This is the second group of some 500 expected to be enrolled, with another group to be sent off in the coming weeks KINGSTON, ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES — Some 63 Vincentians have officially departed their hometown to begin working and training as employees at Sandals and Beaches Resorts across the Caribbean. The group…
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Royal Caribbean to host virtual job fair for Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas
At least 24 positions up for grabs NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With the cruise industry off to a successful restart in The Bahamas after months of inactivity, Royal Caribbean International (RCI) announced that it will be hosting a virtual job fair to fill some 24 positions at its widely acclaimed private island Perfect Day at CocoCay…
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Greater inclusion of tourism workers part of Barbados govt’s plan for industry’s recovery
Tourism minister says Barbados already seeing signs of modest recovery but there is more work to be done BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — In recognizing World Tourism Day, celebrated on September 26, 2021, Minister of Tourism and International Transport Lisa Cummins revealed the government’s plans for revitalizing the critical industry, with specific emphasis on greater inclusion for…
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TCI govt aims to give cash jumpstart to cruise industry workers ahead of cruising restart
Cruise Industry Grant Assistance Programme to cost $3 mil. of total $8.3 mil. being spent on local works initiatives PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS — TC Islanders working in the cruise industry are on the verge of receiving a cash grant to help them prepare for the restart of cruising, said Minister of Physical Planning and…
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