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let's look at the bahamas : 11/12/2009
We don't need to look too far to see the damage that unchecked immigration can have on an island. Bahamas isn't in the midst of what can only be called a crisis of identity. Due to loose enforcement of immigration policies, Haitians now represent an estimated 20%-30% of the Bahamian population. Of that 20-30%, the vast majority arrived there illegally or are the children of illegal immigrants. The consequences are dire: 1.) overburdened health-care system 2.)squatters 3.)gang activity at the primary and secondary school level (Haitians vs. Bahamians) 4.) loss of native culture 5.) possible increases in crime These are all side effects that Barbados is experiencing on a very small scale but could increase if not monitored. It is indeed true that there are many Barbadians who wont do the jobs some Guyanese immigrants would, and perhaps a temporary work program should be offered. But to think that Barbados shouldn't be at least concerned would be foolish. I love all my brothers and sisters in the Caribbean and we need to come together but we need to it the right way.

The Patriot

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There's no probem with people moving from place to place. : 11/12/2009
Just follow the law of the land to do so. It is as simple as that... If you follow that simple thing then yuh can't go wrong. The problems comes from when people do this by flouting the law. As I touched on, any Bajans going Canada should be fully cognizant of the immigration laws that country has and not do anything to break them. Else, Canada will slap Visa restrictions on Barbados too.

J. Payne

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: 11/12/2009
Lets be clear about something here the guyense do the jobs that many uppity bajans don't want or refuse to do, which therefore shouldn't be a problem for the bajans. Their attitude appears to be very much like that of the english who don't want to do many of the jobs available, however, moan and complain when someone from another country does the job. What the bajans need to understand is that most people will seek employment to provide for their families even if they feel that the job is beneath them or they are over qualified for - if you don't want to work thats your business, but don't hate on those who are trying to help themselves. By the way enough of you travel abroad in order to seek better opportunities so allow your caribbean brothers and sisters the same options without the spite and envy.

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WHY HATE : 11/12/2009
Why you Bajans hate the Guyanese so much? concerned Jamaican. we all go to other peoples country so what's the big deal?

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TALK TO ME : 11/12/2009
I AM A BAJAN AND IF YOU"LL BAJAN WOULD HAVE MANNER DE GUYANESE WOULD NOT GET DE JOBS, FOR MY ONE ONE I COULD CARELESS BECAUSE YOU'LL ARE POOR WHEN IT COME TO CUSTOMER SERVICE YOU'LL CAN BE RUDE .LET ME TELL YOU I LIVE IN USA AVD VISIT HOME A LOT AND WITNESS THE BEHAVIOUR WITH A LOT BAJAN BEHIND THE COUNTERS OF BANKS, RESTURANTS AND SO ON AND SOMETIME THEY SPEAK TO YOU LIKE YOU BEGGING THEM NOT LIKE YOU GIVING THEM BUSINESS SO IF THE GUYANESE GOING WORK AND BE RESPECTFUL TO CUSTOMER GIVE THEM THE WORK CAUSE BAJAN DONT KNOW THE VALUES OF GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE. I GOT SO MAD I TOOK MY MONEY THAT I WORK HARD FOR FROM ONE BANK AND PUT IT IN ANOTHER CAUSE I DONT PLAY THAT IN AMERICA AND I AINT PLAYING IT BARBADOS AND I HEAR THIS COMPLAINT A LOT HERE FROM A LOT OF BAJAN IF WANNA WANT JOBS ACT LIKE HUMAN CAUSE YOU'LL CANNOT CARRY THAT BEHAVIOUR IN CANADA YA WOULD BE ON DE NEXT FLIGHT OUT. REMEMBER IN USA AND CANADA EVERYTHING IS CONSIDER CUSTOMER SERVICE.

AND WHO DONT LIKE IT LUMP IT AND THAT IS THAT (USA)

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Would like to see opportunity for educated persons as well : : 11/12/2009
This person is not educated, they seen like a layabout individual waiting on government's handout. President Kennedy said, "Ask not what my country can do for me, but what I can do for my country." I am hoping, if this person is qualify! They will go and register for some of the positions in Canada. Then maybe, they knowledge, wisdom, and understanding will be expanded; therefore improving on the little education they have acquired. A LITTLE EDUCATION IS DANGEROUS AND TOO MUCH SET ONE MAD. Which one are you? Mad! Dangerous! wake up this is the twenty first century.

