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Caribbean nationals abroad continue to send money home, support families, fund school fees, and invest in community projects. Many also return often, mentor youth, and support local businesses. The Caribbean 2030 Leaders Network saw this potential in 2016 and pushed for a central place to gather these skills. That idea is now active. The Caribbean Diaspora Skills Directory CIC (CDSD CIC) is building a reliable database of professionals and trained workers across every field. The aim is simple: help the region respond faster, plan better, and link the right people to the right tasks. Why join the Directory? • Your skills can…

The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a new program to boost small and medium-sized businesses in the Caribbean and Pacific that focus on climate-positive projects. The initiative, called the Commonwealth Investment Network (CIN) accelerator, is open to companies in Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Under the pilot three-month accelerator, up to 10 eligible climate-positive projects will receive tailored support. The assistance includes mentorship, growth-focused advisory services, and connections with potential investors and stakeholders. Applications must be submitted by 31 October.   The CIN advised that women-led and youth-led businesses are strongly encouraged to apply. The aim is to expand economic opportunities in regions that are vulnerable to climate…

Problem solving is similar to critical thinking, but is more about your ability to directly come up with solutions to problems you are presented with. In some industries, such as hospitality or tourism, it’s important for you to be able to come up with solutions at a moment’s notice as unexpected events can happen suddenly. Problem solving examples:

Socio-emotional skills are perhaps one of the biggest and most difficult soft skills to tackle. It refers to your ability to communicate effectively and work with others to resolve conflicts and be a team player. Socio-emotional skills examples: According to our research, these are the three soft skills that make jobseekers most employable to companies. Caribbean jobseekers should therefore focus on emphasizing these skills on their resumes. You can do this by adding a section that highlights your key skills and achievements, such as professional certifications, software or hardware you are proficient in using (e.g. Microsoft Office, etc.) If you’re uncertain, you can also…

  Critical thinking refers to how you process information and understand something. Strong critical thinking skills are necessary for leaders or people who will take leadership positions in a company, such as managers or executives. Strong critical thinking skills show you can be innovative and come up with new ideas or options that others may not have thought about. It shows your ability to think outside the box and think about information you are given in an in-depth way. Critical thinking examples:

The government of Trinidad and Tobago has approved Caribbean Airlines (BW, Port of Spain) to acquire new aircraft, which would be used on routes to South America, the dual-island nation’s energy minister Stuart Young has said. Speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Latin America & Caribbean last week, Young said the carrier was “willing to partner with all other airlines in routes that make sense” and had determined certain routes to South America that would be suitable for the company to cover. He did not disclose further details on the type of aircraft Caribbean Airlines is looking for. The ch-aviation fleets module shows that…