All news: Caribbean

Jamaica launches Just Transition Project, a landmark initiative to build more inclusive and climate-resilient labour markets

Two-year project developed with support from the International Labour Organization acknowledges Jamaica's leadership role in the Caribbean.

Antigua and Barbuda taking major steps towards strengthening labour relations in public sector

Tripartite partners develop C151 action plan and complete ILO-led training on ILS reporting

ILO and Suriname's Minister of Labour discuss Just Transition progress

Ministry, employers and trade unions are collaborating to initiate phased process.

ILO Director-General hails G20 support for social justice, the eradication of poverty, and reduction of inequality

The Director-General highlighted the centrality of universal social protection to promoting decent work and advancing social justice and welcomed the G20 leaders’ commitments to Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and gender equality in care...

"Employment in focus" Blog

Reflecting on Brazil’s G20 Presidency: Tackling poverty, inequality and financing challenges

Kee Beom Kim, ILO Macro-Economic and Employment Policies Specialist, reflects on the G20 Brazilian Presidency’s initiatives to tackle the challenges of poverty, employment, inequality and financing.

G20 Social Summit

G20 Social Summit: Shaping the Future of Work Through Decent Work

Youth Employment Policy for Trinidad and Tobago being prepared with technical support from ILO Caribbean

ILO at COP29

Just transition policies must prioritize labour rights and decent work

The International Labour Organization will highlight the critical role of social dialogue and labour protection in fostering an inclusive green transition at the UN Climate Change Conference.

Business resilience in the Pacific and Caribbean

ILO research explores private sector perspectives on business resilience in small island developing states

Businesses across the Pacific and Caribbean need to deal with adversity, withstand shocks and continuously adapt to disruption and crises caused by multiple risks, ranging across economic, social, political, health and environmental hazards.

Suriname tripartite partners strengthen negotiation skills in partnership with ILO Caribbean

Initiative marks substantial advancement in national commitment to green job growth.

RBCLAC project

Second phase of Responsible Business Conduct in Latin America and the Caribbean project launched

The second phase of the Responsible Business Conduct project in Latin America and the Caribbean was launched to foster sustainable and inclusive growth across nine countries. Running through 2028, this phase will promote responsible business aligned...

The World Chocolate Fair: an opportune showcase to exhibit and promote Haiti’s exquisite cocoa

From October 30 to November 3, 2024, Haitian cocoa will be proudly represented at the 29th edition of the Salon Mondial du Chocolat to be held in Paris, Porte de Versailles, the world’s largest event dedicated to chocolate and cocoa

Guyana tripartite partners complete Decent Work Country Diagnostic and advance towards finalization of next DWCP

Activities focused on comprehensive analysis national of labour landscape.

Op-Ed

The Care Economy: A Pillar for Decent Work and Social Justice

On the International Day of Care and Support, ILO Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Ana Virginia Moreira Gomes, reflects on the importance of the care economy as a pillar of social justice and analyzes how investment in this...

Sint Maarten and ILO Caribbean partner to deepen tripartite understanding of freedom of association and social dialogue

Mission included workshop and series of strategic engagements to reestablish presence in country.

Gender equality

ILO held the 1st Gender and Inclusion Academy in Latin America

The ILO held the 1st Gender and Inclusion Academy in Latin America, bringing together over 130 agents of change from 17 countries. Participants addressed key issues, including gender equality in employment, care policies, gender-responsive climate...

ILO Resolution on Decent Work and the Care Economy moves ahead

Strategies and recommendations contained in the key Resolution on promoting decent work in the care economy were discussed at a high-level webinar convened to mark the UN’s International Day of Care and Support and ahead of consideration by the ILO...

Video interview

The importance of decent work for the care economy

Colin E. Jordan, Minister of Labour, Barbados, discusses the ILO Resolution on decent work in the care economy, highlighting its significance and steps toward better conditions for care workers.

Child Labour

31 governments, business and trade union organizations issue joint statement to eradicate child labour in Latin America and the Caribbean

Ten commitments mark a decade of joint efforts towards a future without child labour in the region.

Public employment service

Suriname's commitment to modernise Public Employment Service (PES) with ILO technical support

Recent discussions resulted in a national roadmap outlining steps to operationalise effective PES.