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Could AI replace jobs in the Caribbean?

Could AI replace jobs in the Caribbean?

The exciting prospects of AI advancement cast a grim shadow on the future of formal jobs in the Caribbean & Latin America BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially result in fewer formal jobs in the Caribbean, which in turn could cause job informality to skyrocket and leave thousands of people…
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World Bank touts green economy job opportunities in the Caribbean

World Bank touts green economy job opportunities in the Caribbean

Caribbean’s “competitive advantage” can make it a global leader in renewable energy, green economy BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — The World Bank is touting the “unprecedented potential” for green economy jobs in the Caribbean and Latin America as it urges the region’s leaders to take action to maximize the potential. In a new report, the group emphasized…
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Many Caribbean countries still too reliant on tourism

Many Caribbean countries still too reliant on tourism

IDB report emphasizes need for economic diversification BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Despite the harsh lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries in the Caribbean and Latin America remain heavily dependent on tourism. This is according to a new report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), which underscored just how little that has changed since the onset…
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Informal jobs leave Caribbean vulnerable

Informal jobs leave Caribbean vulnerable

IDB: Better job searches could help improve labour market function in LAC BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — The ways informal jobs in the Caribbean and Latin America continue to leave the region’s most vulnerable workers at risk was once again highlighted in a recent Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). [caption id="attachment_5933" align="alignleft" width="410"] LAC has a high percentage…
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