# CARICOM Free Movement Grows Slowly | Barbados News

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Published: 2026-07-09T03:46:16+00:00
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Barbados is quietly leading a regional talent revolution as Prime Minister Mia Mottley reveals the CARICOM free movement initiative—launched last October—is already paying dividends, with most migrants choosing Barbados to fill critical labor gaps. Though fewer than 1,000 people have moved so far, Mottley sees it as a success, calling it a strategic move to address workforce shortages on the small island. The program, open to citizens from Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, is expanding: Grenada has formally requested membership, and Saint Lucia is weighing in. Mottley frames this as a slow, steady evolution—mirroring CARICOM’s own growth—proving that regional cooperation can thrive even with modest beginnings. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bcc087443c88761c

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