Pondering

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Re: "Guyanese" : 11/12/2009
The facts speak otherwise. Canada does not play when it comes to immigration and if a nation has citizens that are regularly breaking the immigration laws of Canada, these same Canadian authorities will quickly institute Visa barriers on that nation. If you goto www.cic.gc.ca ( Or more specifically http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp ) look for Barbados' name. (To save you some time. It ISN'T there. )HENCE Canada does not deem Barbadians to be a breaking their immigration laws all the time as YOU claim. On the other hand, big and bold is Guyana. I did not want to go there, but you took it there. So apparently Canada does not deem immigration from Barbados to Canada to be as big of a problem as you say. And this stands true for Barbados to England too ( http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/policyandlaw/immigrationlaw/immigrationrules/appendix1/ ). You come on here talking all big and bad about Barbadians and yet the facts speak otherwise.

J. Payne

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Re: Would like to see opportunity for educated persons as well : 11/11/2009
Do you know the meaning of EDUCATED? Are you aware that there are different forms of intellegence?? So why do you think that you are sooooooo educated, that such jobs are not for you?????? HA HA HA.WHAT A JOKE.

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Re: db : 11/11/2009
So why is it that Bajans are working at NCO and other Offshore Agencies for Low wages????? This is their country, and you need to Find out why they are doing so.

Guyanese

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Would like to see opportunity for educated persons as well : 11/11/2009
To Seasonal workers: Barbados is also the real world and I for one will never move from my Country to go and do work less than what I do in Barbados. So for an educated person this is not an oppurtunity at all.

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Dear bloggers : 11/11/2009
Dear Guyanese, Did you miss the fact that one is "legal" migration for the purpose of employment and the other is "illegal" migration. How many Guyanese went to Barbados, but never returned home? Dear ML, Did you miss the fact that Canada obviously has vacancies, can you tell us about the vacancies in Bim? Dear other bloggers, Employers love immigrants for a few reasons, one reason is the obvious, which is cheap labor. Employers also know Immigrants will work harder, because the immigrant needs the job more that the citizen. The employer also doesn't have to pay taxes and other fees that they might have to pay if they hired someone that has a legal status.

db

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Re: J. Payne : 11/11/2009
There is no difference, because bajans have, and are still overstaying in north america. Please don't make size of country an excuse, because over-staying is over-staying, regardless of the size of the country. Christmas is coming, and there is a program 'Bajans around the world', just look at it, and you will see the amount of Bajans in other countries. The fact of the matter is that many of your parents and grandparents have overstayed their time in other countries, including Guyana(in the 60s and 70s). Some never returned to this country. Names include the Agards, Griffiths, Smiths, and i can go on and on. Thus, if Guyanese overstay their time in Barbados, don't be nasty toward them because they are only doing what you, other critics, and their families have done, and are still doing in other countries. You and others know that the real problem with many Bajans is that they are anoid that employers are showing a preference for non-nationals, especially Guyanese, because the have demonstrated good work ethics. Don't try to say that it is because they accept low wages, because that is pointless. If you want to see people who accept low wages, just check the employees at NCO and other places, and you will see that it is your own people who are doing that.

Guyanese

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Additional requirements : 11/10/2009
Make sure they also have a recent Medical and are teseted for the Swine flu.

Canadian

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Re: JADA Construction rant. : 11/10/2009
There is a difference. Just as Guyanese are expected to follow the laws of BARBADOS when they are here, Barbadians are expected to follow the laws of CANADA when they are there too. When the company in Canada says you can only stay until such and such a time thats it. The Government of Barbados says the Guyanese have until December to get themselves in order to so that is it to. It is simple as that.

J. Payne

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ML et al : 11/10/2009
ML your statement is an ignorant one, when we bajans go to Canada to work we go there and return home, we don't run off and wreak havoc.

bajetoronto

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: 11/10/2009
ML, etal : 11/9/2009 You see how happy you are all to know that bajans can leave Barbados to go into another man's land to work? It just shows how selfcentered you people are, because you are very nasty to other people coming her to work, especially Guyanese. *_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_ Look at de size ah Canada & Guyana and de population, and den take a look at B'dos, ya surprise?

