Monthly Archives: November 2022

Empowerment programmes help women get jobs in St. Lucia

Entrepreneurship and skills training programmes target single mothers, young women CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA — More women are getting access to legitimate jobs in St. Lucia thanks to new programmes that aim to assist young women and single mothers particularly. One programme is funded in conjunction with the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund, while the other…
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Major job fair heads to Freeport, Grand Bahama

Some 18 major employers to attend Labour On The Blocks 2.0 in Grand Bahama FREEPORT, THE BAHAMAS — Those looking for jobs in The Bahamas have a golden opportunity as the Department of Labour is set to host another job fair this Saturday. [caption id="attachment_5783" align="alignright" width="372"] Jobseekers are asked to bring their resume, police…
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New initiative launched to help disabled workers secure jobs in Grenada

Programme aims to increase employability of Grenada’s disabled and marginalized workers SAINT GEORGE’S, GRENADA — An inclusive new programme has been launched with the aim of increasing employability amongst Grenada’s most vulnerable, and in particular to help disabled workers secure jobs. The Gender Responsive Climate and Disaster Risk Management Project for Persons Living with Disabilities…
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CAPRI: Women account for most jobs in Jamaica — paid and unpaid

CAPRI: Unpaid domestic work affects women’s income-earning jobs in Jamaica KINGSTON, JAMAICA — By and large, whether paid or unpaid, women take the lion’s share of work and jobs in Jamaica, according to a recent study published by the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI). The study brooks no argument that the nation’s women are working…
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