The free movement of persons lies at the heart of Caribbean integration. It is a principle rooted in the
founding vision of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and one that reflects directly to the region’s
collective aspirations for shared prosperity, decent work, social cohesion, and resilience. In a context
characterized by demographic change, skills shortages, outward migration, and accelerating climate
risks, understanding how labour mobility interacts with labour market in small island developing states
has never been more important.