Monthly Archives: July 2023

St. Lucia’s govt. hoping for ‘shot in the arm’ to CSME

Free movement of skilled workers could be a gamechanger in the Caribbean CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA — The government of St. Lucia is hoping that a firm date for the full enactment of CARICOM’s Single Market and Economy (CSME) will be a “shot in the arm” for the region’s labour market. This comes on the heels…
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Caribbean countries call for more human capital from diaspora

Guyana, Barbados looking for diaspora to be more involved with their respective home countries’ economies GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — With some Caribbean countries concerned about a possible lack of human capital amongst their labour force, nations like Barbados and Guyana are calling for members of their respective diasporas to take advantage of job opportunities available to…
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Call for applications: Bermudian paid internship

Live and work in the UK in this unique internship opportunity HAMILTON, BERMUDA — New college graduates have around three weeks to put their best foot forward for the paid internship opportunity of a lifetime. The government of Bermuda is looking to hire just two young Bermudians to be employed in its offices in London…
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Trinidadian farm workers said to be thriving abroad

Hundreds of locals are living and working abroad in Canada PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO — Some 400 farm workers engaged in a work-abroad programme in Canada are said to be faring quite well, according to the Ministry of Labour. The workers officially started their contracts at the beginning of this year. They can…
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