Tag Archives: Bahamas employment

Bahamians urged to embrace tourism industry as nation nears pre-pandemic arrival levels

Deputy Prime Minister Cooper says Bahamas has all the prime conditions to propel economic growth  NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With global travel resuming and the Islands of The Bahamas projected to near pre-pandemic tourist arrival levels, according to the nation’s second-in-command, the government wants all willing residents to “enjoy the benefits of participating fully in the…
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Royal Caribbean to host virtual job fair for Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas

At least 24 positions up for grabs  NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With the cruise industry off to a successful restart in The Bahamas after months of inactivity, Royal Caribbean International (RCI) announced that it will be hosting a virtual job fair to fill some 24 positions at its widely acclaimed private island Perfect Day at CocoCay…
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Could non-traditional industries be expanding in the Caribbean?

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO — The gaming industry isn’t what comes to mind for many when thinking of Puerto Rico, but Shirley McPhaul, technology consultant at Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, wants that to change, especially among women. Speaking on a 2021 Women Economic Forum (WEF) panel, McPhaul said her organization aims to…
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Caribbean women entrepreneurs are stepping up to the plate

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO — Caribbean women are taking the lead in entrepreneurship, according to speakers at the 2021 Women Economic Forum (WEF) Caribbean. Contrary to a United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) report that projected women in Latin America and the Caribbean may not return to the workforce after…
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