Head of the Barbados-based CARICOM Single Market Economy Unit Desiree Field-Ridley has revealed that five categories of workers will be able to enjoy freedom of movement between member countries without the need for a work permit by the end of the month.
Speaking during a seminar in Jamiaca to dicuss the CSME, Field-Ridley indicated that initially, artists, sportsmen, media workers, musicians and university graduates will be the first groups to benefit from freedom of movement.
However, the CARICOM representative emphasised that the free movement of labour was designed primarily for those with specific contracts and is not intended to encourage long-term residency in other member countries. Nevertheless, it is the Caribbean community's stated aim to extend the rights to all citizens in the region Field-Ridley added.
It is also envisaged that individuals will be able to travel within the CARICOM region without the need for a passport when an ID card system is eventually introduced.
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