Despite rapid economic rebound, the Caribbean’s not out of the woods just yet BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — As the Caribbean continues its rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, a major global financial organization is urging the region to focus on skilled labour to help that recovery along. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its most recent economic…
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World Bank: Caribbean labour market back to normal
New report highlights region’s resilience, but notes room for improvement BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — The World Bank has given the Caribbean labour market its nod of approval in its most recent report, released just last week. That report ventured to ask, “Is the region back to normal?” and the World Bank answered a resounding “yes”. “As…
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Barbados still looking to fill healthcare jobs
Hospital facing “critical” shortage of nurses BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Healthcare jobs continue to be in high demand in the Caribbean, with Barbados noting it has a shortage of nurses despite ongoing recruitment efforts. Especially during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers across the globe faced unprecedentedly high demand. While new cases continue, although…
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Nearly 900 get cruise jobs in Barbados
Thousands more expected to be hired over the coming months BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Nearly 900 cruise jobs in Barbados have been filled recently as the industry picks up steam coming off a devastating pandemic, sailing full steam ahead into a burgeoning travel boom. Jobseeking Barbadians are also encouraged to keep their eyes on the horizon…
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