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CARICOM seeks to implement full CSME this year

Full movement of skilled workers expected to create job opportunities in participating Member States. BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is seeking to fully implement the long-awaited Single Market and Economy (CSME) programme by the end of the first quarter of 2024. [caption id="attachment_7132" align="alignleft" width="492"] CSME is expected to create new job opportunities.…
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Caribbean job prospects on upward trajectory heading into new year

Unemployment low regionally, new projects aim to provide more jobs BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Caribbean jobseekers can be cautiously optimistic heading into the new year as the prospect of employment, labour and wages looks good, according to Caribbean Employment Services Inc. [caption id="attachment_6947" align="alignright" width="362"] Joseph Boll, Caribbean Employment Services Inc. CEO.[/caption] “Unemployment in most of…
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Study: Black workers at greater risk of job loss due to climate change

Issue of climate change and job loss crucial, but infrequently discussed by Caribbean populations Climate change, its detrimental effects and the potential to wipe out the region completely have received an increasing amount of attention over the past few years as major world powers move to cut back on fossil fuel use and adopt clean…
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Jamaican govt. seeks extension of Canada Farm Workers Programme

Job opportunities sought for Jamaican people with disabilities KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The government is seeking to get even more work-abroad jobs for Jamaicans, this time with a focus on employment for people with disabilities. [caption id="attachment_5856" align="alignright" width="345"] Jamaica is looking for more job opportunities for PWD.[/caption] It has reportedly set sights on the controversial…
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