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More jobs, growth on agenda for orange economy as CARICOM launches Creative Caribbean project

More jobs, growth on agenda for orange economy as CARICOM launches Creative Caribbean project

Orange economy of 15 Caribbean countries to benefit from €3M funding from EU, UNESCO, OACPS  [caption id="attachment_4424" align="alignright" width="239"] The Creative Caribbean project will benefit thousands of orange economy workers in the region.[/caption] BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — More jobs and growth are coming to the Caribbean orange economy in the near future as CARICOM launches its…
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Barbados Employment, Caribbean Employment
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New ILO director-general pledges to work on behalf of disenfranchised workers the world over

New ILO director-general pledges to work on behalf of disenfranchised workers the world over

Former Togo Prime Minister Gilbert F. Houngbo elected next ILO director-general; takes up post Oct. 2022  BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — As the Caribbean continues its slow but steady economic recovery following the devastating blow of the COVID-19 pandemic, with citizens returning to their jobs and employment projected to increase, the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) incoming director-general…
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Caribbean Employment, Latin America and Caribbean
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Many Caribbean women continue to struggle with formal employment, workplace discrimination

Many Caribbean women continue to struggle with formal employment, workplace discrimination

Regional heads urged to empower women, be inclusive when developing policies and legislation  SAN PEDRO, BELIZE — Women are disproportionately impacted by disasters and more likely to struggle with rejoining formal workplaces despite being the heads of an estimated 40 percent of households in Latin America and the Caribbean. This is according to CARICOM Secretary-General…
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Belize Employment, Caribbean Employment
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Youth activist pushes for free movement, retention of highly skilled workers within Caribbean region

Youth activist pushes for free movement, retention of highly skilled workers within Caribbean region

SVG lecturer says free movement of highly skilled workers can be capitalized on; suggests governments find ways to entice skilled diaspora to “keep in tune” with home  KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES — Caribbean countries should facilitate the free movement of skilled workers while also finding ways to encourage their skilled diaspora to remain…
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Caribbean Employment, CARICOM CSME
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