Guyana Employment

Report: Employers struggle to hire skilled workers in the Caribbean

World Bank says many workers are underskilled for jobs in the Caribbean BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Employers are having a hard time filling a growing demand for skilled workers in the Caribbean, according to a new report released by the World Bank. This is largely due to the ongoing skills gap in the region, which has…
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World Bank report outlines two industries for more jobs in the Caribbean

Caribbean region ‘not living up to its potential’ in the digital and green economies, says World Bank BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — With the call for greater economic diversification still ringing loud in most countries in the region, the World Bank has released a diagnostic report in which it singled out two key areas for development to…
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New bridge construction brings hundreds of jobs to Guyana

The government is encouraging residents to apply for the many job openings becoming available GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — A new major construction project is bringing a wealth of jobs to Guyana, as well as a promise that hiring managers will prioritize local citizens and residents. The Demerara River Bridge is considered to be “the most significant…
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Hospitality workers in high demand in Guyana

THAG speaks to “urgent need” for more Guyanese people to become trained for hospitality jobs GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — Guyanese jobseekers are being urged to consider working in the country’s hospitality sector, which has an “urgent need” for workers. Further, a local tourism executive is raising awareness that hospitality is not just working in tourism but…
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