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Get Fact Straight! : 11/10/2009
You cannot compare people going to work legal and those just coming on a vaction and running off . For years Barbadians have been going,to USA and Canada and working ,and workers was coming to Barbados from St Vincent and other Island and also working legally.So what is your point ML,etal. Concern Bajan!

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Re: J. Payne : 11/9/2009
What is your point???? JADA CONSTRUCTION, and other companies, went to Guyana and anvertised for Guyanese to come here to work. So You people need to get your facts, before voicing your opinion.

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ML, etal : 11/9/2009
You see how happy you are all to know that bajans can leave Barbados to go into another man's land to work? It just shows how selfcentered you people are, because you are very nasty to other people coming her to work, especially Guyanese.

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: 11/6/2009
This is a great opportunty for Barbadians to work in Canada. Barbados is a small island and need it's people to migrate to make room for others. So forget about the negative opinions and go register; this is about you doing something good for yourself and country. Do remember you will be ambassadors for your country; MAKE BARBADOS PROUD! God Bless.

MovingForward

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LIES : 11/5/2009
There are no jobs in Canada for Barbadians...that is bare lies. Canadians out here looking for jobs and cannot get. If there are jobs you must know that the people from Barbados applying will be relegated to the worst forms of work that are available and probably severely underpaid. This is just reinvented slavery/indenture guised in a more amicable manner.

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Sim in the USA : 11/5/2009
You sound very bitter and GUYANESE. What happen !!! a family member or someone close to you got deported from Barbados? Lighten Up and move on. ML

JOBS

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Seasonal workers : 11/5/2009
This is an excellent opportunity for Barbadians to work in Canada. It give the individual the opportunity to work in an enviroment that calls for Service and the knowledge and experience gained is worth it. This also broadens ones attitude, and should change outlook on life to be more positive. This is the real world come and experience it. Great Great Opportunity Bajan Living in Toronto and know the program

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Jobs for Bajans in Canada : 11/5/2009
Bajans didn't advertise jobs, these people just turned up illegally and took them. I'm sure that if any Bajans take up this offer and go to Canada it will be done through the right channels and they wouldn't thief into the country in the dead of the night and offer their services for cheap..steups!!

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Re: JOBS FOR BAJANS IN CANADA : 11/5/2009
(quote)I wonder how Canadians would feel about Bajans taking away their jobs? Must be the same way that Bajans feel about Guyanese taking their jobs.....(end quote) Love it or leave it Barbados and Canada's economies are greatly intertwined. So this 'ain nuffin. And actually if you followed the assessment done by Canada's former Prime Minister The Hon. Paul Martin you'd know that Canada's low birthrate has meant that all future employment growth in Canada will come directly from immigrants to Canada... ( http://www.entercanada.ca/blog/2005_09_01_archive.html )Canada needs more workers overall. Canada is only has some 33-34 million people. To put that into perspective multiply CARICOM 2--2.5X and you have Canada's overall population. So the situation of Guyana and Barbados are different. Barbadians have-- to go abroad to find more jobs. Canadians don't have to rush abroad to find more jobs. Personally, I suggest Barbados consider an appropriate level of political association with Canada (as once attempted before.) This could bring more jobs and investors from Canada to Barbados and in exchange Canada could continue to trade with Barbados as a safe and stable marketplace to conduct business.

J. Payne

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: 11/5/2009
This is great. Workers should jump on this

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Amazed! : 11/5/2009
It is very amazing that Canada can accept qualifications for the hotel industry and agricultural sector, but when Barbadians come to contribute their skills in other job markets, e.g teaching, medicine or even secretarial skills, they are quite frankly denied. Of course this does not only apply to Barbadians. There are many people in Canada with more than the necessary skills needed for the job, but they are refused simply because they did not study here. I find this so farcical and hypocritical. Fed up with the Canadian work system.

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JOBS FOR BAJANS IN CANADA : 11/5/2009
I wonder how Canadians would feel about Bajans taking away their jobs? Must be the same way that Bajans feel about Guyanese taking their jobs.....

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JOBS : 11/5/2009
You don't have to go to Canada to work. When all the Guyanese gone home, wunna can do the construction jobs, the store jobs, the resturant jobs, back. Let me see how long and hard wunna gon wuk.

sim in the USA

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