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Jamaican law enforcement aims to recruit 2k new hires annually

Jamaican law enforcement aims to recruit 2k new hires annually

New programme to help develop skilled workers in Jamaica KINGSTON, JAMAICA — In an effort to increase jobs in Jamaica and better develop a skilled workforce, the HEART/NSTA Trust has partnered with the national service with an aim to engage at least 2,000 new recruits every year. This will be an ambitious undertaking, considering fewer…
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Jamaican minimum wage bumps up again

Jamaican minimum wage bumps up again

Jobs see second wage hike in two years KINGSTON, JAMAICA — For the second time in as many years, the lowest-paying jobs in Jamaica are about to be worth that much more as the government gears up for yet another minimum wage increase. Even better, this second round of increases will be even more significant…
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Employers struggling to hire in “tight” Jamaican labour market

Employers struggling to hire in “tight” Jamaican labour market

Minister Clarke says the country cannot continue to ignore the issue KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Many businesses are struggling to fill vacancies for jobs in Jamaica, according to Minister of Finance and the Public Service Nigel Clarke. The minister recently said that the challenge is nationwide, and added that action must be taken to address it…
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Could Jamaica adopt a 4-day workweek?

Could Jamaica adopt a 4-day workweek?

Pilot programme overwhelmingly successful in UK KINGSTON, JAMAICA — A successful trial of a four-day workweek in Britain has been the talk of Jamaican businesses and workers this past week, with many considering whether it’s high time that Jamaica’s workforce adopts a similar operating model. [caption id="attachment_6270" align="alignright" width="428"] A four-day workweek trial in the…
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