Monthly Archives: March 2023

CARICOM deploys 19 teachers to new locations under CSME programme

Future plans for other skilled workers to go on exchange throughout the region BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Just shy of 20 Caribbean teachers have been dispatched to different CARICOM nations this month as part of a new programme aimed to further the goals of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). The CSME initiative has been…
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Housekeepers wanted to work in Canada

Barbadians invited to apply through the Canadian Hospitality Workers’ Programme BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — More job opportunities have opened up for Barbadians working in hospitality, and particularly in custodial and housekeeping, to live and work overseas in Canada. The government of Barbados has partnered with the Canadian Hospitality Workers’ Programme, through which Barbadians with hospitality experience…
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Dominican Republic raises minimum wage

Wage hikes spreading across the Caribbean; Jamaica up for round two SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC — Certain categories of jobs in the Dominican Republic are set to rake in more cash as the government has approved an increase in minimum wage. This makes it among the many countries in the region to take action in…
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New beach club promises hundreds of jobs for Bahamians

New Royal Caribbean project set to launch next year NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Hundreds of direct tourism and hospitality jobs in The Bahamas, and dozens more indirect jobs, are the boasted benefits of a brand new beach club Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines is set to open next year. [caption id="attachment_6297" align="alignleft" width="446"] Royal Caribbean said it…
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