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Improvements incoming for Caribbean Farm Workers programme

Host of delegates will meet from Nov. 7-9 Programme has faced criticism from Caribbean residents in the past PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO — The controversial yet long-standing farm workers programme could be set for some improvements in the future as a cohort of 60 delegates meets for a programme review. [caption id="attachment_3033" align="alignleft"…
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Youth, jobseekers urged to consider careers in agriculture

Jobseekers, youth reminded that agriculture is more than working in a field BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — A regional non-profit wants to encourage more Caribbean jobseekers, and especially young people, to pursue jobs in agriculture. The Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) made the appeal recently while speaking to media organization Barbados Today. According to a CYEN survey…
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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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Dominicans told to prepare for new jobs

Prime Minister Skerrit reveals host of new employment opportunities and jobs in Dominica in the months ahead ROSEAU, DOMINICA — Residents are being put on notice to get ready for a slew of new jobs in Dominica as the government has identified several major sectors that will see employment opportunities over the next year. [caption…
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