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Jamaica: More professionals to work in CARICOM without work permits
Teachers, nurses, artisans and household workers will be included under amendments to the CARICOM Free Movement of Skilled Persons Act.
More Jamaican professionals will be able to work in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) without the need for work permits.
The Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles said that instructions have been issued to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel for amendments to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Free Movement of Skilled Persons Act, to add teachers, nurses, artisans and household workers to the list of people who qualify for the skills certification that allows them to move freely in other territories.
The legislation, which has been enacted in all CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) states, currently applies to university graduates, media workers, artistes, musicians, sports persons, managers, technical and supervisory staff attached to a company; and self-employed persons/service providers. Their spouses and immediate dependent family members are also exempt from work permit requirements.
