Monthly Archives: October 2022

Barbados still looking to fill healthcare jobs

Hospital facing “critical” shortage of nurses BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Healthcare jobs continue to be in high demand in the Caribbean, with Barbados noting it has a shortage of nurses despite ongoing recruitment efforts. Especially during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers across the globe faced unprecedentedly high demand. While new cases continue, although…
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Bahamas raises minimum wage

Civil servants to receive back pay from June NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minimum wage workers in The Bahamas can look forward to earning a bit more on their jobs in the year ahead as the government has finally agreed to increase the nation’s minimum wage. This comes after months of deliberation between the government, the National…
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Free new online service helps Caribbean students looking to study abroad

New partnership between Caribbean Employment Services Inc. and Study Options aims to help Caribbean students seeking to study abroad KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Caribbean students who are interested in furthering their studies abroad can now get expert support with their applications completely free, thanks to a new partnership between Caribbean Employment Services Inc. and Study Options.…
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Bermuda reveals plan to secure high-paying jobs for residents

Ambitious “YES” plan would potentially address multiple labour concerns at once HAMILTON, BERMUDA — The government has revealed an ambitious plan to ensure more high-paying jobs in Bermuda are filled by qualified residents. This plan specifically targets young Bermudians, with a view to tackle youth unemployment while also addressing long-standing labour market challenges. In fact,…
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