Tag Archives: agriculture employment

Sugar’s not the only option, says Jagdeo in a push for economic diversification

VP notes efforts to “merge” sugar with other economic activities ongoing as GuySuCo management to be “strengthened” in the new year  GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — With “economic diversification” becoming a buzzword in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic that saw countless businesses close and the near-destruction of some industries in the tourism-dependent Caribbean, Guyana’s government…
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Guyanese sugar workers to receive promised 7% salary increase

Union says wage increase means “somewhat brighter” holidays for sugar workers who felt overlooked for years  GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has declared that Guyanese sugar workers will receive a seven percent salary increase as promised by his government earlier this year. While he could not indicate exactly how many workers are set…
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Youth in agriculture initiative in the works for Trinidad’s On-the-Job Training Programme

OJT striving to make impact on young people in rural areas, those who may be keen towards technical-vocational fields  PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO — A youth in agriculture initiative is on the table for Trinidad and Tobago’s On-the-Job Training Programme (OJT), said Director Joann David, who noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized…
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World Bank panelists pinpoint Caribbean agriculture industry development as opportunity for economic growth

Regional experts cite exports, training and hotel supply as key areas for development  KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES — The intersection of hospitality, namely hotel businesses, and agriculture was identified as an opportunity for economic development and job growth by regional experts on a recent World Bank panel. Addressing the topic of “generating jobs…
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