Impact of Migration in the Eastern Caribbean

Joshua’s aunt moved from Saint Vincent to Canada to work as a nurse. What is one way this might help her family back home?

• She can become a Canadian citizen.

• She can learn a new language.

• She can send money to help support them.

Answer explanation

When people migrate for work, they often send part of their earnings back to help their families. This money is called remittances and can be used for food, school fees, or building homes.

Tamara’s cousin left Dominica to study medicine in the United Kingdom. What is one possible benefit if she returns after her studies?

• She can help improve healthcare in her home country.

• She can teach people in Dominica to speak English.

• She can teach people in Dominica to speak English.

Answer explanation

When migrants return with new skills and education, they can use them to help their country. A trained doctor can improve health services and share knowledge with others.

When many teachers leave Saint Lucia to work overseas, what is one possible effect on the country?

• More schools will be built.

• Schools may have fewer teachers.

• Students will get better grades.

Answer explanation

When skilled workers like teachers migrate, the home country may struggle to replace them. This can lead to fewer teachers and larger class sizes, which may affect learning.

Samuel’s brother moved from Grenada to the United States but feels lonely. What is this an example of?

• A benefit of migration

• A challenge migrants can face

• A reason to move back home immediately

Answer explanation

Migrants often face emotional challenges like loneliness, homesickness, or culture shock, especially when they are far from family and familiar customs.

Liana’s parents moved to work in Guadeloupe and send money back to Antigua every month. What is this money called?

• Remittances

• Taxes

• Allowance

Answer explanation

Remittances are the money that migrants send to family members in their home country. This money helps support families and boosts the country’s economy.

Many trained nurses from the Eastern Caribbean move to work in the United States and Canada. What is this situation called when skilled workers leave their home country?

• Overemployment

• Tourism

• Brain Drain

Answer explanation

Brain drain happens when highly educated or skilled people leave their home country to work in another country. This can make it harder for the home country to grow and provide good services, like healthcare and education, because it loses valuable workers.