CEO lauds govt.’s commitment to improving labour

CEO lauds govt.’s commitment to improving labour

KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES — The CEO of a regional recruitment service recently expressed optimism about the future of labour relations in the country, if several initiatives the government has alluded to are able to be fulfilled. Joseph Boll, Caribbean Employment Services Inc. CEO, said, “As an organization that is dedicated to working […]

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 Caribbean Ministers of Health Agree to Tackle Regional Health Security and Health Systems Matters

Caribbean Ministers of Health Agree to Tackle Regional Health Security and Health Systems Matters

Nassau, Bahamas, May 29, 2023 (PAHO/WHO) – Caribbean Health Ministers on 26 March considered and approved actions and policies to tackle regional health security and health systems matters at the 29th Special Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) – Health, in the Bahamas.  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) technical advisors were […]

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 Girls in ICT Day 2023: Digital Skills for Life

Girls in ICT Day 2023: Digital Skills for Life

Today, 27 April, people across the world are marking Girls in ICT Day with the theme “Digital skills for life”. This day was created to encourage and empower girls and young women to become users and creators in the digital world. In the Caribbean, we have very little data on who is using digital technologies and […]

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 Barbados Begins Health National Adaptation Planning in EU-supported PAHO Project

Barbados Begins Health National Adaptation Planning in EU-supported PAHO Project

Climate Change is a global emergency, yet few countries have made plans to face it. Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness staff and allied sectors recently met at the Accra Beach Resort in Barbados, to understand how climate change is affecting public health in the country, a first step in the creation of a Health National Adaptation Plan (H-NAP).   The process to assess vulnerabilities and prioritize ways to manage or minimize the impacts of climate change in […]

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 Reimagining Education: SGU Inaugural Summit Unites Global Visionaries to Discuss the Future of Learning in Developing States

Reimagining Education: SGU Inaugural Summit Unites Global Visionaries to Discuss the Future of Learning in Developing States

St. George’s University (SGU) is excited to invite you to its first-ever Education Summit on Monday, May 22nd, from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Hosted by the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program, this groundbreaking event will gather some of the most innovative and inspiring leaders in education to address the future of education in developing […]

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 U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz highlights 1st Sgt. Ronelle Wallace-Robinson of Dominica as part of Women’s History Month 

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz highlights 1st Sgt. Ronelle Wallace-Robinson of Dominica as part of Women’s History Month 

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – From the Revolutionary War to more current days, women have played a vital role in the Army, putting the needs of the nation above their own. March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of women to American History and the U.S. Army. President Ronald Reagan signed […]

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 CEO urges frustrated jobseekers: “Upgrade your search”

CEO urges frustrated jobseekers: “Upgrade your search”

The traditional hunt for jobs in the Caribbean has been a frustrating experience for many. While the region has and continues to make great strides, many countries are still developing in certain respects. Part of this includes hiring practices, which remain antiquated for the most part. But organizations like Caribbean Employment Services Inc. have emerged […]

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 Tight labour market shows need for talent acquisition

Tight labour market shows need for talent acquisition

The tight labour market being faced in the country today shows why talent acquisition services are so critical for businesses that want to stay ahead, said Joseph Boll, Caribbean Employment Services Inc. CEO. Caribbean Employment Services Inc. is a market-leading digital talent acquisition service that aims to connect the top talent from the Caribbean with […]

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 Saint Lucia moves to improve its coconut production

Saint Lucia moves to improve its coconut production

The Government of St Lucia and FAO are working together to improve coconut production starting with a training of the country’s coconut farmers and other stakeholders In St Lucia, like most other Caribbean countries, the coconut culture runs deep. From coconut water to coconut milk and coconut cream and other by-products, even the husks are […]

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