 mil. being spent on local works initiatives  PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS — TC Islanders working in the cruise industry are on the verge of receiving a cash grant to help them prepare for the restart of cruising, said Minister of Physical Planning and…
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Caribbean Employment, Turks & Caicos Employment
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Construction workers wanted for $5 million COVID Works Programme in TCI

Construction workers wanted for $5 million COVID Works Programme in TCI

More than $250,000 invested so far; minister urges residents to apply before funds run out  PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLAND — For the next six months, the government intends to spend some USD$5 million hiring contractors throughout the nation as part of its $8 million-dollar COVID Works Programme. The programme “seeks to support many who…
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Caribbean Employment, Turks & Caicos Employment
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Jamaican independent school workers to receive lump sum payments

Jamaican independent school workers to receive lump sum payments

Minister Williams says more than 5,000 workers in 294 institutions could benefit from grant payment if they qualify KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The Cabinet has agreed to provide teachers of independent Jamaican schools with a lump sum payment of $40,000 each, and ancillary workers at those schools with $25,000 each, as part of the government’s CARE…
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Caribbean Employment, Jamaica Employment
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