Monthly Archives: September 2021

St. Kitts & Nevis workers turn to fishing amid tourism shutdown

St. Kitts & Nevis workers turn to fishing amid tourism shutdown

Dept. of Marine Resources officials note fishing and farming are good ways for Kittians & Nevisians to earn extra income and provide for their families  BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS & NEVIS — Director of the Department of Marine Resources Dr. Marc Williams said there has been a substantial increase in the number of people turning to…
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Caribbean Employment, St. Kitts & Nevis Employment
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New regulations incoming for St. Kitts & Nevis construction industry

New regulations incoming for St. Kitts & Nevis construction industry

Physical Planning Minister Brand says the new legislation is a good thing for Nevisian contractors  CHARLESTOWN, ST. KITTS & NEVIS — The construction sector on Nevis island could be facing increased regulations if the government proceeds with its Nevis Building Contractors Registration and Regulation Bill, 2021. However, Minister of Physical Planning Spencer Brand made the…
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Caribbean Employment, St. Kitts & Nevis Employment
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Tourism in Dominica persists despite pandemic’s impact

Tourism in Dominica persists despite pandemic’s impact

The country is balancing health protocols with keeping the economy afloat, says PM Skerrit  ROSEAU, DOMINICA — Tourism workers in Dominica are seeing steady business every week despite the undeniable ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism-dependent nations like many in the Caribbean. This is according to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, who expressed some measure…
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Caribbean Employment, Dominica Employment
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Dominica government earmarks $30 million for SME loans

Dominica government earmarks $30 million for SME loans

Prime Minister Skerrit notes small business community has been among the most severely impacted during the pandemic  ROSEAU, DOMINICA — The government of Dominica has earmarked some $30 million to be made available as low-interest-rate loans to small and medium-sized businesses that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit made the announcement…
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Caribbean Employment, Dominica Employment
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