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By Latoya Nugent
The shortage of skilled labourers to work in Jamaica's bauxite-alumina industry has resulted in a group of Cubans being recruited to fill some gaps.
The labourers, who are on three-year contracts, were brought in by the Jacden group of companies as part of an international public-private sector partnership.
Anserd Williams, CEO of Jacden, speaking at a welcoming ceremony for the Cuban workers, said three of them are already in Jamaica and another four will arrive soon.
Mr Williams noted that there is a shortage of professionals in the areas of heavy duty equipment repair, maintenance and operation in the bauxite-alumina industry.
He said Jacden first sought to find the expertise in Jamaica for its client, but was unsuccessful.
He also stressed that there is competition to recruit skilled labourers.
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