The Management of Elks City of Castries Credit Union and officials from the National Workers Union (NWU) have satisfactorily concluded yet another industrial agreement. The new agreement makes provisions for a $250.00 general wage adjustment over the triennium 2022 – 2025. An upward revision of fringe benefits will include meal allowances, training and educational assistance […]
The Fond St Jacques Development Committee (FSJDC) has announced the installation of its new Executive elected at the recently held general election under the supervision of the Social Transformation Officer for Soufriere/Choiseul MS. Shema Glasgow on May 24th 2022. The new executive entrusted with managing the affairs of the FSJDC consist of: • Chairperson – […]
The Taiwan Technical Mission in collaboration with the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College visited the Laborie community on Saturday June 4 to promote the Upskilling Jennes Incubator and Business Coaching Programme. The programme is a component of the Upskilling Academy Jennes Programme now being offered at SALCC and fully funded by the Government of Taiwan. […]
Statement from Massy Stores As a direct result of an over 100% increase in the cost of Roland Ramen from our supplier, the price of this item has been increased. We regret the significant increase in the price of this brand of Ramen, however this situation is beyond our control. Currently Roland is the only […]
Editorial credit: Lester Balajadia / Shutterstock.com The month of May saw a continued focus from CIBC FirstCaribbean on primary education and reading, as part of Reading Month. The bank engaged with a total of five primary schools in response to the call from the Ministry of Education to participate in Reading Month. Staff of the […]
St. Lucia Distillers has unveiled plans for what is likely to be the region’s most exciting rum tour. A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place for the SAINT LUCIA RUM EXPERIENCE – it is being described as a ‘bold new investment’ Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre was among dignitaries invited to St. Lucia Distillers for the […]
Jamaica,Ocho Rios,24 January 2020: Arial view of Hotels,resorts on the beach in Jamaica,Ocho Rios. (Shutterstock) By Juergen T Steinmetz, ETurboNews Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that his ministry has made it a priority to re-imagine the local tourism sector by creating strategic policies, programs, and initiatives that can aid in building resilience and […]
Sanitation Worker Exam Filing Period Opens June 8
Photo by PP/IQ Inc. Today, Mayor Eric Adams, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), and the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) announced that the filing period for the next Sanitation Worker exam will run from June 8 to June 28 and encouraged all interested in the opportunity to register. “The lifetime […]
Hundreds of workers march to Foley Square in New York City to demand stronger worker protections and a full pathway to citizenship for immigrants on May 1, 2022. (Shutterstock) Staten Island, NY – Today, the Our City, Our Vote coalition, a group of advocates fighting for expand access to the ballot box held a press conference […]
By Rebecca Morin, USA Today WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s Summit of the Americas will get off to a rocky start this week after Mexico’s president announced he would not attend the gathering, a major snub for a high-profile event that seeks to convene leaders from North, Central and South America. The summit, which kicks […]