Free movement for artisans and domestics closer

Artisans and domestics of the Caribbean can now tackle the Caricom Single Market and Economy (CSME) head-on with the support of a regional body following the launch of the “Making CSME Work for Artisans and Domestics” project by the Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC).

The Barbados-based project, which is aimed at facilitating the improved movement of artisans and household domestics under the Free Movement of Skilled Workers Regime in the CSME, is being carried out in 5 countries: Barba-dos, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis and Trini-dad and Tobago. Guyana is the final stop in the five-nation tour.

Under the Free Move-ment of Skilled Workers Regime, a number of persons can move freely within Caricom, including musicians, media workers,