Four training projects for women funded in Belize; more than 40 women enrolled in training programme underway in St. Kitts & Nevis BELMOPAN, BELIZE — The Republic of China in Taiwan is making moves in helping Caribbean women achieve gainful employment and financial freedom through its Women Employment, Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion project, which has…
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Low-income Jamaicans to receive $10K cash grant from the government
Jamaica government to roll out CARE Workers Grant of JMD$10K to some 130,000 low-income workers starting December 2021 KINGSTON, JAMAICA — While scores of nations around the world have implemented varying social assistance initiatives to help those who became unemployed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government of Jamaica has recently announced that…
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Jamaica statistics organization seeking new director of corporate services
Crucial role will report directly to director general and be responsible for overseeing a multiplicity of areas KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is calling for highly skilled, competent and self-motivated individuals with expertise in a range of corporate areas to apply for the prestigious position of director of corporate services. According…
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UWI official calls for skills gap ‘crisis’ in the Caribbean to be addressed
UWI Vice-Chancellor Beckles says skills training and education programmes can bridge skills gap in the Caribbean The Caribbean region has a skills gap crisis that must be addressed to lay the foundation for economic and social growth, said University of the West Indies (UWI) Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles. But he noted that training and…
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