Jamaica Employment

news and information about jobs and employment in Jamaica

New oyster industry could provide scores of jobs in Jamaica

NFA says now is the time for Jamaicans to develop local oyster industry KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Jobs in Jamaica’s blue economy are on the verge of expanding as the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is encouraging residents to get involved in the oyster industry. It’s not a common industry in the Caribbean, where oysters are not…
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IDB: Empower SMEs to create more jobs in the Caribbean

Caribbean Employment Inc. CEO says more jobs and SME growth go hand-in-hand BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will directly lead to more jobs in the Caribbean. [caption id="attachment_3951" align="alignright" width="300"] The IDB says strengthening SMEs will lead to more job growth.[/caption] This is according to a new report undertaken by the…
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MoBay Bypass to create more construction jobs in Jamaica

PM Holness: Focus is on securing jobs for Jamaican youth KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Hundreds more construction jobs in Jamaica are about to become available, particularly for unskilled and general workers. This was announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness over the weekend at the groundbreaking ceremony for the US$274.5 million Montego Bay Perimeter Road otherwise known…
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Jobs in Jamaica continue path of strong recovery

STATIN reports women driving Jamaica’s increase in employment rates KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Jobs in Jamaica continue to show strong signs of recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on tourism. The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) just today confirmed that the number of employed residents increased by 5.2 percent as compared to the…
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