Resilient tourism sector, manufacturing, exports, education, diaspora all being looked at as the government seeks to create job opportunities in the new year CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA — Prime Minister Philip Pierre said his government will be looking at ways to strengthen the economy not only through tourism but also through a number of other initiatives…
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Business exec. suggests 3 ways Caribbean can generate jobs, improve economy in 2022
Executive Director Maharaj says creating jobs and opportunity cannot be done overnight but by concentrated efforts PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO — The Caribbean must band together and make collective efforts if it is to create growth, generate jobs and provide opportunities for its people amid unprecedented times and the threat of climate change,…
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Reducing youth unemployment, promoting entrepreneurship among priorities for Montserrat in 2022
Premier Farrell says his government plans to increase homeownership for young Montserratians while also decreasing youth unemployment BRADES, MONTSERRAT — Tackling youth unemployment is among the priorities of the government in 2022, said Premier Joseph Farrell during his New Year’s Day address to the nation. As he outlined a series of initiatives his administration plans…
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Sint Maarten government looking to hire nurses ‘urgently’ amid COVID surge
Retired and/or available nurses asked to contact CPS as soon as possible PHILIPSBURG, SINT MAARTEN — The government is urgently seeking to hire nurses, including those who may be retired but able to return to duty, as the nation battles a new surge of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. Several other Caribbean countries are likewise seeing an…
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