Guyanese First Lady Arya Ali lauds ‘major step’ in ensuring people of Guyana are included in rapidly expanding oil, gas, maritime industries GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — Scores of Indigenous women will have the opportunity to pursue careers in the burgeoning oil and gas sector as First Lady Arya Ali has successfully secured 100 scholarships for them…
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Barbados govt. relaunches youth World of Work Training programme
Two-week programme to help young Barbadians develop critical soft skills, boost employability BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Another cohort of young Barbadians are benefitting from the type of practical job training that will lend well to future employability as the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector has just this past Monday resumed its World of…
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Reducing youth unemployment, promoting entrepreneurship among priorities for Montserrat in 2022
Premier Farrell says his government plans to increase homeownership for young Montserratians while also decreasing youth unemployment BRADES, MONTSERRAT — Tackling youth unemployment is among the priorities of the government in 2022, said Premier Joseph Farrell during his New Year’s Day address to the nation. As he outlined a series of initiatives his administration plans…
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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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