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Sustainable tourism and wood-processing earmarked by ILO as growth sectors in Suriname’s indigenous and marron communities

ILO Caribbean conducts meetings to determine pathways to decent work.

Strengthening labour legislation and social dialogue identified as priority areas for ILO support in Grenada

Discussions focus on revitalizing national labour landscape.

Belize officials and ILO identify needs for support and collaboration

Meetings coincided with first validation session for country’s new DWCP.

Representatives from 14 sectors across Trinidad gather to develop Hazardous Forms of Child Labour and Light Work Lists

Event organized by Ministry of Labour in collaboration with ILO Caribbean.

Suriname’s National Decent Work Commission hosts stakeholder session on labour market governance and labour rights

Event provided overview of DWCP implementation progress.

The Bahamas presents national strategies for skills development at ILO Global Skills Forum

Honourable Minister Pia Glover-Rolle highlights homegrown solutions to address current and future workforce development issues.

ILO meetings in Suriname focus on DWCP advancements

Assessments covered overall achievements, challenges and opportunities faced by constituents.

ILO discussions with tripartite partners in Jamaica identify opportunities for cooperation

Meetings were a platform to determine pathways to expand ILO footprint in the country.

ILO conducts enterprise formalization training in Suriname

Sessions focused on sectors identified as having green job potential.

ILO hosts knowledge exchange session on dispute resolution with The Bahamas and Grenada

Participants engaged in dialogue on approaches to prevent and resolve labour disputes.

Suriname officials validate National Social Protection Strategy

Process contributes to successful implementation of DWCP.

BVI launches “Secure Your Tomorrow” to encourage greater participation in social security system

Initiative targets most vulnerable with support from ILO Caribbean under Joint SDG Fund Programme.

Barbados re-establishes National Child Labour Committee

New action plan to be established with support from the ILO under the Regional Initiative.

Guyana Ministry of Labour hosts sensitization sessions on workplace legislation

Initiative will contribute to preparations for next DWCP.

ILO Caribbean Director addresses labour market transformation during regional UN meeting

Event provided opportunity to assess progress and emerging priorities for achieving SDGs.

ILO delegation meets with tripartite constituents of The Bahamas to discuss Decent Work priorities

Mission marked major reaffirmation of strong and longstanding cooperation.

Guyana Ministry of Labour hosts session with indigenous leaders in Region 2 on dangers of child labour

Sensitization event demonstrates national commitment to prevention and elimination.

In Memoriam: Paula Marie Robinson

Paula Marie Robinson, former ILO Senior Specialist in Workers' Activities, passed away on 19 February 2024.

Belize tripartite officials prioritize local inclusive sustainable tourism and financial literacy

Discussions aimed at reducing inequalities faced by Garifuna communities in Dangriga.

The Bahamas finalizes National Apprenticeship Policy as key outcome of DWCP

To structure and enforce policy delivery, the Government tabled new Apprenticeship Bill 2024.