Monthly Archives: March 2022

ACMF launches maritime jobs platform for young Caribbean graduates

ACMF launches maritime jobs platform for young Caribbean graduates

Royal Caribbean also commits to hiring cadets alongside partnership with ACMF  PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO — The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation has launched a new platform to connect new graduates in the maritime industry with prospective job opportunities in the blue economy. The jobs platform, called the Caribbean Maritime Career Exchange (CAREX), is…
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Caribbean Employment, The Bahamas Employment, Trinidad and Tobago Employment
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Barbados recruits additional 200 nurses from Ghana

Barbados recruits additional 200 nurses from Ghana

QEH executive says Ghanaian nurses fill ‘critical’ shortage in Barbados’ healthcare system  BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Another 200 nurses from Ghana are being brought into Barbados’ healthcare system as demand for medical practitioners remains sky-high amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The impending arrival of the nurses was recently revealed by Prime Minister Mia Mottley as she…
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Barbados Employment, Caribbean Employment
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Millions of dollars to be pumped into Jamaica’s orange economy as entertainment sector reopens

Millions of dollars to be pumped into Jamaica’s orange economy as entertainment sector reopens

Financial grants, loan facilities to operate alongside discounted permit, venue rental fees  KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The government yesterday announced millions of dollars’ worth of grants and loan facilities will be made available to orange economy workers and businesses in an effort to help get them back on their feet as the entertainment sector was officially…
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Caribbean Employment, Jamaica Employment
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UN Women report finds many frontline workers in St. Lucia suffered lower income amid pandemic

UN Women report finds many frontline workers in St. Lucia suffered lower income amid pandemic

Report notes frontline workers lost second jobs, lost income from lower reduced working hours  CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA — Women working on the frontline during the peak of the coronavirus outbreak in St. Lucia had to contend with not only exposure to the virus, but also lower income from reduced work hours and/or loss of secondary…
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Caribbean Employment, St. Lucia Employment
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