JAMAICA-CARICOM-Jamaica to debate amendment to CARICOM skills legislation

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 22, CMC – The Jamaica government is to table amendments to the Caribbean Community (Free Movement of Skilled Persons) Act, so as to broaden the categories of skilled nationals able to access jobs in other regional countries. Labour and Social Security Minister, Derrick Kellier, will table the amendments to increase the categories of workers who can apply for a CARICOM Skills Certificate. Under the present CARICOM Skills Certificate in Jamaica, the categories of skilled workers currently able to access employment in other Caribbean islands are artistes; musicians; holders of degrees from recognised tertiary educational institutions; journalists/media workers; and sportsmen and women.