Monthly Archives: November 2021

Jamaica projected to return to pre-pandemic employment levels by next fiscal year

Planning Institute of Jamaica releases economic review detailing positive prospects for employment, economic growth  KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Employment in Jamaica is poised to return to pre-pandemic levels within the next fiscal year, according to Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Dr. Wayne Henry. In unveiling the PIOJ’s review of the country’s economic…
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Cayman hotelier notes challenge in hiring local hospitality workers; getting former employees to return

Michael Tibbetts says trying to remobilize hospitality industry “quite a challenge” as Cayman reopens to tourists  GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS — As the nation officially reopened to travelers this month, Michael Tibbetts of Cleary Cayman Resorts described his challenge in hiring local Caymanian hospitality workers, as well as getting others who had previously worked in…
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Youth activist pushes for free movement, retention of highly skilled workers within Caribbean region

SVG lecturer says free movement of highly skilled workers can be capitalized on; suggests governments find ways to entice skilled diaspora to “keep in tune” with home  KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES — Caribbean countries should facilitate the free movement of skilled workers while also finding ways to encourage their skilled diaspora to remain…
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World Bank panelists pinpoint Caribbean agriculture industry development as opportunity for economic growth

Regional experts cite exports, training and hotel supply as key areas for development  KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES — The intersection of hospitality, namely hotel businesses, and agriculture was identified as an opportunity for economic development and job growth by regional experts on a recent World Bank panel. Addressing the topic of “generating jobs…
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