By Anselma Aimable
Caribbean Net News St Lucia Correspondent
Email: anselma@caribbeannetnews.com

CASTRIES, St Lucia: As early as 7.30 am, hundreds of St Lucians gathered at the Labour Department in Castries on Wednesday, hoping to obtain employment in Canada. Registration began at about 8.30 am and will continue until 20th April 2007.

Hubert James, Employment and Statistics Officer, indicated that employment opportunities are available in Calgary, Alberta, for the many unemployed St Lucians. A team of Canadian officials representing various businesses in Canada will be on island from April 22 - 27 for the purpose of recruiting and selecting interested persons to work in Canada.

The categories of jobs available include warehouse assistants, kitchen helpers, delivery truck drivers, waitresses and front desk help in the hotel sector.