Monthly Archives: October 2023

ECLAC reports record-high percentage of Caribbean wage workers

ECLAC reports record-high percentage of Caribbean wage workers

High percentage of wage-earning Caribbean jobs emphasize importance of minimum wage hikes BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — More workers in Latin America and the Caribbean are working wage-earning jobs than have been since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). [caption id="attachment_7027" align="alignright" width="402"] Many…
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Barbados Employment, Caribbean Employment
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ECLAC reports significant job growth in Caribbean services sector

ECLAC reports significant job growth in Caribbean services sector

Around 80% of people in Latin America & the Caribbean believed to be working in the services sector BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — As predicted by economic and employment experts, the services sector has seen significant growth of jobs in the Caribbean. This is according to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). [caption…
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Barbados Employment, Caribbean Employment
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Cayman Islands see drop in unemployment amid economic growth

Cayman Islands see drop in unemployment amid economic growth

Premier: Highest unemployment rate is among Caymanians with formal education GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS — With the country experiencing economic growth amid strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Caymanians are back to work and unemployment is down significantly. This is according to Premier Wayne Panton, who attributed the decrease to more jobs in the Cayman…
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Caribbean Employment, Cayman Islands Employment
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Caribbean Employment marks 3 years of helping thousands find Caribbean jobs

Caribbean Employment marks 3 years of helping thousands find Caribbean jobs

Over 100K jobseekers and 150 employers helped with recruitment needs CEO Joseph Boll excited about the way forward BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — For the last three years, Caribbean Employment Services Inc. has been faithfully doing our part to level up the labour market in the region. [caption id="attachment_6946" align="alignright" width="300"] Joseph Boll.[/caption] With a persistent drive…
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Caribbean Employment
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