Barbados Employment

news and information about jobs and employment in Barbados

New exec. encourages Barbadians to join blue economy

New Chief Fisheries Officer wants more youth, women to join fisheries industry  BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Jobs in Barbados’ blue economy could be in for an economic boost as a new chief exec. in town rolls out a plan to bolster the industry. Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, the new Chief Fisheries Officer as of January 2023, has…
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FDI must be used to help create jobs in the Caribbean, says ECLAC

Emerging industries can aid job growth in the Caribbean with FDI support BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Foreign direct investment (FDI) is crucial for Caribbean governments, but they must also ensure it helps to create jobs that will benefit citizens and residents. This is the recommendation being made by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the…
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ECLAC highlights need for more formal jobs in the Caribbean

Most job growth over the last year was informal, UN group finds BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Informal jobs in the Caribbean are plaguing the region’s labour market, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). In its latest report on the economic outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean, the…
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Hundreds of cybersecurity jobs to become available in Barbados

Over 200 Barbadians could be hired as early as next month BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — More than 1,500 Barbadians are poised to be hired for cybersecurity jobs that will earn them an estimated $90,000 per year, thanks to a new partnership between Barbados and Canada. Under the partnership, Barbadians will be trained in this rapidly expanding…
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