St. Vincent Reinstates Workers Dismissed Under Vaccine Mandate

The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has officially approved the reinstatement of public sector workers who lost their jobs under COVID-19 vaccine mandates introduced in 2021, marking a major policy shift more than four years after the dismissals.

In a notice issued this week, authorities said affected workers—many of whom were previously classified as having abandoned their posts—are now invited to report to their respective department heads or the Chief Personnel Officer. Eligible employees are required to return to work in person by January 30, 2026.

The government also confirmed it is finalizing arrangements to place returning staff into suitable roles across the public service, depending on current operational needs.

The move follows months of discussion between the cabinet and the Public Service Union and represents the most concrete step yet toward reintegrating workers displaced by the vaccine policy.