Monthly Archives: May 2023

SVG commits to improving conditions for workers

Labour minister promises labour improvements are on the agenda for 2023 and beyond KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES — As the world recognized International Labour Day, or May Day, on May 1, the government of SVG promised workers a better year ahead in terms of labour conditions. [caption id="attachment_6497" align="alignright" width="232"] Saint Vincent &…
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Lack of employment opportunities has Dominicans concerned

Inflation, crime and jobs are the top three concerns among Dominicans SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC — The perception of a possible lack of jobs in the Dominican Republic nears the top of the list of concerns for citizens and residents in the country. This is according to a recent survey undertaken by the Gallup group,…
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Jamaican farm workers thriving in Canada

Work-abroad agriculture programme gets positive rating from participants KINGSTON, JAMAICA — A cohort of Jamaicans working abroad in Canada is said to be thriving under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Programme (SAWP). [caption id="attachment_6482" align="alignright" width="399"] Seventy percent of participants were happy with their experience. (Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash)[/caption] This comes after some of…
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