A fruit picking program similar to the one that currently exists, which allows Vincentians the opportunity to work in Canada, may be soon starting in the UK. This was disclosed by the Minister of Agriculture Hon. Saboto Caesar earlier this week.
Minister Caesar pointed out that a number of persons in the cruise ship sector and local hospitality sector had been making the shift and applying to the Canadian fruit picking program. It was at this time that he disclosed that the UK fruit picking program was in the works.
“There are some persons who worked on the cruise ships; there are some persons who had different jobs in the hospitality industry locally and because of the slowdown in that area, they have now applied to what you call the fruits picking program, the program in Canada.” Caesar said.
The Agriculture Minister then goes on to disclose that discussions about a UK fruit picking program had begun.
“It’s still early days but we have started a discussion with the UK for a similar program and the departments of labour and foreign affairs, they are working out several possible arrangements that can take place to ensure that persons get this opportunity to work overseas, not only in Canada but also in the United Kingdom.” Minister Caesar said.
